Tomer - I think I should have boxed them sooner. The sides started bulging before I contained them, and so the one burst before it was completely ripened throughout. The other was in better shape so I'm hopeful it will be perfect given a little more time. But we'll see!

Well would you look at that! A little bit more aging and it's perfect! Flavor is nicely pungent with just the right amount of salt. Perfect for dipping into with bread or veggies. Like a room temp fondue. I'm going to have to pick up the real thing at Murray's today and do a taste test.

Well would you look at that! A little bit more aging and it's perfect! Flavor is nicely pungent with just the right amount of salt. Perfect for dipping into with bread or veggies. Like a room temp fondue. I'm going to have to pick up the real thing at Murray's today and do a taste test.

Thanks, everyone! Wow, Al, great color on those beauties! Really looking forward to seeing them as they develop.

So I did the taste test along side a real epoisses and I almost can't believe it but the taste is remarkably similar (salty, stinky, a little fruity) and the texture is spot on. Very very pleased with how this came out. If I do it again I'll put PLA into the make and hopefully get a coloring more like Al's.

Thanks, everyone! Wow, Al, great color on those beauties! Really looking forward to seeing them as they develop.

So I did the taste test along side a real epoisses and I almost can't believe it but the taste is remarkably similar (salty, stinky, a little fruity) and the texture is spot on. Very very pleased with how this came out. If I do it again I'll put PLA into the make and hopefully get a coloring more like Al's.

Congratulations!!!! They do look great! I love making cheeses like this but I am saddened to admit that I don't like stinky cheeses all that much. It's really too bad. In fact, I don't eat a lot of cheese. I do love it but it's not a large part of my diet. I mostly make it because it's a way to use up milk and it saves me from buying any cheese. Plus.....it is SO fun to experiment!