I am eating cottage cheese right now.
It is sooooo good!
Just plain cottage cheese. Nothing in it. No crazy flavors, no fun package, nothing.
Just plain loving it.
And NO ONE gets it! I can't brag about it! Whenever I tell somehow how much I enjoy eating a delicious tub of cottage cheese, they almost always shiver in disgust.
So here I am asking: is it just me? I feel that it is incredibly under-rated.
Debate away.
EmmyJane
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My fiance eats more cottage cheese than any human being I've ever met. I'm guessing 4 tubs a week. Its not just you...
squareeyes
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When I was a kid I liked to put sugar on it. Caveat: I liked to put sugar on pretty much anything.
It does make a good snack although I rarely think of it when shopping. I can't see it as a side dish for anything. It's a good substitute for ricotta in cooking if you don't happen to have ricotta on hand.
Didn't it used to be a staple of "diet plates" at the Woolworth's counter? A scoop on a lettuce leaf with a slice of pineapple on top?
I think there was also a lime jello/cottage cheese dish that was popular at family picnics.
NewGuy
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It just reminds me too much of the beach, and those women who look like they just sat on a big mound of gravel -then got up.
Don't know. There's a bad vibe to it for me. Not saying it isn't tasty ~it's just that I can't look at it for too long, that's all.
The best part is pouring off the murky liquid after removing the tamper-resistant plastic cover for the first time, and all subsequent times the water pools on the surface of the product.
Sometimes, I add foreign objects to the mix (i.e., some canned pineapples...adds a little kick!), but as mentioned at the top, I love it plain.
My lady-friend (nothing serious my babies, calm down) suggests that I mix equal parts cottage cheese and applesauce together to create an addictivly delicious concoction.
But I haven't tried it yet.
Because I don't trust her.
Issues...
SarahScoot
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I absolutely love cottage cheese. Darigold trim cottage cheese (purplish lid) to be exact. I've tried other brands and never enjoyed them quite as much; the worst was Nancy's cultured organic brand - yuck!
My husband enjoys dipping Tim's Luau BBQ potato chips or French Onion Sun Chips in cottage cheese. Gotta admit - it's a pretty good combo :-)
Oh, and Costco's generally the most cost-effective place to buy cottage cheese, as it comes in a 3-lb. tub for less than $6.00.
squareeyes
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Just remembered a former roommate who pretty much lived on pretzels dipped in cottage cheese. That, cereal, and chicken strips. She never had to write down a shopping list.
Crushed up bits of Kettle Chips in cottage cheese. Yum.
flowerpetal
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I've been doing the retro comfort food thang lately. So I bought some cottage cheese and mixed it with the lime jello and crushed pineapple all put into a ring mold. Of course there were a few spoonfulls of cottage cheese left over; and I recalled then how delish it is alone and unadorned.
CatP
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SarahScoot, I am absolutely with you on the Darigold v. Nancy's! The Trader Joe's organic isn't too bad, but for eating plain Darigold trim is the best.
I mix cottage cheese with salsa instead of sour cream--yum.
Now I have to try dipping potato chips in cottage cheese. Yay, I know what to have for lunch!
TammiWS
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LOVE cottage cheese. Just had it for lunch myself and cut up cheddar chunks to add to it.
Love using it as a dip for Pringles too. Or Wheat Thins.
Darigold, large curd is the best.
trensuela
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Cottage cheese rocks no ands ifs or buts about it. A really good snack for right before bed as it assists in fat burning and may boost HGH production so one can like get big and green.
andrea
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me too, me too! I love cottage cheese! I go the route of the low fat Trader Joe brand, which works for me. I like to dip wheat thins (excellent choice Tammi), pita bread, carrot sticks, celery, just about anything really! Mmmm. I want some now!
YUM! I like mine with lots of pepper. But then I put lots of pepper on pretty much everything. But dipping kettle chips in it is also darn good! I usually go for the lucerne (safeway) 2% or 1%. I agree that the Nancy's is yucky - too sour tasting.
Bikefor1
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I hate cottage cheese but I'll eat Ricotta in a heartbeat.
Btw, if you want to keep cottage cheese fresher longer, turn it upside down. The cheese creates a seal with the lid, keeping air out. Air is the enemy.
SarahScoot
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Bikefor1: I love cottage cheese (as stated) but strongly dislike ricotta. The worst is ricotta cheesecake... to expect that lovely, creamy New York cheesecake flavor and be accosted by the flavor of bland, dry ricotta cheesecake should be criminal! ;-)
When I was a kid, we used to take half a cantaloupe and fill the hollow where the seeds were with cottage cheese. Eat the bowl along with the cottage cheese.
I too prefer my cottage cheese with course bits of freshly cracked black pepper on it.
NewGuy
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Thanks Bikefor1, it's like a 'Hint from Heloise'
Love cottage cheese. Always Darigold!!! Yum!!
villagegreen
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I could practically live on cottage cheese w/ freshly cracked black pepper - thought I was the only that did that. Sometimes I put so much on the cottage cheese turns a disturbing shade of gray. Delicious!
lazybeard
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Wow, I thought I was the only closet Cottage Cheese Lover (CCCL?). I may have it once or twice a year in the fridge since my wife won't touch it. As a kid I would add pineapple for that juicy kick to it.
Mmmmm, I may need to pick up 6-pack of CC at Safeway this weekend.
i remember cottage cheese as one of the ingredients in the first guacamole i ate:)
i had forgotten about cottage cheese and Cantaloupe... i have cantalope but have no cottage cheese because hubby doesn't eat it...
when i do buy it i also buy those little cans of pinapple made for kid's lunches... it's just the right amount to mix in a bowl:)
i think i'll go find something for lunch.
The best energy boost breakfast I have ever had is to make some instant oatmeal, mix in cottage cheese and cinnamon, and top with almond slivers. It is like spinach for Popeye, especially on cold rainy days.
I typically mix it with yogurt and cinnamon, sometimes also granola or cereal. Also like it on toast with fresh tomato slices. MMMM!
Oh, and just for the vote, I absolutely prefer Trader Joe's lowfat.
My husband eats insane amounts of cottage cheese. I really enjoy it too, but really need to limit dairy, so I don't eat it much. But when I do, I take frozen blueberries, microwave them until warm and soupy and then pour the cottage cheese on top. Fortunately, my favorite cottage cheese ever is a NYC brand (Friendship no-salt-added) and I can't get it here, so I'm less tempted.
Keith
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Even better (IMO) than plain ol' pepper is Lawry's Seasoned Pepper on cottage cheese. MMMMMMM! A little Seasoned Salt won't hurt, either.
angelescrest
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Ricotta is sublime, especially mixed with a bit of honey, raw almonds...it is so rich.
Ever tried cottage cheese + honey heated on toast?
Cottage cheese with a blop of strawberry preserves on top...mmm. Preferably large curd (to get that cheese curd squeak sensation) with homemade freezer jam.
Richard Nixon like cottage cheese with ketchup on it. Can't do it.
Cottage cheese with VINE RIPENED SUMMER tomatoes, little salt and pepper, and all swirled together. Sometimes add a few bits of avacado... Could eat it for b'fast, lunch, and dinner daily during summer time!!!! Yum!!!
Cottage cheese,tomato, hard boiled egg, salt and pepper...yummier!
i see cottage cheese in my future:)
So, it appears that the majority of West Seattle Blog commentators are in agreement that cottage cheese very well be the purest and most delectible nectar of the gods.
With this new found knowledge, (as well as everyones interesting and titilatingly delicious variations on how to best prepare it) I think that a Cottage Cheese potluck be organized.
We can hold blind taste tests to see if your C.C.-brand IQ is really up to snuff.
Everyone can bring their favorite toppings and concoctions and flavors.
It'll be wonderful!
If you can dare convince your tastebuds to wait until June, even I will be able to attend (and Sue, I'll bring you a container or two of Friendship brand!)!
If this was to be organized, who would be in?
-Adam
pigeonmom
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*blurgh*
*shudder*
me no likey
I think I have a problem with the texture
make a beer club cottage cheese is no fun
It could be a combo.
What beer or wine accompanies cottage cheese?
You're a REAL cottage cheese superstar if you know that!
Oh snap! I know the answer:
ALL OF THEM!
Cottage cheese is palatable with any and all beverage items. Just another reason it is so beautiful!
Cottage cheese by itself sounds great. Forget the lettuce, the fruit - just plain old full strength cottage cheese for me. Pepper on top is nice too. The only improvement I could see might be a liberal amount of real bacon bits sprinkled on top.
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Thank you SarahScoot for the advice about the large size available at Costco.
biankat
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My fur babies get cottage cheese in every meal. Brings a bit more protein to them, and makes mealtime more interesting. Personally I don't care for any cottage cheese makers available up here. My favorite is Knudsen's, which is widely available in CA, but up here it's only available in little snack packs. Not economical at all :(
EmmyJane
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I wonder if the West Seattle grocery stores had a surge in cottage cheese sales yesterday...
andrea
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I totally dig that there are 40 replies in a post all about the love of cottage cheese! So cool. And I'll go to a cottage cheese potluck. I'll bring the wheat toast and tomato slices. Count me in for June.
NewGuy
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Thought I'd try something new, so I put cottage cheese in my tacos once. Not so great, and it kind of ran together with the tomatos, making somewhat of a pink taco.
I'm actually surprised that it took 41 posts before it came to that.
Very interesting, NewGuy. :)
trensuela
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Cottage cheese and hair bands.....it's what the cool kids are into these days
emmy jane.. i didn't get mine till today...
biankat.. i had forgotten about cottage cheese for the fur babies. they will have some tonight.
AdamonAlki ... cottage cheese in june sounds like the basis of an intereting WSB get-together.. combined with a BBQ and games... this could be interesting:)
carrieann
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Cottage cheese mixed with dill weed, cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices to dip. Yum.
Favorite recipe is plain cottage cheese with fruit baked @ 350 degrees in a pie tin, then slathered on a piece of garlic cheese bread. Worst heartburn ever, but it tastes so good.
biankat...
my fur babies say thanks to your fur babies for reminding me about cottage cheese...
Thanks "Full Tilt" for the great new take on cottage cheese.....going to try it today....yummy
I was raised with cottage cheese by my Irish grandmother...cottage cheese w/ pineapple...w/peaches.....w/ tomatoes....it was our "salad"...always with bread and potatoes!! LOL
She lived to be 87 and my Mother to 95 ....Gramma always said that Potatoes were the staff of life..hmmmmmm this generation and the following in our family went to sweet potatoes, but still cottage cheese.....must be something to it!!
CallMeAl
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omigosh! here's another. I tried cottage cheese on my baked potato today with mess 'o cracked black pepper. Delish.
charlabob
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OK, I love it too -- as long as it isn't suspended in green jello. Or is that just a midwestern church supper delicacy? How about cottage cheese and beets? And definitely sign me up for the potluck. In honor of the bob's legenday chicken curry, I'll make curried cottage cheese.
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