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Default How to cut a 5 pound block of cheese?


"cshenk" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" wrote
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>>>> So now I have another 5 pound block that I will need to cut up soon. I
>>>> have been cutting them in cubes. Is there some other way to cut
>>>> this besides a knife? I have Wusthoff knives (except for the ceramic

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>> Thanks! I am hoping the wire arrives soon. Daughter has eaten most of
>> the last block I just cut up. I have chastised her for doing that.
>> Meanwhile I have a small package that I know I can easily cut up. I am
>> holding off on that 5 lb. block until the wire arrives.

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> I mostly use a cheese plane. Similar to a veggie peeler but a firm long
> back and the slot pulls off a decent curl for use on crackers or in
> samwiches.
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> I don't have the wrist strenght to use a wire.


That wouldn't work for cubes though.