Category "cheese"

Waxed cheese oozing oil

I have waxed cheddar and Gruyere, using black cheese wax, for about 4 months. When I turned it, I notice oil oozing. The Gruyere was from Bavaria. How and why

Unopened unrefrigerated kraft shredded cheese

Unopened kraft shredded cheese left in dark and unrefrigerated for 2 weeks. Is it safe to eat?

Welsh Rarebit in a microwave?

Welsh Rarebit has always been a staple lunch for me. Are there any other methods of cooking it, possibly in the microwave? My method is as follows. 225g Grat

What is queso (the sauce/dip)? Is it short for Chile con Queso?

Queso is the Spanish word for cheese but (in the US) it is often used to refer to a cheese-based dip or sauce for tortilla chips. When I google "what is queso

Conversion of liquid rennet to powdered rennet?

How much powdered rennet should you use if a recipe states 1 tsp liquid rennet (for cheese)?

Queso fresco / queso latino is raw food?

In Spain, you can find "Queso latino" in the supermarkets (at least in DIA). It comes in sealed plastic bags as it contains a lot of water and quite soft. I und

Which varieties of milk cheese are raw food?

Which varieties of milk cheese are raw food? I mean the well-known varieties of cheese, not the many varieties small vendors can have that are only known in sma

What is a good brand for parmesan to buy in Rome? [closed]

I'm soon going to Rome for vacation and want to bring back some parmigiano reggiano cheese. Could anyone suggest a good brand and a good place

I had unopened block cheese in my fridge for 8 months is it still good?

I had unopened block cheese in fridge for 8 months is it still good?

What happened to my cheese?

I have had my Gorgonzola in the maturing box for 10 days turning each day it is shiny on the outside, hard and does not have any mould.

White spots of mould in the blue mould on the outside of my blue cheese

There are white spots of mould in the blue mould on the outside of my blue cheese. Is this normal? My cheese cave runs at 60F with 85 to 90% humidity. I took t

Can crumbled feta cheese last almost a year?

This question talks about feta cheese in a brine or milk bath lasting up to three months. What about crumbled feta? I was looking through the fridge, and foun

How do you clean cheesecloth?

Do you only rinse it with water and accept stains? Boil it? Soak it in bleach? Put it in the washing machine? Put it in the dishwasher? Are they disposable?

Why do you shred cheese before adding it to a sauce?

I know it melts faster, but tearing cheese into rough parts and adding it to a white sauce melts just fine. Is there a specific reason to why you should shred c

Expiration date for block cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack) [duplicate]

How long after the expiration date is block cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack) safe to eat IF it has been kept refrigerated AND has never been

Transforming shredded cheese into chunk cheese

I am at an event where I need to serve cubed chunk cheese, but I only have shredded mozzarella. Is there a simple way to melt mozzarella into chunks? Any idea

(How) can I keep cheddar in a car in summer for 2 weeks

Is there a way I could prepare and store some cheddar cheese such that it would stay edible while being stored in a car in summer for about 12 days. I am going

What kind of cheese did I buy in Bulgaria...and how am I supposed to eat it?

Today I was doing some shopping at the Tsentralni Hali in Sofia and bought some cheese, cause it looked so damn gooood. Well, it is good indeed...but it has th

Does cottage cheese melt like other cheeses?

I have a lot of cottage cheese, and was thinking of using some to make a cheese sauce (possibley mixed with a blend of shredded cheeses as well). For some reas

How can I reduce the sodium/salt in Halloumi?

I bought some Halloumi cheese the other day, and noticed that its sodium content is a whopping 1.3 grams per 100 grams! I'm really scared to serve this now. Sur