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October 1, 2008 at 2:29 pm #641604
miwsParticipantA couple of local condiments (that I can’t enjoy anymore, on my sodium restriced diet :-( ).
Johnny’s Seasoning Salt, originated at Johnny’s Dock Restaurant in Tacoma many, many years ago.
And, Marina’s Tartar Sauce. Used to be Marie’s, originated at Marie’s Restaurant in Seattle, also many, many years ago. (Apparently Marie’s sold off their product lines, except the salad dressings. I noticed the name change on the tartar sauce maybe a couple of years or so ago, but wondered how long I went without noticing. I noticed no change in flavor or quality).
Mike
October 1, 2008 at 4:50 pm #641605
flowerpetalMemberIt would be a happy discovery to find Cougar Gold in WS. I was in Spokane last year in October and brought back several cans (a few for myself, some for friends, and two for fund raising auctions). I was thinking that I might need to drive to Spokane again this year. My understanding, which could be erroneous, is that WSU doesn’t ship to stores anymore but it can be ordered online and shipped at a riduclous shipping & handling fee.
October 1, 2008 at 5:22 pm #641606
mellaw6565MemberThanks Flower – I’ve found the same thing. Can only get it there or order it. Maybe Hunter has found the secret Seattle stash!!
October 1, 2008 at 5:29 pm #641607
HuindekmiParticipantIs there still a WSU store in the Westlake Center? I haven’t really paid attention, but that was the last place I purchased Cougar Gold.
October 1, 2008 at 5:55 pm #641608
ZenguyParticipantFor all you Cougs and cheesaholics…like me here is the skinny on Cougar Gold cheese and where to purchase from the WSU site.
Can I buy Cougar Cheese in stores?
Cougar Cheese is available on the Pullman campus at Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe. In the event Ferdinand’s is closed, you can purchased the cheese at several Pullman locations. Outside of Pullman, Cougar Cheese may be purchase at WSU Branch Campus Bookstores located in Spokane, Richland and Vancouver. It is also sold at the Washington State Connections store, located in the Westlake Mall in downtown Seattle.
October 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm #641609
mellaw6565MemberThanks Zen – It’s been so long since I’ve been to Westlake Center that I didn’t even know they have a WSU store.
October 1, 2008 at 6:15 pm #641610
HunterGParticipantWe’ve got four cans of cougar gold at Thriftway, getting more on Friday.
October 1, 2008 at 6:17 pm #641611
mellaw6565MemberVery cool – even closer! I’m there!
October 1, 2008 at 6:42 pm #641612
HunterGParticipantIt’s in the cheese wall (right net to the deli hot case), bottom left corner.
October 1, 2008 at 8:48 pm #641613
sohonyusaMemberI just bought a can of Cougar Gold at the Met Market last week for $35. Spendy but worth every penny. It really makes the best mac and cheese EVER! They had 5-6 cans at the time. They sell it cut up as well if you don’t want a whole can.
October 1, 2008 at 9:14 pm #641614
flowerpetalMemberI could hug your necks Zenguy, HunterG, and sohonyusa! You might have saved me a trip to Spokane. $35 is almost twice the amount I pay at a WSU book store ($18) but it might still be worth it.
October 1, 2008 at 11:07 pm #641615
FoxyDiamondMemberA must in a NW basket would be BEER!!! How about some Manny’s (oops maybe not in bottles yet?) also there are some REALLY beautiful wines coming from our fine state these days! Glug!
October 1, 2008 at 11:12 pm #641616
ZenguyParticipantIt is only $27 at the Connections store at Westlake, but you might have to pay for parking. I should start going at lunch and distribute it on the down low.
October 2, 2008 at 4:32 am #641617
mellaw6565MemberZen – you have my order:)
October 2, 2008 at 4:34 am #641618
mellaw6565MemberAnd just so people know – Cougar Gold cheddar cheese is made from the milk produced by the dairy cows in the Agricultural Program at WSU.
October 2, 2008 at 4:39 am #641619
ErikParticipantMy first year at Wazzu (late 70’s) I lived across the street from the cougar creamery…loved the ice cream too!
October 2, 2008 at 6:19 am #641620
mellaw6565MemberOk – now I’m jealous I went to college somewhere else!
October 2, 2008 at 7:38 am #641621
credmondParticipantWe sometimes forget the obvious. Get a few bags of Tims Cascade Potato Chips (whatever your fave variety is) and a few bottles of Kemper cola (whatever your fave flavor is). I’m from “back East” and the only potato chip worth a damn was Grandma Utz’ original thick kettle chips – which is exactly what Tim’s are the better variant of. And believe me, Grandma Utz’ chips are probably the best chips east of the Mississippi. And, Stewarts (somewhere in Virginia) and IBC (somewhere in NC?) cola was the sh*te for drinks and Kemper comes pretty damned close.
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So, yeah, good local chips and cola definitely count as specialities of a place and Seattle’s damn lucky, it’s got one each where most places are lucky if they even have one or the other and the majority of places have neither. Forget Frito-Lay, no one west of Pennsylvania (‘cept here) knows how to cook a potato chip and no one west of the Appalachians (‘cept here) knows how to brew a decent cola.
October 2, 2008 at 2:35 pm #641622
BonnieParticipantWhat about Jones Soda? Can’t you get personalized labels?
October 2, 2008 at 4:29 pm #641623
flowerpetalMemberI work downtown and could pick up Cougar Gold at the $27 price… no parking challenges at all when one is riding Metro.
I couldn’t agree more with whoever suggested Cougar Gold for homemade mac and cheese. It will make you weep.
October 2, 2008 at 4:54 pm #641624
addParticipantBonnie – great idea. Here’s the link for customized Jones Soda labels…
October 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm #641625
emkMemberI had never heard of Cougar Gold, and I was curious so did some research and found out you can order it online from the WSU Creamery. With shipping 1 can will cost you $25.00 according to their website. Thought you guys who were searching for it would like to know.
October 2, 2008 at 8:49 pm #641626
JenVMemberI have never heard of Cougar Gold – is it a spread or an actual cheese? Is it so super expensive because they’re raising money for the school? It sounds like people think it’s worth it. The cracked pepper and chive sounds awesome for mac and cheese.
October 2, 2008 at 8:56 pm #641627
mellaw6565MemberIt’s a wedge of hard cheese
October 2, 2008 at 9:08 pm #641628
JenVMemberthank you. I was confused because it comes in a can.
HunterG- does T-way carry all the varieties or just the Gold? The website has all the varieties listed and they all look so good. I am going to have to make some mac-n-cheese for some Husky fans I know… :P
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