What to do with Stilton?

[Kaizoku]

I agree with all other helpful posts. I was raised to just cut the the actual new mould off the sides and carry on eating it. ....

I always thought that, but read something recently that said that isn't the full story since by the time you notice it on the surface you're only seeing surface spores and roots/branches etc are in place below it producing the toxins. Recommends you cut an inch off hard cheese to be safe. It doesn't mention Stilton though

Here's the link : http://lifehacker.com/5808164/its-not-o ... he-surface

[MKG]

Yes, I read that too, and I believe it like I believe in Tinkerbell.

The premise is that mould cannot penetrate far into hard cheeses - so cutting an inch out is ridiculous. If it can get that far, it can go the whole way through. I have, for a large number of years, trimmed the mould from hard cheeses, plus another shaving to be sure. Every time I haven't cut deep enough, I can taste the mould - so take off another shaving. I've never had to cut down to one inch depth - or, rather, if it's that deep, the cheese goes in the bin. Despite tasting a number of moulds, I've never, ever, fallen ill.

Mike

[trinder]

I agree with MKG I only spit it out if I can taste mould but then I just pick the mould off bread too. Again if I can taste it fousty I don't eat it.

[Kaizoku]

Yes, I read that too, and I believe it like I believe in Tinkerbell.

The premise is that mould cannot penetrate far into hard cheeses - so cutting an inch out is ridiculous. If it can get that far, it can go the whole way through. I have, for a large number of years, trimmed the mould from hard cheeses, plus another shaving to be sure. Every time I haven't cut deep enough, I can taste the mould - so take off another shaving. I've never had to cut down to one inch depth - or, rather, if it's that deep, the cheese goes in the bin. Despite tasting a number of moulds, I've never, ever, fallen ill.

Mike

Haha and every time you say that, a Tinkerbell dies.

An Inch is a little extreme and even after reading said factoid, i've stuck to the intuitive "trimming" on the basis that it hadn't killed me thus far. I figure the inch is to be on the super safe side and is aimed at your average american (US site) rather than an isher.

Back on topic, I love a stilton & pear salad with walnuts. Or , perhaps more bizarrely, a stilton and banana toastie.