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White Stilton

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susytish Sat 25-Feb-23 14:21:18

Where can I buy White Stilton. The only supermarket I found it in was Morrisons.
Housebound at present so wondered if there was a similar tasting cheese that my online supermarket would have.

TerriBull Sat 04-Mar-23 14:41:36

I always thought it was the blue in Stilton that made it so tasty, but I haven't tried white Stilton, I'll have to look out for it.

1summer Sat 04-Mar-23 13:58:00

This week I bought a gorgeous white Stilton with Mango and Ginger from Marks and Spencers. I could have eaten all of it in one sitting.

Deedaa Sat 04-Mar-23 13:57:34

About 20 years ago y.u used to be able to buy white stilton with ginger at Christmas. It was a lovely combination but I haven't seen it for a long time. White stilton with apricot is around at Christmas but is very bland compared with the ginger.

NotSpaghetti Sat 04-Mar-23 13:52:36

Fleur - I expect she meant the actual dairy:

hartingtoncreamery.co.uk/

NotSpaghetti Sat 04-Mar-23 13:50:51

So pleased it's tasty Susy!

Fleurpepper Sat 04-Mar-23 13:49:14

Just as I will always remember my fist visit to Neal's Yard, near Borough Market in South London.

Fleurpepper Sat 04-Mar-23 13:48:25

Hartington, you mean Ye Olde Cheese Shop. I shall always remember my first visit there- and my first taste of Stilton. The variety and quality of British cheeses, even in the early 70s, was truly mind blowing (and taste buds).

JaneJudge Sat 04-Mar-23 13:46:12

this is fabulous smile

susytish Sat 04-Mar-23 13:40:55

Got my white Stilton from Hartington, in the post!
It is the best I have ever tasted!
Definitely recommend and will buy again. Also given free jar of chutney.

toscalily Sat 25-Feb-23 16:07:42

susytish Pleased to hear you have found somewhere to order your White Stilton, enjoy your cheese & chutney.

NotSpaghetti Sat 25-Feb-23 16:07:27

I see you have it suzy
Hooray!

NotSpaghetti Sat 25-Feb-23 16:06:40

Fleur
Tesco had it in Coventry recently. I don't know if every Tesco has it.
Hartington has it on "back order"

JaneJudge Sat 25-Feb-23 16:03:10

oh lucky you susy smile I was just going to comment on how good the cheese is in Morrisons!

susytish Sat 25-Feb-23 16:00:03

I have just ordered from Hartington Creamery. White Stilton wedges, Oat Crackers and a free jar of Apple and Pear chutney.
Thank you NotSpaghetti. What a lovely find!

Claretjan Sat 25-Feb-23 15:59:52

Another vote here for Blacksticks Blue - my favourite blue cheese.

Fleurpepper Sat 25-Feb-23 15:58:07

oh dear, back to susitish's question.

Have you seen White Stilton sold anywhere currently, please?

NotSpaghetti Sat 25-Feb-23 15:51:15

I have found a video which shows how blue Stilton is made. I think it might be before the holes are made so that the oxygen is "let in"?
Interesting anyway.

youtu.be/HGs9e8j54vA

toscalily Sat 25-Feb-23 15:44:44

For those who like Blue cheese I would recommend two, Blacksticks Blue & Garstang Blue. Both from the the Northwest, therefore many people may not be aware of them in other areas of the country but well worth trying.

Fleurpepper Sat 25-Feb-23 15:38:46

Yes, thanks, and apologies for the deviation! Many farms say they invented it. I did a piece of research on a farm in Hungerton, Leics, linked to the Quenby Estate, and they assured me they were the ones.

British cheeses are all just fabulous, and can match any French or Swiss cheese in variety and quality.

NotSpaghetti Sat 25-Feb-23 15:33:43

Fleurpepper

Thanks- has it always been produced, or is it a new thing. I am a huge fan of Stilton and believe it is the best blue in the world ... but.

I expect it's always been around. We had it in my childhood.
I expect all stilton may be white till the mold is injected given that it's a young cheese. Only guessing but seems likely.

toscalily Sat 25-Feb-23 15:28:45

Good being the operative word there!

susytish Sat 25-Feb-23 15:28:17

I use Ocado and Sainsburys. I looked to order online but you had to spend £20+ and £8+ delivery.
I bought it from Morrisons, cut it into 50g pieces, wrapped each piece in clingfilm and put in plastic bag in freezer. I use it in a lovely butternut squash risotto recipe.
Thanks for the alternative cheese ideas.

toscalily Sat 25-Feb-23 15:28:08

I do love a good cheeseboard, with a good selection, Italian, French and English (we do have many good cheeses to choose from now now) a variety of crackers and or bread and a good glass of wine. Unfortunately Mr Tl does not, will only eat small amounts of cheese such as in quiche or Lasagna so I have to wait till we have guests to share with otherwise I turn piggy and suffer with indigestion now I'm older.

NotSpaghetti Sat 25-Feb-23 15:09:01

Wensleydale may substitute.
I think it may be closer than Lancashire?
I love these cheeses! Wensleydale, white stilton, Lancashire and also Cheshire.
Yum yum.

Cheesey Sat 25-Feb-23 15:06:29

I love white Stilton but rarely find it these days.
I asked in a specialist cheese shop in Cartmel where they had a huge range of cheeses. The owner told me he never sees it. He said you can sometimes get it at Christmas in Booths, a local upmarket supermarket chain.
I think the closest I have had to it is a creamy Lancashire.