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Don’t ruin an expensive chunk of Parmigiano by storing it incorrectly. The mistake most people make it to put the cheese in a sealed airtight container or, worse still, wrap it in cling film. When after a few days they find it covered in mold they get very upset. The way to best store this hard cheese is to wrap it in old fashioned paper or a cloth or kitchen towel, preferably slightly moist; this will allow it to breathe, and the moist cloth will prevent it from drying out.
To store freshly grated Parmigiano place in an unsealed bowl and cover with a sheet of kitchen towel or similar; give it a stir every few days to allow the cheese to breathe. It will dry out after several days but will be just as good on your food.
Alberto Camisa, www.camisa.co.uk
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