OK, Long time no cheese!
Going to keep this brief, 'cos it late.
Made up a batch of the gorgonzola from Caldwell's book 9 weeks ago. I went with this recipe as I wanted something a bit creamier and lighter compared to the stilton recipe I've done previously.
So 9 weeks on and I figure its time to cut and taste!
Was a bit worried as it's been a bit white and furry for most of its life, although the pic doesnt show that too much.
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/845482904.jpg)
Also, thinking back, I cant recall re-poking to keep the holes open, so was slightly worried there would be too much blue
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/845483042.jpg)
Turns out there was some decent blue going on. 8)
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/845483435.jpg)
The moment of truth, the taste....!
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/845483095.jpg)
Tastes great, my best to date.
Still quite mild, and the blueyness is not overbearing - well balanced. Good texture, creamy, smooth, nice!
Using the different recipe has taken me in the direction I wanted.
I've left a bit in the fridge to eat soon, and vacc-ed the rest and put that in the fridge too.
I had to stop myself this evening otherwise I'd have eaten too much!
GET IN MY BELLY!
Pretty excited about this one. O0
That's a great looking cheese, and by the sounds of it, a great tasting one too! Well done. A cheese to you.
- Jeff
Well done. After my blue mishap I am as jealous as .....................
I have just brewed an excelent Pale Ale which would go nice with that :D
A cheese to you my friend.
A great looking blue I wish mine turned out like that a cheese to you sir
Pretty!!! Nice viening,sounds wonderful,
AC2U ;D I want to make one,
wheres' yer notes ;)
awesome!AC2U that looks a lot like mine when I finally made a cheese I was proud of, I followed H-K-J's style and recipe....somewhat. I have put a hunk way back in in the cave a vac bag hoping it will age out so I can see how it might improve in flavor...hmmm hard to imagine
What a fabulous looking blue. Well worth another cheese.
I said
WHERE"S YER NOTES!!!!?????
Definitely cheese-worthy. Well done!
I second the call for notes though. ;)
Nice! :D
Hot daaaayum! That's a beaut! I add to your cheese windfall of today with another. C2u