Storing Cheese

Store cheese in your refrigerator, which approximates the
 temperature of aging rooms. Keep it wrapped tightly in plastic,
 away from air. Air helps mold grow on cheese. If you get a little
 mold on the outside, just cut it off. The English say if mold
 won't eat your cheddar it can't taste very good.
  Bring cheese to room temperature before melting. Melt cheese
 over a low heat to help prevent toughening and separation of
 oils and liquids.
  Most ripened or aged cheese is low in moisture content and
 can be frozen without drastic flavor and texture changes. Thaw
 slowly in the refrigerator for 24 hours or more. If frozen for
 several months, the cheese may dry out somewhat and become
 crumbly when thawed.
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