You just can’t go wrong with British Stilton. Growing up in England this was naturally the first blue I experienced. I’ve been a stalwart fan ever since. I like its comparative dryness next to other blues. The stronger the Stilton, the better as far as I’m concerned. I sort of lose interest when there’s only [...]
This cheese appears frequently in our house. It’s made with young Stilton, so the classic blue veins haven’t yet made an appearance. Cranberries are stirred into the cheese so you get the sharpness of the Stilton followed by the sweetness of the cranberries. It’s an example of contrasts: dry, tangy Stilton against moist, sweet cranberries. [...]