You know those hard, translucent edges that form on your block of cheese when it sits in the fridge for more than a few days? Here’s how to keep cheddar cheesy and delicious.

Coat the exposed edges of the cheese with a thin layer of butter—the moisture from the butter will prevent the cheese from getting hard and inedible. Wrap in foil, and store the buttered cheese in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat the cheese, just wipe off the butter…or not.
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