Shredding Cheese For the Freezer And A Tip to Make It Clump Free

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[gardengrowinmawmaw]

I have one of those "old grinders". I have multiple cutters for mine. Makes wonderful julienne potatoes. Goes to show how old we all are. I got mine in the late 70s.

[apiecemaker]

I love the old products. I figure if they’ve lasted 50-75 years of someone else, they’ll endure my use. Bread is the same way when freezing. What happens is when we open it frozen, all the condensed moisture escapes and we are left with dry bread or crumbled cheese. Letting it sit on the counter to defrost allows the moisture that was wicked out in the freezer to be absorbed back into the food. I had no idea about the cornstarch though Miss Renea. That is such a great tip that I really appreciate and will use.

[weroy]

Oh that's a great tip for thawing the cheese first before the fridge!!

[polettirosahomestead]

Renea you need to do more pantry tours. I love how you give us tips and tricks during the pantry tours.

[teaserspleasers]

I'm glad to see that there's another old gadget Queen out there because I have a lot of gadgets from the past that I just can't seem to get rid of and I really enjoyed seeing somebody else bringing one of theirs out and showing it that you always don't need the latest in the greatest fancy gadgets sometimes with Grandma's used gadgets are the best and by the way thank you for that nice little tip using cornstarch when we grate the cheese have a great day and be sure to stay safe 🥰 Tina

[jerimiller]

I've used a grater like that for so many things. Found a new in the box (50 years old) grater at a thrift store recently. Love it. Thank you.

[pixiegardner]

I love the music to your videos. I remember my mother had a similar grater (I've got a hand-held plastic one with the metal barrels)- don't know what happened to it. I have her runner bean stringer and hand cranked mixer. Still using several of her old saucepans. She used to work in London and when the big department stores had a sale on she would buy the best cooking pans and utensils, fabrics, bedding and towels she could afford so she'd never have to replace them.

[Pppppppohhhh]

It is 100% true cellulose powder is made from wood, And it is in store bought shredded cheese. Cellulose powder is in wall insulation. I’m sorry dear but you were wrong There’s all kinds of information on it on YouTube.😊

[debbiealtman]

TFS. I also heard potato starch works good to help with cheese clumping. Just what I’ve heard in the past.

[TjC_]

Thank you for the corn starch tip and also thawing on the counter.
Are you able to thaw this on the counter and then put in the refrigerator to use a little at a time, or should you portion out and freeze? Hope that makes sense 🙂

[jeffreygrimm]

They do use wood pulp in cellulose for cheese. It really depends on the manufacturer. This is very safe for humans to eat. The main issue is how the cheese melts and most say taste. I like homemade pizza and shredding your own cheese does make a much better pizza… Overall I find it better for everything but in a pinch no problem with store bought shredded cheese…. Your body cannot break down cellulose and it passes just like any other high fiber item.

[AcornHillHomestead]

I have a couple of these with the different blades. I just love them both. One is like new. That cheese tip is the bomb!! Thank you Renae!! 🌸

[jodis]

I use shredded cheese in my eggs every morning. I started shredding my own cheese but the problem I have is that if I shred the whole block at once & bag it, it clumps in the refrigerator. I don't freeze it because I use it up relatively quickly but this corn starch tip might be the solution I need!

[ImMerelyMelissa]

Does the cornstarch change the consistency of the food that you are cooking with the cheese? Also, does the corn starch affect the meltiness of the shredded cheese?

[debbiecrouch]

Thank you so much for this video ! Continued prayers for your healing

[audreyabbott]

I am getting ready to shred a couple of blocks of cheese from Costco and wanted to refer to a reliable YTer. Of course you had just what I wanted. Thanks for the thawing tip!

[patriciasweet]

Love your grater. My mom finally gave me her;s at Salad Master. First food processors, Lol. My son likes using it when he comes. Love it. Thanks for the tip on the cornstarch. Great tip to thaw on the counter I had forgot you did tell us that a while back.

[judyblaise]

Great tips! Do you have more tips about cheese? (Freezing, storing, etc.) I did not even know you could freeze cheese until recently. Thank you

[liancabastian]

Thanks for sharing found you thru Jeni Gough for the crocktober collaboration 😀 great tip!

[mimiohnine]

Great idea. Since I’m low carb maybe I could try adding arrowroot or xanthan gum powder. Fresh shredded cheese is so sticky. I’m going to try!