2 tb Butter 1/2 c Each finely chopped -onion, celery, carrot 1 ts Minced garlic 1/3 c Flour 2 ts Cornstarch 3 c Chicken stock 1/2 lb Each Stilton and Cheddar, -crumbled 1/8 ts Baking soda 1 c Cream, heavy or light, -as desired 1/3 c Dry white wine, if desired Salt, to taste Dash of cayenne 1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper -(or white, for appearances) 1 Bay leaf 1/4 c Shopped fresh parsley, -for garnish Melt the butter, add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the flour and cornstarch, cooking until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Add the stock, the two cheeses, baking soda, cream, and wine. Stir and blend until smooth and thickened. Add salt, cayenne, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a slow boil and let simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Test for consistency. May be thinned with a little milk or wine if too thick. Garnish with the parsley and serve.