wine : Stilton and port was a favorite dish of Princess Diana and is steeped in British tradition. For the budget minded try a "stickie" from Australia. These sweet dessert wines are inexpensive and delicious. For those of you wanting to go all out, search for a good vintage port. This combination is one of the great pairings.
Stilton is named for the little English village of Stilton. The cheese is drum shaped with a thick, hard, uncracked crust which is usually grayish-brown and slightly wrinkled with whitetish powdery patches. It is crumbly when young and softens as the cheese matures. The creamy ivory interior is crossed with blue veining. The aroma is sharply nutty and the flavor is full of mellow nuts and fruits. Stilton is a good after-dinner cheese. It is traditionally served with Port.
Stilton is generally served as a wheel that has been cut from the larger drum. Cut the 1/2 thick wheel into pie-shaped wedges and serve.
