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Title: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: scubagirlwonder on September 01, 2010, 12:03:33 AM
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
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: mtncheesemaker on September 01, 2010, 12:32:12 AM
That's exciting! Good on you!
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: Gina on September 01, 2010, 01:39:05 AM
Very nice. Always a pleasure to see cheese pics. :)
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: Boofer on September 01, 2010, 06:41:17 AM
Nice progression of pics. They look good.

What's your technique for smoothing?

-Boofer-
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: 9mmruger on September 01, 2010, 12:52:02 PM
My very first Stilton comes out of the hoop tomorrow night.  Very excited as well.  Made a 6" 3lb wheel.  Hot knife to smooth?
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: scubagirlwonder on September 01, 2010, 06:19:53 PM
Quote from: Boofer on September 01, 2010, 06:41:17 AM
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.
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: Boofer on September 02, 2010, 12:09:40 AM
Oh, an Artiste!   ;)

Rather like spackling I would imagine.

-Boofer-
Title: Re: First Stilton Success-So far!
Post by: Brentsbox on September 02, 2010, 09:55:59 AM
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!