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Page Contents:
-Cheese Planes
-Cheese Scissors
-Cheese Knives
-Cheese Gripper
-Cheese & Chocolate Curlers
-Cutting & Serving Boards
-Cheese Wires
-Cheese Markers
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-About Cheese

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Cheese Utensils

Use planes and wires for cutting soft cheeses. The thickness of your slices depends on the angle you're holding the plane, and the pressure you are exerting on the cheese. Slice downwards with the wire cutters for best results.

The 2-handled cheese wire is also great for slicing polenta, and for torting cakes (cutting layers).

Non-stick, kullenschliff (granton), and hollow-bladed knives are used for soft and medium-hard cheeses, and keep the slices from sticking to the blade.

The 2-tine knives are used soft and medium-hard cheeses; cut the cheese and use the pronged end for serving.

Tear-shaped pointed cheese knives are best for Parmesan and other hard cheeses. As is the nature of these cheeses, once split they will generally crumble into chunks. Insert the tip and use downward pressure only.

Narrow rectangular cheese knives work best for semi-soft (or semi-firm) cheeses like Brie or Jack.

Wide rectangular cheese knives are for soft, crumbly cheeses, like Blue Cheese.

Need a spare cheese cutting wire and can't find the right size? Try a music store - a guitar or piano string might just do the trick.

Deco Parchment Leaves provide an elegant bed for cheese cubes and other hors d'oeuvres. And the wood and marble slicers also make for a beautiful presentation.

Oxo Good Grips Cheese Plane Oxo Good Grips Cheese Plane

$9.99
#98570
9" long,
3" wide,
2" slicing blade,
Wavy surface of plane helps keep cheese from sticking,
Stainless plane,
Soft grip rubberized handle,
Dishwasher safe
Made in China Made in China
Giannini Stainless Cheese Plane Giannini Cheese Plane
by Zyliss

$8.99
#23002
9-5/8" long,
3" wide,
2" slices,
18/10 stainless steel,
Made in China Made in China
zyliss dial-n-slice cheese slicer Zyliss Dial-n-Slice Cheese Slicer

$12.99
#121480
9" long,
3-1/4" at its widest,
2-1/4" wide slicing blade,
Turn dial to change thickness,
Stainless steel and high impact plastic,
Dishwasher safe,
5 year limited warranty
Made in China Made in China

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lora cheese scissors

lora cheese scissors - underside view

lora cheese scissors - open
Lora Cheese Scissors

$16.99
#1552
7-1/4" long,
5 x 2-3/4" slicing area,
Cuts approx. 1/8" thick slices,
Replaceable wire,
Sturdy black polycarbonate body,
Open scissors, place soft cheese against the X, and press handles together to slice. Incorporates tongs for serving slices.
Made in Denmark Made in Denmark
replacement wires for lora cheese scissors Lora Cheese Scissors Replacement Strings, 2 Pk

#1558
Discontinued by Importer
2 metal replacement wires,
Each about 14" long
Made in Denmark Made in Denmark

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Grip-ez Cheese Knife Grip-EZ Cheese Knife

$9.99
#12190
10.75" long,
Stainless blade,
Comfort grip santoprene handle,
Dishwasher safe,
Made in China Made in China
holland cheese knife deluxe Holland Cheese Knife Deluxe

$24.99
#97631
12-3/4" long overall,
5-3/4" long blade,
1" wide blade,
3/32" thick blade,
4-1/4" long straight handle,
3-1/4" wide helper handle,
Rosewood handles
Made in Netherlands Made in Holland
6.75" Parmesan Cheese Knife Parmesan Cheese Knife, 6.75"

$5.99
#55115
6-3/4" long,
1-5/8" blade at its widest,
3-1/4" long,
1.5mm thick,
Wood handle
Made in Italy Made in Italy
Metalla open-blade stainless cheese knives Metalla Open-Blade Stainless Set of 2 Cheese Knives

$15.99
#98710
6-3/4" and 8-1/4" long overall,
3-3/4" long handles,
18/8 brushed stainless,
Dishwasher safe,
Ideal for cutting, slicing or cubing any type of cheese, from hard to semi-firm to soft and crumbly
Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan
Set of 3 Cheese Knives Set of 3 Cheese Knives

$9.99
#98704
5" - 5.5" long,
Stainless with wood handles,
Light duty,
Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan
Set of 5 Stainless Cheese Knives Stainless Cheese Knives, Set of 5

$16.99
#12151
Approx. 6-1/4" long,
Handles 3/8" thick,
Stainless steel,
Polished blades, satin handles,
Dishwasher safe
Made in China Made in China
metalla cheese knives 4-pc set Metalla Cheese Knives 4-Pc Set

$17.99
#98702
Approx 5.25" long,
Heavy gauge stainless steel blades,
Rubberized handles,
Dishwasher safe
Made in China Made in China

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cheese gripper Cheese Gripper

$7.99
#5205
5-3/4" long,
7/8" high metal end edges,
Fold over cheese or other food,
Grip between thumb and rest of hand,
Keeps fingers safe when grating or slicing,
Stainless steel and flexible plastic,
Dishwasher safe
Made in China Made in China

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cheese and chocolate shaver

cheese and chocolate shaver
Girouette Cheese & Chocolate Curler

$39.99
#122094
8-5/8" round base,
7/8" thick solid wood,
Shaft and grating knife,
5" chocolate mold with centering arm,
4-5/8" high acrylic dome cover
Made in China Made in China
(Cheese and chocolate shown not included.)
Use to shape Tête de Moine cheese, or chocolate, into delicate curls to make beautiful rosettes, for a beautiful and tasty presentation.
la girolle original cheese scraper

Instructions for Cheese Curler
Girolle Originale Cheese Curler

$89.99
#2317
8-5/8" round base,
7/8" thick solid wood,
Shaft and grating knife
Made in Switzerland Made in Switzerland
(Cheese shown not included.)
Use to shape Tête de Moine cheese, or chocolate, into delicate curls to make beautiful rosettes, for a beautiful and tasty presentation.

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Wire Cheese Slicer with Marble Serving Board Wire Cheese Slicer With Marble Serving Board

$12.99
#4109
8.25" long,
5" wide,
1" high,
2 extra wires,
Rubber feet,
For soft cheese only
Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan
Cheese Slicer Replacement Wires

Replacement Wires for Cheese Slicer
Replacement Wire, 5"

$1.99
#97906
For #4109 above, to replace style with hanging ferrules at ends,
5" long
(Shown at top of both photos)
(Instructions)
Replacement Wire, 5.75"

$1.99
#97907
For #4109 above, to replace style with loop-end wire,
5-3/4" long
(Shown at bottom of both photos)
(Instructions)
Capri rose marble cheese slicer Capri Rose Marble Cheese Slicer

#21027
Discontinued
8-3/4 x 5-3/4" base area,
8 x 5" top,
3/4" thick marble,
Iron/steel base,
For soft cheese only
Made in Indonesia Made in Indonesia
Replacement Wire for Capri Rose Marble Cheese Slicer

$1.99
#21028
Fits above cheese board only
(Instructions)
Wooden Cheese Cutter Table

Underside of Wooden Cheese Cutter Table
Wooden Cheese Cutter Table

$24.99
#7931
11-3/4" x 4-1/8" platform,
3-1/8" high,
3-3/8" wide stainless blade,
Blade adjustable for slice thickness,
Counter lip on front leg for steadiness
Made in Italy Made in Italy
Cheese board with tools and storage drawer

Cheese board with tools and storage drawer
Trudeau Cheese Board With Integrated Compartment and Tools

$26.99
#98721
12" diameter,
1-3/4" thick,
Natural hardwood upper level,
Dark stained wood storage compartment,
Includes fork, wide, narrow and pointed blades
Made in China Made in China
triangular cheese board with knife Triangular Cheese Board With Knife

$34.99
#97620
11-3/4" triangular board,
Natural beechwood,
3/4" thick,
8-3/4" long knife,
4" blade fits in slot on board,
Rosewood handles
Made in Netherlands Made in Holland

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Cheese Wire With Handles Handled Cheese Wire

$2.99
#97959
18.5" long stainless wire,
2.75" plastic handles,
Made in France Made in France
Heavy Adjustable-Wire Cheese Slicer Adjustable Wire Cheese Slicer

$10.99
#5736
5.25" long,
5" wide,
3.5" slices,
Extra wire,
Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan
Replacement Wire

$2.49
#12608
Use with above slicer only

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white porcelain cheese flags

white porcelain cheese flags
White Porcelain Cheese Flags, 6 Pk

$9.99
#15910
2-1/4 x 1-1/2" flags,
1-1/2" long post,
3/16" thick,
White glazed porcelain,
Black marker included,
Erases with soap and water,
Dishwasher safe
Made in China Made in China
farmyard animals porcelain cheese markers Cheese Markers, Set of 6 Farmyard Animals

$14.99
#15903
2-3/4" high overall,
1-1/4" x 3/8" writing surface,
2 each: cow, sheep, goat,
White porcelain,
Includes non-toxic washable marker
Made in China Made in PRC

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set of 3 porcelain cheese buttons Porcelain Cheese Buttons

$9.99
#121707
Cow, sheep and goat,
1-3/4 to 2-1/4" high overall,
1-1/4" round base,
5/8" long prongs
White porcelain
Made in China Made in China
Use for holding the cheese for cutting.

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Swirled Glass Cheese Shaker Swirl Glass Cheese Shaker

$1.59
#17049
3.5" high,
2.75" wide,
6 oz. capacity,
Glass with chrome top
Glass Cheese Shaker Glass Cheese Shaker, 12 Oz

$2.49
#14961
5.5" high,
3" wide,
12 oz. capacity,
Glass with chrome top
Made in China Made in China
glass cheese shaker Glass Cheese Shaker, 7 Oz

$2.99
#17041
3-7/8" high,
3" top diameter,
1-3/4" bottom diameter,
7 oz capacity,
Heavy glass container,
Screw-on stainless steel cover,
Plastic lid
Made in China Made in China
Stainless Cheese Shaker With Cover Covered Cheese Shaker

$7.99
#18235
3.75" high,
2-5/8" wide,
18/8 stainless,
Plastic cover,
Made in China Made in China

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stainless steel and glass cheese and condiment server Stainless & Glass Cheese & Condiment Server With Hinged Lid

$14.99
#1307
2" deep,
3-3/8" high to top of handle,
3-1/2" wide,
5-3/8" lip to handle,
Opening in lid for spoon (not included),
18/10 stainless steel base, lid and handle,
Removable glass container
Made in Italy Made in Italy
cheese and condiment server 3-pc set

cheese and condiment server, 3-pc set
Cheese & Condiment 3-Pc Server

$17.99
#1280
8 oz capacity,
4.4" diameter base,
Glass cup is 3.5" wide, 1.6" deep,
5.5" long serving spoon,
Hinged lid,
18/10 stainless steel body and spoon,
Acrylic stop in handle,
Glass cup easily lifts out,
Made in ChinaMade in China
Retro hinged cheese or sugar bowl, 12 oz

Retro hinged cheese or sugar bowl, 12 oz
Retro Hinged Cheese/Sugar Bowl, 12 Oz

$21.99
#77018
12 oz capacity,
3" high,
3.5" to top of knob,
4.7" top diameter,
5.1" long serving spoon,
Heavy beveled glass container,
Stainless steel removable cover and spoon,
Cover is hinged at center,
Cover locks onto glass container,
Made in ChinaMade in China

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Instructions for Replacing Wire on Cheese Boards

- Unscrew handle
- Slide metal handle in marble slightly to the right.
- Insert wire loop.
- Slide onto metal bar.
- Push back in.
- At the handle end, bring wire across top.
- Screw handle knob over loop.

Wire should be aligned with groove on board. Misalignment by hitting side of marble board may cause wire to break.

Use only for soft cheese.

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About Cheese

Natural Cheese There are hundreds of varieties of natural cheese. Cheese is generally made from whole milk, although skim milk, cream, and goat's milk are also used. Cheesemaking consists of separating most of the milk solids from the milk by coagulating with safe bacterial cultures and rennet or a microbial enzyme. The curd is then separated from the whey by heating, stirring, and pressing.
After the cheese has been formed into its characteristic shape, it is given a wax or other protective coating and allowed to age for varying lengths of time, depending on the kind of cheese being made. When the cheese has reached its proper aging or curing state, it is cut into sizes suitable for consumer use.

A 1½-ounce serving of natural cheese supplies the same amount of calcium as 1 cup of milk or yogurt, as well as 12 to 14 grams total fat, 9 grams saturated fatty acids, 4 milligrams cholesterol, and 173 calories. For sodium, while 1 cup of milk contains 120 milligrams, 1½ ounces of natural cheese could contain from 110 to 450 milligrams, while 2 ounces of process cheese could contain 800 milligrams.

The U.S. Grade AA shield may be found on Cheddar cheese in some stores. Other cheeses may receive industry grades, but these do not appear on consumer packages.

     U.S. Grade AA cheese:
     has fine, highly pleasing Cheddar flavor;
     smooth, compact texture;
     uniform color and attractive appearance

Process Cheese Process cheese is a blend of cheeses which have been shredded, mixed, heated, and then molded. No further ripening occurs. Process cheese may contain pimentos, fruits, vegetables, or meats.
If the label says "process cheese food," other ingredients such as nonfat dry milk or whey solids and water have been added, resulting in a lower milk-fat content and more moisture than process cheese.

Process cheese spread has an even higher moisture content and lower milk-fat content than process cheese and cheese food. As a result, it's more spreadable.

Process cheese products usually come packed in slices, loaves, or jars.

Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese is a soft, uncured cheese prepared by mixing dry curd cottage cheese with a creaming mixture. "Dry curd cottage cheese" has a milk-fat content of less than 0.5 percent, while "cottage cheese" must have a milk-fat content of at least 4 percent.
Lowfat and nonfat varieties of cottage cheese are defined in FDA standards of identity. Lowfat cottage cheese must have a milk-fat content between 0.5 percent and 2 percent. Nonfat cottage cheese contains less than 0.5 percent total fat.

Cottage cheese may bear the USDA "Quality Approved" shield if it is of good quality and made under USDA supervision.

Tip on Cottage Cheese: All cottage cheeses should be used within 10 to 30 days.

(Source: www.ams.usda.gov/kidsweb/dairygrading.htm)

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