First Stilton.

[jwalker]

Well , here's my Stilton , just a few days under a month old , should be ready soon.

Again , from RC's book , it's the only book I have , will order some more books next week.

I have ordered some cheese wrapping paper for blues and other mold ripened cheeses , it is at the parcel depot now , I will have it wrapped later today so thought I would post a pic before hand.

Will age it for another two to four weeks , will report back with results.

Isn't that just the ugliest kid on the block , I'm so proud. ;D

Cheers , Jim.

[Schnecken Slayer]

Your Stilton is aging nicely and hopefully you will have some nice marbling inside.
What I love is the way they change colour almost overnight during the first month.

[Boofer]

Mmmm, brains!  :D

Looks quite lovely, Jim.

Ah, the anticipation....

-Boofer-

[meyerandray]

Awesome rind!

[shotski]

looks great j. You are in the hardest stage of cheese making, the waiting game.

[jwalker]

Well , here we are , at 2 months old , Saturday morning and I was just dying for some of this Stilton on my home made bread toasted.

It has been wrapped in Cheese Paper for the last month in the regular refrigerator , it is perfect , but again , somewhat like a Cambozola , I guess due to the PC and b Linens (it seems all my blues turn out this way).

I was expecting it to be a little more firm and crumbly , like a blue cheddar , most of the Stiltons I have bought are like that.

It is a mild blue flavor with a texture that is somewhat creamy , even spreadable if warmed up.

The rind is great if you're not afraid of eating real ugly things.

Just a hint of ammonia which dissipates after being opened up for a few minutes , just the right amount of salt.

I'm calling it a success , 9 1/2 out of ten , even the wife likes it. ;D

I am now looking for another cheese cave , my current one is full , hope to find something right away so I can keep making more.

Cheers , Jim.

[John@PC]

Beautiful.  Good luck looking for a new cave.  Hope my first Stilton looks anywhere like this in 2 mo.

[shotski]

Nice cheese Jim. Sounds very similar to the blues I have made. They are not spread able but they are very creamy with a nice creamy blue flavor at this age.

[Boofer]

I'm calling it a success , 9 1/2 out of ten , even the wife likes it. ;D

I am now looking for another cheese cave , my current one is full , hope to find something right away so I can keep making more.

Two good reasons for a high five. Have a cheese, Jim!  :)

-Boofer-