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I was inspired by members to start making some blues and my 1st attempt was Fourme d'Ambert.  I cut open and tried one today at around the 6 week stage and was pleasantly surprised to discover a very nice mild blue creamy plate of goodness (I'll post some pics when my wife finds the camera).   My question is what to do with the last one? I would like to age/save it for a month or so.  Should I wrap in foil and place in the regular fridge? cave? vacuum pack?
Beans

I vote for vacuum, it will stop further development of blue which may make it unpalatable and retain moisture.

Thanks Tomer,
I'll vac it tonight.
B

Quote from: Beans on March 17, 2012, 07:39:33 PM
(I'll post some pics when my wife finds the camera).

Did your wife ever find the camera?

-Boofer-

She did.  Like you, I ran out of mold space and ended up making one large and one small wheel.  We ate the small one on 3/25 (6 weeks).  It tasted good, creamy, nice blue flavor, i give a 7.5/10.  We tried the larger/thicker one this weekend and it was stiffer and not as blue.  I re-spiked it before putting it back into the cave a few more weeks of aging.  I'm going to make another next weekend.  I plan on inoculating it with one of the Castello blues instead of the dry roq powder.  Good luck with yours.  Below is a picture of the larger wheel.