Cheese . . . .

Cheese - From Alan's Stuff: Prudent Food Storage
http://www.terrapsych.com/Prudent%20food%20storage%20FAQ.pdf

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There are a number of shelf-stable cheese products that are suited for storage programs.  Each of them have particular strengths or weaknesses for given uses.  The basic forms storage cheeses can take are: ---CONTINUED---

Includes info on:

• CANNED CHEESE
  
• DRIED GRATED CHEESES
  
• CHEESE SAUCES AND SOUPS
  
• POWDERED CHEESE
  

Wax Coated Cheese
http://selfrelianceadventures.blogspot.com/2009/03/wax-coated-cheese.html

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 Did you know you can store cheese in your food storage without a refrigerator or freezer? Well, you can--at least that's what I was told by a lady in the food storage know, so of course I had to test it for myself (remember the sprouted wheat and the butter?).

Here's the short version: You can coat cheese in wax (approx 4 layers) and store it on a shelf, or you can buy Tillamook cheese and just stick it on the shelf since it's already in airtight, vacuum packed packaging. Start with mild as the cheese will age on the shelf and become quite sharp. ---Find out HOW at link, above ---
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Waxing Cheese Update
http://selfrelianceadventures.blogspot.com/2010/01/waxing-cheese-update.html

Had to use some of the waxed cheese from storage the other day and thought I'd update the cheese waxing post. Here's some thoughts on the waxing cheese experiment: --- continued at link, above ---

This was my first attempt at waxing cheese. It worked pretty well. To do it again, I'd

Freezing Foods-Cheese
http://eatingfoodstorage.blogspot.com/2010/03/freezing-foods.html

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Cheese is another GREAT item to freeze. I was already freezing sliced cheese by buying it in bulk from Costco and then putting it in my freezer. If you defrost it in the fridge, the texture stays virtually the same. You can freeze blocks of cheese as well; however, it will become crumbly if you try to grate cheese that has been frozen. To avoid that, I buy grated cheese in a bag and put that in the freezer. Again, defrost in the fridge. I know that pre-grated cheese costs a little more but believe me, if you have to live without cheese, no cost will seem too great You might be able to grate your own blocks of cheese and then freeze it. I haven't tried that but I would be a little worried that it might turn into a giant clump of cheese and not stay separated like the store bought cheese does.

New England Cheese Making Supply Company
http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/24 ... heese.html

11. Can I wax cheese I buy at the grocery store?

Yes. The moisture content drives the aging potential. A very dry cheese will be able to age for many years. A moist one will simply get old. A dry English style Cheddar can be aged 2-5+ years as are some of those made in Quebec. Most American Cheddar is designed to be ripe when released for retail.

FOOD STORAGE TIPS-Shelf Life of Canned Cheese
http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/book-2.html

Cheese canned: Check the internet for best prices. A Velveeta tasting hard cheese that can be shredded or sliced, comes in an 8 oz can. Minimum 5 year shelf life.

Make Cheese in 20 Minutes
https://www.thereadystore.com/diy/7197/make-cheese-in-20-minutes/

Making your own cheese is a great way to become more self-sufficient while saving money for your family. Many people, after researching how to make their own cheese, leave a bit disinterested because they have to use ingredients that are hard to come by - rennet, tartaric acid, calcium chloride, etc.

However, there are simple ways to make cheese with a gallon of milk, lime juice and salt! It’s easy. Here’s how you do it:

You’ll Need: ---CONTINUED---

Cheesemaking and food storage
https://www.happypreppers.com/Cheesemaking.html

  Beginning cheesemaking is a fun prepper skill! Learn cheesemaking and enjoy fresh cheese today as you prepare for whatever tomorrow may bring. Cheesemaking is a practical, and economical prepper skill.

Don't be afraid to make your own cheese! ---CONTINUED---

Beginner’s Guide to Making Chevre (Cheese)
https://www.imperfectlyhappy.com/making-chevre/

  The Beginner’s Guide to Making Chevre; making chevre is a great way to start your journey into cheese making. Chevre is a mild, creamy goat cheese, that our family loves to spread on crackers (especially with some Habanero Gold Jelly). Today I welcome Corina from Marblemount Homestead. She’s a cheese-making expert who will show you making chevre isn’t difficult at all!   ---CONTINUED---

How to Make Cheese in 20 Minutes
http://wholegreenlove.com/2013/09/11/how-to-make-cheese-in-20-minutes/

(SNIP) .... We are so PUMPED to share this awesome video with you, not to mention this cheese recipe. If you haven’t been brave enough to try your hand at cheese making…now is the time!  ---CONTINUED---

General Cheese Questions Answered
https://www.tipsbulletin.com/mstrpren/mstrchse/infchee/

  (SNIP) ... How you go about preserving cheese depends on whether it is a hard or soft cheese, and we put together all the storage information necessary to ensure your favorite cheeses don’t go to waste.   ---CONTINUED---