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They just look so nice. I'm looking forward to watch them as they age. I hope that you share some pictures...

I have to give you a cheese for making these special cheeses!

:-) Danbo

Thanks for the cheese buddy!!  They seemed like a cool project to take on.  You can't find a recipe for them anywhere so I'm making a LOT of assumptions but I think I'll end up with some good cheese regardless. Always like a challenge.    Raclette anyone?? LOL

Did the morning flip, nothing really to dry.  My cave is right about 80-85 RH and that's where I like to keep it.  No change in anything but I really don't expect to see anything for at least 5 days.  Then I may see some PC growth.  This pic shows the teardrop shape I ended up with.  I should still be able to box them when the time comes as they should soften up.  Besides, they aren't really supposed to fit in the box.  You're supposed to force them in, really.  Watch...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hJlA53NhNU

Found an interesting video showing a lady brushing, what appears to be, either Chardonnay or clarified butter on the tops of the cheeses prior to final boxing.  Butter would make sense as it should seal the top however, a wine based brine may stop the mold process also.  Anyone have any ideas on this one?     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E9_pSkDWKg

Quote from: Al Lewis on February 01, 2015, 04:26:00 PM
You're supposed to force them in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hJlA53NhNU

Aha! That's why the top is always buckled!

Yep, they cut them and then force them into the box which is smaller than the cheese.  Don't expect these things to do anything for a week.  I'll post any changes as they occur.

Flipped these tonight and found that the PC is starting to grow top and bottom.  May have to start the brine wash early although I suspect the idea is to wash the PC after growth to create the gray surface.

Exciting to follow...

Another cheese for ya. Those look amazing. I hope you can post all the details when you're done...

I'm attaching a scan about Mont D'Or from Rance's book. As usual, he's quite the character when writing. What I don't see is any mention of washing with spirits etc...

No, apparently they are just washed with an 18% brine.

You're thinking a wash on a daily basis?

They are washed every other day.

These seem to be coming along nicely.  Washing starts on Saturday.

Very nice! :-)

Received their first wash today.  This will continue every other day.