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.
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.
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
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 UA-cam.😊
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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 🙂
Hi Renea!!! Thats a nice grinder. I have a plastic one. Yes I remember you tell us about the cheese before. Showing us is better because I only put a little corn starch in mine... Can you please tell us what you do with the frozen cheese once you take it out of the freezer. I mite have it all wrong!!! Great video my friend!!!
You are wonderful, thank you, My grand mothers and mother were the magicians in the kitchen who taught me most everything I know. What I would give to have my grandma Hilda for one more day. She was amazing.
I've used arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch and it works just as well for those who want an alternative! I'm curious, how long did it take for the large block to thaw on the counter?
How long will shredded cheese last in the freezer? I've considered dehydrating it but not quite sure how it would turn out because of the oil content in it! Something for you to try in your freeze dryer when you get it!! Let us know how it turns out! Wish I could find one of those old graters. Nothing but junk on the market these days!
I really am not sure just how long it can last in the freezer. my guess would be 6 -9 months for the best quality, however, mine gets used up in a few months and it is wonderful. Yes I do plan to freeze dry cheese and so much more and videos for sure.
Is this American process chess like from comodities or hard cheese. Didn't American tend to clump as you grate it? Does the corn starch easily mix so it will not clump. If so I have alot in my freezer to process. I get a monthly senior box, also pick up commodities at the same time. Last month I was given a case. What to do what do. Flat bags will take less space in the freezer. Thank You In Advance. I would appreciate your helpful information on this topic
Is that what you called awhile back government cheese? You said you were going to help other families with? That's so sweet of you to grate it for them!💞
@@LittleVillageHomestead oh I'm so sorry I shouldn't have assumed that. Well, that's still awesome that you help families that are in need. Blessings to you my friend.
You can refreeze alot of things that people do not know about. When my hubby and I used to haul refrigerated foods they would be thawed and refroze more than you could imagine. It is not unsafe to refreeze foods, however, it may alter the taste or texture or quality.
This is Way Better than store bought shredded cheese. Yes it has cellulose in it. But Humans Can Not Digest cellulose. So shredding yourself is the way to go. Thank you so much for the Tip! 😊
Is this American process chess like from comodities or hard cheese. American tends to clump as you grate it? Does the corn starch easily mix so it will not clump. If so I have alot in my freezer to process. I get a monthly senior box, also pick up commodities at the same time. Last month I was given a case. What to do what do. Flat bags will take less space in the freezer. Thank You In Advance. I would appreciate your helpful information on this topic
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.
Oh that's a great tip for thawing the cheese first before the fridge!!
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.
Renea you need to do more pantry tours. I love how you give us tips and tricks during the pantry tours.
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
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.
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 UA-cam.😊
Thanks 😊
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.
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!! 🌸
Thank you so much for this video ! Continued prayers for your healing
I rather have the old fashioned devices than the modern ones anyday. Old is always better than new. (Just my way of thinking)
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.
Great instructional video - thanks for sharing! Oh, how I wish I had my grandfather's old slicer/shredder...it was the absolute best!
TFS. I also heard potato starch works good to help with cheese clumping. Just what I’ve heard in the past.
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!
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
We have a community share box and donations in Toronto...friends helping each other!
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?
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!
I wonder if that would work for us. My husband is allergic (not deathly) to corn.
Great job Renea. I usually use my food processor. Great tip.
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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!
Thanks for sharing found you thru Jeni Gough for the crocktober collaboration 😀 great tip!
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 🙂
Yes! Just in time for coffee and Ms Renea!
Hi Renea!!! Thats a nice grinder. I have a plastic one. Yes I remember you tell us about the cheese before. Showing us is better because I only put a little corn starch in mine... Can you please tell us what you do with the frozen cheese once you take it out of the freezer. I mite have it all wrong!!! Great video my friend!!!
I leave it on the counter to thaw and then I use it is everything like casseroles.
Thank you for this information ,but im too broke to buy expensive cheese
You have so many helpful tricks and tips. You are a kitchen magician. ❤️
You are wonderful, thank you, My grand mothers and mother were the magicians in the kitchen who taught me most everything I know. What I would give to have my grandma Hilda for one more day. She was amazing.
Thank you renea for this helpful video!!! You are the BEST! SEE U SOON 💕
Thanks Renea.
Thanks Renee!
You are awesome! Thank you for the tip :)
What a great tip. Thank you!
Old tools are the best.
I've used arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch and it works just as well for those who want an alternative! I'm curious, how long did it take for the large block to thaw on the counter?
Two days.
Wow, thanks for the cheese tip.
Thank you❤❤😊
How long will shredded cheese last in the freezer? I've considered dehydrating it but not quite sure how it would turn out because of the oil content in it! Something for you to try in your freeze dryer when you get it!! Let us know how it turns out!
Wish I could find one of those old graters. Nothing but junk on the market these days!
I really am not sure just how long it can last in the freezer. my guess would be 6 -9 months for the best quality, however, mine gets used up in a few months and it is wonderful. Yes I do plan to freeze dry cheese and so much more and videos for sure.
Is this American process chess like from comodities or hard cheese. Didn't American tend to clump as you grate it? Does the corn starch easily mix so it will not clump. If so I have alot in my freezer to process. I get a monthly senior box, also pick up commodities at the same time. Last month I was given a case. What to do what do. Flat bags will take less space in the freezer. Thank You In Advance. I would appreciate your helpful information on this topic
Wow what great tips. Thanks
Too cool! 😎. Thanks!
Thanks looks great
Is that what you called awhile back government cheese? You said you were going to help other families with? That's so sweet of you to grate it for them!💞
No this is not the Goverment cheese. This is cheese my friend gave to me for my family.
@@LittleVillageHomestead oh I'm so sorry I shouldn't have assumed that. Well, that's still awesome that you help families that are in need. Blessings to you my friend.
Another great idea!!!
good tip
How about the taste would the cornstarch change the taste of the cheese when cooking it
Not at all. It freezes beautiful as well.
Great info!! Do you thaw the cheese on the counter inside the wrapper?
Yes.
Will the cornstarch work on soft cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack?
Yes
so it is ok to refreeze the cheese? You cant do that with a lot of things.
You can refreeze alot of things that people do not know about. When my hubby and I used to haul refrigerated foods they would be thawed and refroze more than you could imagine. It is not unsafe to refreeze foods, however, it may alter the taste or texture or quality.
This is Way Better than store bought shredded cheese. Yes it has cellulose in it. But Humans Can Not Digest cellulose. So shredding yourself is the way to go. Thank you so much for the Tip! 😊
Yes you are right. Cellulose is a fiber and we can not digest fiber.
My question is, When you take the cheese out of the freezer do you leave it wrapped or do you unwrap it while it thaws out?
I keep it wrapped.
Thank you, have a good day
How does effect melting?
It melts beautiful.
How long do you think it will stay good in freezer?
Well I am not sure because mine never lasts more than a few months.
Is this American process chess like from comodities or hard cheese. American tends to clump as you grate it? Does the corn starch easily mix so it will not clump. If so I have alot in my freezer to process. I get a monthly senior box, also pick up commodities at the same time. Last month I was given a case. What to do what do. Flat bags will take less space in the freezer. Thank You In Advance. I would appreciate your helpful information on this topic