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Our tips for Cheese

  • Freeze your cheese

    Submitted by Catherine Walsh, Sheffield

    Cheese seems to be cheaper in larger pieces and easily goes mouldy. I buy it in larger blocks then cut it into small blocks and freeze. I can then use what I want when I want it and it never goes to waste.

  • Parmesan rinds

    Submitted by E Murray, N. Ireland

    Keep the rinds in a freezer bag, then drop one into a pot of soup to add another depth of flavour... fish it out before serving!

  • Saving cheese

    Submitted by Marie Morris, Colchester

    When I buy a block of cheese I grate the whole lot and freeze it. I can use it from frozen or defrost what I need. It saves time, I never throw any away, and I only have to wash the grater once!

  • Cheese

    Submitted by lorie, Canada

    When I buy my cheese I take it out of its wrapper and wrap it in tin foil. The cheese does not sweat and stays fresh much longer than wrapping it in plastic.

  • Fresh Parmesan Cheese

    Submitted by Lynn Curran, Erskine Renfrewshire

    Fresh parmesan can be expensive. To make it last longer here's a handy little tip... Grate the whole wedge of parmesan into a container and place in freezer- it'll last for ages! Delicious sprinkled over bolognese when serving or added to cheese sauce.

  • Grate Idea for Cheese

    Submitted by Hina, Northampton

    I buy big packets of cheese and grate the whole lot, pack into plastic containers and freeze. No more mouldy or dried up cheese in the fridge and ready to use instantly for cooking or transfer from the freezer to fridge overnight if using for sandwiches etc.

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