{"product_id":"blue-monday","title":"Blue Monday","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, pasteurised, sophisticated blue cows milk cheese created by Alex James, the former Blur bassist turned cheesemaker, in collaboration with Judy Bell. Faintly sweet, intensely savoury and spicy, with a rich, complex flavour. The cheese has bold cracks and blue streaks beneath a thin natural rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex James stepped away from his rock and roll lifestyle in 2003 for a 200 acre farm in a small village between Chipping Norton and Stow-on-the-Wold, where he converted the stone outbuildings into cheesemaking rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Monday is matured for a minimum of twelve weeks and has won several awards, including gold at the British Cheese Awards in 2017 and silver at the World Cheese Awards in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Monday comes as a wheel weighing approximately 1.2kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Blue Monday has limited availability in the lead up to Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincolnshire-plum-bread\"\u003eLINCOLNSHIRE PLUM BREAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum bread and a good salted butter alongside. Port if you are being traditional, a stout if you are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that Alex James. And yes, it is a genuinely good blue, which surprises people every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIBBY, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":57002963698047,"sku":null,"price":8.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57003602051455,"sku":null,"price":17.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g","offer_id":57003602084223,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/BLUE-MONDAY-TOP_a8d381c2-fc7a-4b62-b90e-fca12cef333e.jpg?v=1771762177","url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/blue-monday","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}