Can you freeze cheese? It depends… Fresh Cheese Freezing most fresh cheese is not advised as flavour and texture may change. Cream cheese freezes well. If crumbly and slightly separated, whip before using. When used as an ingredient, the dish may be frozen without affecting the flavour or quality of the product. Aged Cheese Aged […]
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Refrigerate at 4°C immediately after purchase. Prevent drying and shrinkage by storing cheese in the cheese compartment or vegetable crisper of your refrigerator. Keep it separate from other foods with strong odours. To prevent the growth of mold, wipe semi-soft, firm and hard cheese with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Then wrap tightly […]
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Creams, like other dairy foods, must be refrigerated as soon as possible after purchase. Store cream on refrigerator shelves where it is cooler than on the doors. Always use cream prior to the best before date. Freezing cream is not recommended. In most cases, freezing cream changes the flavour and causes curdling and a granular […]
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Refrigerate immediately after purchase. Store on refrigerator shelves (Doors are not cold enough.) Seal yogurt containers well to protect the yogurt form other foods with strong odours. If yogurt separates and a watery liquid rises to the top, stir it in if you prefer the yogurt to remain thinner. Otherwise, drain it off. Generally speaking, […]
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Skim milk powder does not need refrigeration. Skim milk powder keeps for up to one year unopened, use within 1-2 months once opened. Close the package tightly after use to prevent powder from absorbing moisture and caking. Treat like fresh milk, once reconstituted. Chill 24 hours after mixing; serve cold for best flavour.
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Storing milk properly will preserve its quality and freshness. Even though milk is perishable, storing it properly will preserve its quality and freshness. Use the guidelines below to get full benefits from the milk you buy. In the store, check the best before date to ensure that you are buying the freshest quality milk available. […]
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Nothing beats a recipe made to perfection, but it’s happened to all of us–you realize too late that you’re out of a key dairy ingredient. Maybe you already started mixing, or maybe you caught it while taking out ingredients but you don’t have enough time to run to the store. Don’t panic! It might not […]
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From buttermilk to whey, learn more about dairy terms and ingredients. Buttermilk – A cultured milk with a rich texture and tangy flavour. Available as low fat and whole milk buttermilk. Originally named for the milk left over after making butter. Buttermilk is cultured with mesophilic bacteria, which means the fermentation can occur at room […]
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How great is butter? Butter on toast. Butter on potatoes. Butter drizzled on everything from vegetables and meat to bread and popcorn. It’s a staple in baked goods, like buttercream frosting and Canada’s iconic pastry, butter tarts. There’s nothing quite like the taste! Let’s talk about the different butter types, their uses, and other fun […]
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