Gelato in the Lake District

Available for over a year

Caz Graham meets Mark and Jenny Lee on their farm in Torpenhow on the northern edge of the Lake District. They’re the third generation to farm the land, and wanted to do so more sustainably. So they cut the herd numbers, changed the breed of cows, stopped using chemicals and committed to regenerative grazing – growing native grasses and plants to feed their cattle outside year-round. They wanted to add value to the organic milk, so decided to make cheese. With no prior knowledge, they employed a cheesemaker to teach them, and now produce award-winning cheeses, from brie to cheddar to a blue cheese similar to Roquefort. This summer they’ve also launched their Three Hills Gelato brand, bringing in Matthew Stockwell, who honed his skills over many years in Italy. Produced by Sally Challoner