I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
(and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks


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On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:

> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks

I've frozen cheese and I think it's fine after it's thawed.

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On Sun, 19 May 2013 23:04:48 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>I've frozen cheese and I think it's fine after it's thawed.

Thanks, that's one vote in the affirmative!

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks

Really? I find it is crumbly.
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On Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:21 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>>
>>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>Really? I find it is crumbly.
>--

I suspect it depends on the cheese-- but I have had OK luck with
Swiss-- but not cheddar.

[and I freeze shredded cheeses with impunity=- Mozz or cheddar-
mostly. If it is going to get melted, the texture doesn't matter]

Jim

"Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message
...

> I suspect it depends on the cheese-- but I have had OK luck with
> Swiss-- but not cheddar.
>
> [and I freeze shredded cheeses with impunity=- Mozz or cheddar-
> mostly. If it is going to get melted, the texture doesn't matter]

Oh yes! I often shred a lot of cheese and freeze. Very useful

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On Mon, 20 May 2013 06:41:16 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:


>[and I freeze shredded cheeses with impunity=- Mozz or cheddar-
>mostly. If it is going to get melted, the texture doesn't matter]

I like that idea... shredding a few blocks, then bagging and freezing.

On Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:21 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
> >
> >> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> >> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> >> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> >> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> >> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
> Really? I find it is crumbly.
> --

That's not my experience, so maybe it depends on type. I don't like
cheeses in the category of English cheddar and stay away from that
stuff.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:21 +0100, "Ophelia"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> >> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> >> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> >> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> >> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>>
>> Really? I find it is crumbly.
>> --
>
> That's not my experience, so maybe it depends on type. I don't like
> cheeses in the category of English cheddar and stay away from that
> stuff.

That would be it! Himself loves Cheddar so that is what I buy mostly!
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On Mon, 20 May 2013 06:06:42 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:21 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:38 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>> >
>> >> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> >> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> >> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> >> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> >> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>>
>> Really? I find it is crumbly.
>> --
>
>That's not my experience, so maybe it depends on type. I don't like
>cheeses in the category of English cheddar and stay away from that
>stuff.

Ahh... well, this cheese I have is pretty close to that

"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks

Depends on the cheese. Harder cheeses freeze well. But don't expect to
slice them for eating. They'll crumble. You'll have to use them in cooked
dishes.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
> Depends on the cheese. Harder cheeses freeze well. But don't expect to
> slice them for eating. They'll crumble. You'll have to use them in
> cooked dishes.

Ahh I hadn't seen this when I responded

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On Sun, 19 May 2013 23:21:47 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>Depends on the cheese. Harder cheeses freeze well. But don't expect to
>slice them for eating. They'll crumble. You'll have to use them in cooked
>dishes.

Thanks Julie. This cheese is already fairly crumbly as it is, and is a
hard cheese. Hmm, I'll play it safe and keep it in the fridge for the
time being.

On 5/20/2013 12:54 AM, Jeßus wrote:
> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks

We buy sliced American cheese in 5 pound blocks and portion and freeze.
Same with 5 pound bags of shredded cheese (Colby, cheddar, mozzerella,
etc). No loss of flavor or texture in any of these.

But I have never frozen any "tasty" cheeses or hard cheese so my
experience might not work for you.

George L

On Mon, 20 May 2013 06:48:29 -0500, George Leppla
> wrote:

>On 5/20/2013 12:54 AM, Jeßus wrote:
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>We buy sliced American cheese in 5 pound blocks and portion and freeze.
> Same with 5 pound bags of shredded cheese (Colby, cheddar, mozzerella,
>etc). No loss of flavor or texture in any of these.
>
>But I have never frozen any "tasty" cheeses or hard cheese so my
>experience might not work for you.

Thanks George, that is a bit of a problem with so many descriptions
and types of cheese out there. I guess you could describe what I have
as a well aged cheddar.

On Monday, May 20, 2013 3:48:29 AM UTC-8, George L wrote:
> On 5/20/2013 12:54 AM, Jeßus wrote:
>
> > I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>
> > in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>
> > (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>
> > it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>
> > compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>
>
> We buy sliced American cheese in 5 pound blocks and portion and freeze.
>
> Same with 5 pound bags of shredded cheese (Colby, cheddar, mozzerella,
>
> etc). No loss of flavor or texture in any of these.
>
>
>
> But I have never frozen any "tasty" cheeses or hard cheese so my
>
> experience might not work for you.
>
>
>
> George L

i don't consider "American Cheese" cheese

that was one of the first advertising gimmicks

similar to frozen pizza, or a mc donalds hamburger, etc

marc

On 5/21/2013 9:14 AM, wrote:

> i don't consider "American Cheese" cheese

Fine... don't eat it.

George L

On 5/21/2013 10:33 AM, George Leppla wrote:
> On 5/21/2013 9:14 AM, wrote:
>
>> i don't consider "American Cheese" cheese
>
> Fine... don't eat it.
>
> George L

More for the rest of us!

Jill

On Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:18 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> i don't consider "American Cheese" cheese
>
Read the label. It's not cheese if it's labeled "cheese food".
Otherwise - you're just a boring and run of the mill cheese snob.

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On 5/21/2013 10:58 AM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:18 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>
>> i don't consider "American Cheese" cheese
>>
> Read the label. It's not cheese if it's labeled "cheese food".
> Otherwise - you're just a boring and run of the mill cheese snob.
>
Not a very interesting one, either.

Jill

"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>

It tastes fine, but it does change the texture. It crumbles, at least that's
been my experience. Since I use most of the cheese I buy in cooking, the
texture isn't that much of an issue so I do freeze it.

Cheri

On 5/20/2013 9:16 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>>
>
> It tastes fine, but it does change the texture. It crumbles, at least
> that's been my experience. Since I use most of the cheese I buy in
> cooking, the texture isn't that much of an issue so I do freeze it.
>
> Cheri

Same here, Cheri. If I find a good deal on blocks of cheese I'll buy it
and freeze it. But this is only for cheese used in cooking, where
"crumbly" doesn't matter. For sauces, toppings, anything where it is
part of the cooking process, it works just fine. And the taste has
never been adversely effected.

Jill

On Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:27 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>>
>
>It tastes fine, but it does change the texture. It crumbles, at least that's
>been my experience. Since I use most of the cheese I buy in cooking, the
>texture isn't that much of an issue so I do freeze it.

The cheese I have is already crumbly, so I'm in two minds whether
freezing is a good idea or not in this case I'm not a fan of frozen
food's texture changing so maybe I should play it safe. Thanks.

Jeßus > wrote in
:

> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>
>
I've had excellect luck with Cheddar.





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On 20 May 2013 17:48:40 GMT, KenK > wrote:

>Jeßus > wrote in
:
>
>> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>>
>>
>I've had excellect luck with Cheddar.

That's basically what I have here, aged cheddar which has a crumbly
texture.

On Tue, 21 May 2013 06:28:28 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:

> On 20 May 2013 17:48:40 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>
> >Jeßus > wrote in
> :
> >
> >> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
> >> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
> >> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
> >> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
> >> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >I've had excellect luck with Cheddar.
>
> That's basically what I have here, aged cheddar which has a crumbly
> texture.

If it's crumbly anyway, how would freezing ruin it? I think all you
can do is experiment and be prepared to make some expensive macaroni &
cheese if you don't like the texture after it thaws.

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On Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:07 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Tue, 21 May 2013 06:28:28 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> On 20 May 2013 17:48:40 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>>
>> >Jeßus > wrote in
>> :
>> >
>> >> I've acquired quite a bit of vintage 'tasty' cheese. I could keep it
>> >> in the fridge, only problem being the amount of space it will take up
>> >> (and I don't want to run a 2nd fridge). I was wondering about freezing
>> >> it as an alternative? Has anyone done this or know whether it would
>> >> compromise the flavour or texture in any way? Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >I've had excellect luck with Cheddar.
>>
>> That's basically what I have here, aged cheddar which has a crumbly
>> texture.
>
>If it's crumbly anyway, how would freezing ruin it? I think all you
>can do is experiment and be prepared to make some expensive macaroni &
>cheese if you don't like the texture after it thaws.

Indeed

I might compromise and freeze a couple of blocks, and see how that
goes.