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Zippered Plastic Bag as Grated Cheese Catcher

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

By Sharon Tanenbaum and Ashley Tate
Cheese grater in a plastic bagRita Maas

Place the grater in a bag and keep it there as you shred a block of cheese. The bag catches all the shavings, and the kitchen counter stays clean. It's just another reason to smile when you say "cheese."

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