And the Cheese of the Month Club Winner is...

Congratulations to Daniel G of Buffalo, NY for winning the Golden Age Cheese Cheese of the Month club membership for half of the year. Now he will enjoy 2.5 pounds of cheese monthly starting this month until April 2013. We are offering up another drawing for an entire membership until December 31, 2013! Win a year's cheese of the month club by entering HERE.

Vote Which Cheese You Want a FREE Pound Of!

This Election Day we are giving you a chance to vote on which cheese you would like a FREE pound of! All you need to do is pick your favorite cheese from the poll above, and whichever cheese is picked the most will be the winner! Shortly after the poll closes at 11:59 PM (EST) Friday November 9, 2012, we will be announcing a special coupon code only redeemable online at www.GoldenAgeCheese.com that is good for one FREE pound of the winning cheese! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter if you haven't already because the special coupon will be contained in there! Have fun and enjoy!

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Can I put Cheese Back In The Refrigerator Once It Has Been Left Out?

Cheese can in some cases be a little expensive, but sometimes due to a distraction you can leave it outside of the refrigerator by accident. It is then that a lot of people want to know how long cheese can be outside and still be good enough to store in the fridge again. The amount of time that cheese can be outside depends on the type of cheese that you are talking about. Some cheeses will go bad faster than others and how long it stays good depends on the storage conditions. Keeping it in the fridge is not enough; you may also have to take other precautions. Here is what you can expect from some of the most popular products out there such as cheddar, mozzarella and cheese curds.

Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella cheese is a very popular type of cheese and it is also one of the cheeses most people will not put back in the fridge right away. The problem with leaving mozzarella cheese out of the fridge (and any cheese for that matter) is that after some time bacteria will start to grow. Our bodies are made to kill the bacteria, but it will not kill all of it. How long does depend on the kind of Mozzarella. The fresh version in a salt bath can last for a few hours up to four. The firmer version of Mozzarella can last a few hours if still in a sealed container.

Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar cheese is a bit different to mozzarella in that it is aged longer and therefore can withstand being out of the fridge longer. Many people used to keep aged, hard cheeses in dishes that had wooden bottoms with glass lids and they would keep fine for even a week. When in its original packaging, store bought Cheddar can be safe to keep outside for a period of eight hours, provided that the package is sealed and that there have not been any extremely high temperatures. Refrigeration at temps of 35-45 degrees Fahrenheit have been used to slow the molding process and prolong the edibility of the cheese.

Cheese Curds

Cheese curds are best when they are made that day and eaten before refrigerated. This is the best way to enjoy their ‘squeak’ and their taste. Some people actually keep them out of the fridge for up to 48 hours. For this purpose, if you want to keep the cheese curds tasting their best then you should make sure to keep them in their original packaging and a sealed plastic bag would also help. If you aren’t going to gobble them up shortly then you can store in the fridge or even in the freezer for up to four months.

Jurassic Sharp Cheddar Facebook Giveaway

Trick or Treat Contest! Jurassic Sharp Cheddar is Back! Win 5 pounds of our sharpest Cheddar cheese shipped ABSOLUTELY FREE! 

Like our facebook page, and get 1 entry for liking our Jurassic Sharp Giveaway Post, get 2 more entries if you comment on our Jurassic Sharp Giveaway Post, with "Jurassic 

Sharp is Back!", get 3 more entries if you share our 

Jurassic Sharp Giveaway Post on your wall with the comment "Jurassic Sharp is Back!". It's easy as 1-2-3! Make sure you get all the entries into our contest! We will draw one lucky winner on Halloween night! Good luck!

Mobile Cheese Directory, Wine Pairing, Deals, and More iOS app

WHAT THE CHEESE MOBILE APP

Need some more info about that cheese you've never heard of? Want a good wine with that cheese, or a good cheese with that wine? Need some answers to many frequently asked cheesy questions? Need some cheesy recipe ideas? Interested in saving money on cheese and wine online?  Introducing What the Cheese? mobile application. If you like cheese, you'll love this - It's a must have for any cheese connoisseur. Download it today and we promise you'll think it's far from cheesy!
Click HERE to download What the Cheese? today!

Features

• Database of over 400 types of cheeses from around the world - Loaded with information about each one!
   
• Over 100 Recipes that are centered around using cheese as the main ingredient - surely something in there for everyone to enjoy!
  
• Wine Pairing Guru. Each Cheese has a suggested wine and or beer, but with Wine Pairing Guru, you can search for a cheese by your favorite wine!
  
• Ever wonder what cheese is the most healthy, or how Cheddar cheese is made from fresh cheese curds? Find the answers to these questions and many more with the Cheesy Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Save some serious Cheddar! Featuring exclusive coupons and specials from cheese and wine stores from all over the web! This part of the app makes the whole thing worth more than the cost of the app! 

Click Here to download What the Cheese? mobile iPhone application today