In article >,
Mark Thorson > wrote:
>sf wrote:
>>
>> On Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:57:46 +0000 (UTC), (Charlotte L.
>> Blackmer) wrote:
>> >
>> > (I avoid cut cheeses there. They go off REALLY fast.
>>
>> I haven't had that experience, so again... it's where you shop.
>
>TJ's cut cheeses usually have off flavors.
>I stopped buying them after I had to throw
>one out as inedible. I believe it's the
>plastic wrap they use -- either the off flavor
>is coming from the plastic itself or the wrap
>is allowing off flavors to permeate through.
>
>Never again.
I heard that they didn't keep the cheese-cutting/wrapping surfaces cleaned
off properly. Again, the prepackaged ones like the goat cheese logs or the
cream cheese in boxes are fine. (TJ's is where I usually buy those - good
price, etc.)
Some of the cut cheeses are (IMO) tasty party treats so I just swoop in
shortly beforehand and purchase them.
I had a wedge of Gruyere that lasted for a while but I don't recall its
original packaging.
Charlotte
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