Storage and Leftovers

Proper Storage

General Rules: - Wrap in cheese paper or wax paper - Then loosely in plastic if needed - Store in vegetable drawer - Different cheeses separately

Specific Needs: - Fresh cheeses: Airtight containers - Soft cheeses: Original packaging best - Hard cheeses: Can age further - Blue cheeses: Isolated from others

Creative Leftover Uses

Cooking Applications: - Quiches and tarts - Gratins and soufflés - Cheese sauces - Stuffed vegetables

Preservation Methods: - Freeze harder cheeses (texture changes) - Make fromage fort (cheese spread) - Compound butters - Cheese crisps