Cheese

[thedreamers]

Ok I've looked on here and didn't find what I was looking for so I'll ask. I saw on one of the small clips from that new show thats coming on soon from NATGEO. The lady was sealing cheese in cheese wax for long term storage. Looked on the web and there are lots of different ones you do this to. My question is has any one tried this or thought of it? They say the cheese ages when done this way but does not go bad..beats freeze dried cheese in a can or cheese whiz. Although I do like cheese whiz and crackers every now n then.:)

[thedreamers]

Any body??????

[MustangGal]

I am learning to make cheese. I have made one batch thus far, but not aged cheeses. I wouldn't hesitate to coat my own cheese with wax, but I don't know about coating store bought cheese. Sorry, I know that isn't much help.

[SCinPNW]

Hmmm, interesting question. Are you talking about making your own cheese or trying to preserve cheese that you have purchased?

In doing a little research, I found this web site that discusses how to wax your own cheese: http://kneadfulthingsnow.com/cheesewaxing.aspx

If you try it, let us know. According to the site: "The experts say that cheese can be stored this way for twenty-five years. However, a savvy Domestic Diva will rotate her waxed cheese regularly and NEVER allow it to sit too long. Rotation will ensure the highest quality possible." Even if it isn't 25 years, but 10 or 15 I would still consider that to be pretty good.

I hope this helps,
SC

[thedreamers]

We found that sight to and many more. Its got lots of mert to do it. Fresh is always better than canned or freeze dried. We will let you know what happens.

[EX121]

Looking forward to a report.

[andyn1976]

Cheese is good. Figure it out and let us know. Everything is better with cheese.