Last week we talked about substitutes for feta cheese. We came across this page about how to buy, store, and use cheese. Here are some of the takeaways:
Some buying hints:
Cheese should be well wrapped. Make sure if you are buying packaged cheese that the packaging isn’t puffy or torn.
Make sure there is no moisture.
If you can smell the cheese, make sure it doesn’t smell like ammonia.
Storage of cheese:
Plastic wrap can shorten the shelf life so rewrap in waxed paper or foil. You might be able to find a paper designed for wrapping cheese that will allow air around the cheese but preventing it from drying out.
Store your cheeses together in a box if you have the room in your refrigerator.
Some cheeses can be frozen. Be sure to check out the link in our source to find out more.
Using cheese:
Use up leftover rinds of parmesan in soups.
Source
How to Use Up Cheese