Bad cheese!

calanta · 12-15-2009, 11:18 PM

I think for almost every trip I have ever been on, I have never enjoyed the cheese brought. Even for short day trips it ends up tasting bad, is there any way to solve this mystery?

Foxyloxy · 12-16-2009, 02:32 PM

I usually pack an extra sharp cheddar and that seems to stand up pretty well to being in the cooler. What type of cheese do you bring? I could see where a softer cheese would give you some trouble, especially in the warmer months.

sarahbean · 12-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Hmm, that is odd. I've never had a problem as long as the cheese is kept in a cooler with ice packs (like I usually do). Even just in a lunch bag cooler it's been fine.

campclose · 12-16-2009, 07:57 PM

I always put the cheese in a sealed container and then in the cooler. For some reason when water gets on the cheese it makes it funny tasting. I know exactly what you mean. Try putting it in a container that is sealed so the water can't touch the cheese. (Ice that is melted).

southerngal · 12-18-2009, 08:13 AM

Try taking the block cheeses with you instead of cheese slices and then put in a container in the cooler. I have had this experience too and I love cheese so I hate it when it becomes inedible!

amanda · 12-30-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by campclose

I always put the cheese in a sealed container and then in the cooler. For some reason when water gets on the cheese it makes it funny tasting. I know exactly what you mean. Try putting it in a container that is sealed so the water can't touch the cheese. (Ice that is melted).

This is really the way to go. I've brought cheeses with me camping before and I always find the the way to make sure it doesn't smell funny or have that cooler taste is to seal it separately in a container.

LytWind · 12-31-2009, 10:18 PM

Use a Ziploc before placing the cheese in a container. This will make sure that the cheese will remain dry even when the water entered the container. I don't need to place it in a cooler as long as it stays dry and cool inside my backpack.

javen · 02-06-2010, 04:41 PM

I always choose cheddar type of cheese rather than the soft ones that are easy to get spoiled. If it's a cream cheese, I would bring its own container with a tight covering.

12-15-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
calanta Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 123	Bad cheese! I think for almost every trip I have ever been on, I have never enjoyed the cheese brought. Even for short day trips it ends up tasting bad, is there any way to solve this mystery?

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12-16-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
Foxyloxy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 55	I usually pack an extra sharp cheddar and that seems to stand up pretty well to being in the cooler. What type of cheese do you bring? I could see where a softer cheese would give you some trouble, especially in the warmer months.

12-16-2009, 07:45 PM	#3
sarahbean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	Hmm, that is odd. I've never had a problem as long as the cheese is kept in a cooler with ice packs (like I usually do). Even just in a lunch bag cooler it's been fine.

12-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
campclose Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 153	I always put the cheese in a sealed container and then in the cooler. For some reason when water gets on the cheese it makes it funny tasting. I know exactly what you mean. Try putting it in a container that is sealed so the water can't touch the cheese. (Ice that is melted).

12-18-2009, 08:13 AM	#5
southerngal Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 78	Try taking the block cheeses with you instead of cheese slices and then put in a container in the cooler. I have had this experience too and I love cheese so I hate it when it becomes inedible!

12-31-2009, 10:18 PM	#7
LytWind Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 29	Use a Ziploc before placing the cheese in a container. This will make sure that the cheese will remain dry even when the water entered the container. I don't need to place it in a cooler as long as it stays dry and cool inside my backpack.

02-06-2010, 04:41 PM	#8
javen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 14	I always choose cheddar type of cheese rather than the soft ones that are easy to get spoiled. If it's a cream cheese, I would bring its own container with a tight covering.