Well, the proofs in the eating...
Lunch today consisted of a 'Malembert' crackers, and Mount Stirling Olives in raspberry and rosemary oil with a nice cup of Earl grey tea.. Not a traditional pairing but still enjoyable.
This was the largest of the batch and as expected the inside was almost there - firm but not tart - just the way I like it. The rind was paper thin, just salty with no bitterness and the paste was absolute creamy mushroom heaven.
There was just a slight texture change in the centre compared to the outside and I can attribute that to probably a little too much stirring. But I'm not concerned with that at all.
-- Mal