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Desperate Cooks Freeze Their Cheese!
Alicia says: I started freezing my cheese when I got tired of throwing away huge moldy hunks at $5 and $10 each. And when I realized I was throwing away bags of shredded cheese too often as well, I really got into freezing cheese. For blocks, wrap in wax paper and foil and label and date the cheese so you know what you have in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.
Kraft suggests the only unopened bags of shredded cheese should be frozen, but I still freeze half used bags that I know I just opened and are mold-free. Once the bags are opened, they do mold quickly, so be aware before throwing them in the freezer.
What are you serving for the Super Bowl and where will you watch?
I’m not much a of a football fan, never really have been. But when my kids were at home, we’d make a big deal about the Super Bowl, if for no other reason than to watch the commercials and eat in front of the TV.
This year I was so disconnected, I didn’t know who was in the playoffs until a couple weeks ago when I was at the Harry Connick Jr. concert in Palm Springs and he referred to his Saints, asking the entire crowd to pull for them.
Fine by me. If Harry likes them, then I know I will. Low and behold they won the playoff game and are in the Super Bowl now. So guess who I’m pulling for? You got it…the Saints, anything for Harry, after all.
What’s your favorite type of make-at-home pizza crust? We really want to know!
What’s your favorite type of make-at-home pizza crust? The field is a lot more crowded now that ever before!
Desperately seeking the perfect travel mug: Is this too much to ask?
Alicia needs a new travel mug and can’t find one. She's hoping that you all can help.
Music matches the mood at Camille's in Key West
Florida restaurant's tunes send Debbie down memory's playlist.
Does Michael Pollan matter? Come join the conversation!
Michael Pollan is to food what Al Gore is to Global Warming. Come join our conversation about if and why we need to pay attention to what Pollan has to say.
Grilled Cheese Your Way: Updating a classic for modern tastes
There’s nothing better than a real, old-fashioned grilled cheese sandwich –- unless it’s a real, “New-Fashioned” Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Take a Tour of Moroccan Cuisine with Guest Blogger Nisrine Merzouki
From a tagine of beef and vegetables to brewats with safron chicken, Moroccan cuisine is distinct and delicious. Guest Blogger Nisrine Merzouki leads the way.Reducing your sodium intake: It's all in the details
Food companies like Campbell’s and ConAgra have been reducing the amount of sodium in canned soups and entrees over the past few years without telling us.
Cooking for One or Two: A new challenge here on Kitchen Scoop
Cooking for one or two is a new challenge for us and we'd love to work together with our readers to come up with terrific recipes, ideas and tips. So come help us out!
