Nosing the Stilton
Discussion
GG89 said:
Did you just compair someone nosing the Stilton 
to a damaged pride and joy?
This thread just keeps on giving!
No, I didn't. I pointed out that the phrase "it's only <something that is important to you>" isn't a very nice thing to say. to a damaged pride and joy? This thread just keeps on giving!
It was an analogy or allegory, not a direct comparison.
Lost soul said:
if this is how a cheese shop presents Stilton it shows to me that you lot are making a huge mountain out a baby bell
Not really. Fwiw I'd never heard the phrase 'Nosing' prior to this thread but was well aware that the centre is considered the best bit of the cheese. And as I said earlier, if you like something yourself it's a safe bet others like it too. So I think what I and others object to is selfishness.
Some on here have completely missed that point and are too caught up giggling like a bunch of chimps at a posh term they haven't come across before. Personally, I like learning new stuff and am glad of the term being shared. It's interesting.
DoubleSix said:
Lost soul said:
if this is how a cheese shop presents Stilton it shows to me that you lot are making a huge mountain out a baby bell
Some on here have completely missed that point and are too caught up giggling like a bunch of chimps at a posh term they haven't come across before. Personally, I like learning new stuff and am glad of the term being shared. It's interesting. 
t There is so much looking down on people at times here its just untrue
And typical of the breed the OP "nearly lost it " what a w
ker Lost soul said:
And typical of the breed the OP "nearly lost it " what a wker
Perhaps the OP is guilty of some hyperbole and over-reaction. I'm sure that he didn't "nearly lose it" but was, indeed rather miffed and too polite to say anything, and vented here on PH instead. ker That's no reason to call him a w
ker though. Can someone supporting the OP's position please quantify the depth of the nose?
I can fully appreciate that a round cheese usually has a rind and maybe a few mm of dry cheese, I think on some cheeses this is maybe even considered the best bit. However, with stilton it would appear from this thread that the dry rindy bit is not to be liked and possibly extends all the way towards the centre of the round cheese.
So, if a cheese was 12" across and cut to create a wedge 6" in depth from rind to nose, how far back from the nosey-tip angle is seen as 'the best bit'? 1", 2", 5"?
I ask because I think I may have been sold inferior 'mid-cheese' and 'cheese-outer' for years, along with a little bit of nose thrown in to keep me happy.
At least I now know why they sell cheese in wedges, it's the best natural shape to minimise the ratio of nose to mid/outer sections. Devious bds! 
I can fully appreciate that a round cheese usually has a rind and maybe a few mm of dry cheese, I think on some cheeses this is maybe even considered the best bit. However, with stilton it would appear from this thread that the dry rindy bit is not to be liked and possibly extends all the way towards the centre of the round cheese.
So, if a cheese was 12" across and cut to create a wedge 6" in depth from rind to nose, how far back from the nosey-tip angle is seen as 'the best bit'? 1", 2", 5"?
I ask because I think I may have been sold inferior 'mid-cheese' and 'cheese-outer' for years, along with a little bit of nose thrown in to keep me happy.
At least I now know why they sell cheese in wedges, it's the best natural shape to minimise the ratio of nose to mid/outer sections. Devious b
ds! Lost soul said:
when i am told this is common knowledge any 7 year old should know i just call bullst
And once again you miss the point.t The phrase 'Nosing the Stilton' is not common knowledge, but the principle of sharing something out fairly is common knowledge. Even my lad could see that when someone took the pointy end off, and that was my point.
If the phrase "Which f
kwit cut the best bit off all for himself?" was used instead, maybe the penny might drop?Piersman2 said:
Can someone supporting the OP's position please quantify the depth of the nose?
I can fully appreciate that a round cheese usually has a rind and maybe a few mm of dry cheese, I think on some cheeses this is maybe even considered the best bit. However, with stilton it would appear from this thread that the dry rindy bit is not to be liked and possibly extends all the way towards the centre of the round cheese.
So, if a cheese was 12" across and cut to create a wedge 6" in depth from rind to nose, how far back from the nosey-tip angle is seen as 'the best bit'? 1", 2", 5"?
I ask because I think I may have been sold inferior 'mid-cheese' and 'cheese-outer' for years, along with a little bit of nose thrown in to keep me happy.
At least I now know why they sell cheese in wedges, it's the best natural shape to minimise the ratio of nose to mid/outer sections. Devious bds!
This sort of thing simply can not be taught old chap I can fully appreciate that a round cheese usually has a rind and maybe a few mm of dry cheese, I think on some cheeses this is maybe even considered the best bit. However, with stilton it would appear from this thread that the dry rindy bit is not to be liked and possibly extends all the way towards the centre of the round cheese.
So, if a cheese was 12" across and cut to create a wedge 6" in depth from rind to nose, how far back from the nosey-tip angle is seen as 'the best bit'? 1", 2", 5"?
I ask because I think I may have been sold inferior 'mid-cheese' and 'cheese-outer' for years, along with a little bit of nose thrown in to keep me happy.
At least I now know why they sell cheese in wedges, it's the best natural shape to minimise the ratio of nose to mid/outer sections. Devious b
ds! 
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