First Stilton Success-So far!

[scubagirlwonder]

Hi all!
I finally broke into the world of blues and am thrilled with how things are going so far! I made 2-1kilo wheels that are currently 13 days old and growing beautiful blue mold (never thought I'd be saying that!). I just brought them out of the "cave" to turn and decided to snap a couple pics (which I can't help but share 'cause I'm so excited!).
The first pics are straight out of the mould, then after smoothing, then today's pics, Enjoy!
~Cheers

[mtncheesemaker]

That's exciting! Good on you!

[Gina]

Very nice. Always a pleasure to see cheese pics.

[Boofer]

Nice progression of pics. They look good.

What's your technique for smoothing?

-Boofer-

[9mmruger]

My very first Stilton comes out of the hoop tomorrow night.  Very excited as well.  Made a 6" 3lb wheel.  Hot knife to smooth?

[scubagirlwonder]

Nice progression of pics. They look good.

What's your technique for smoothing?

-Boofer-

Hi Boofer!
I used some curds that I reserved from molding the cheeses (about 3-4 tablespoons worth) and pressed it into the little gaps and crevices, then smoothed with a small palette knife/cake decorating knife.

[Boofer]

Oh, an Artiste!   

Rather like spackling I would imagine.

-Boofer-

[Brentsbox]

isnt it cool to wake up every morning and go into the cave and see with anticipation how it has changed.   I love it!!!   Great pics too!