Caerphilly #1

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

Lil blue attack on this one! cleaned it up with some salt vinegar solution

[JeffHamm]

It looks pretty good though.  Get a nail brush and just brush it a bit each day.  You should be able to cut into it in a week.  Well done.

- Jeff

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

as long as its not penetrating or consuming the whole cheese, im not too worried bout the blue, yet... but yes I purchased a pair of dish brushes from IKEA that are super soft and I have been using those to brush them down.

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

anyone think by opening it on wednesday itll be any different than if i wait til friday?

[DeejayDebi]

Not significantly. Maybe in a microscope or something.

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

So happy I didn't wait!  I have only tried one commercial Caerphilly but this one hits is close to spot on with texture and moisture content, least by my tongue, and mine is a bit more acidic, tangier even.  *will that mellow out with time or increase?*

[JeffHamm]

Well done!  It mellows with age, but it will retain that tang for a while.  Looks really good.  A cheese for your success.

- Jeff

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

Thank you! its crumbly but creamy haven't tried melting it yet, gonna do a grilled cheese with some tomorrow

[DeejayDebi]

It almost looks spreadable. Is it?

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

no, its not that moist

[beechercreature]

That looks really tasty. I hope mine (6 days old) turns out that good.

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

really really shitty timing, got the stomach flu the same night I tried my cheese......I dont know if I can eat it again :/ ill give it a month then try it again, mother in law and father in law both had some and didnt get sick

[DeejayDebi]

Ah I hate when that happens - ruins your taste for things for life.

[JeffHamm]

Bummer!  It's not the cheese, just an unfortunate series of events.  I'm sure you'll be able to eat it again, but perhaps go for a bagel and cream cheese when you're over the flu first.  Get well soon.

- Jeff

[DeejayDebi]

Hope your feeling better 3LP!