Do you hate it when cottage cheese separates and you end up with a yellowish, watery liquid you have to stir back into it? Try turning the container upside down when you place it back in the fridge, after you've open it and used some. I've been doing this for years and it really works.
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I like cottage cheese and I will have to try this...Thanks for the tip. Continued Good luck!
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