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Jambon-it May 16, 2006 12:56 PM

where to buy Queso Fresco cheese?

i've checked places like all the Whole Foods Markets.
South End Formag.
Bodegas in JP.

All to no avail.

Any ideas where I can buy this super yummy cheese?

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    slade May 22, 2006 04:40 PM

    You will find it in most Costco's, as well.

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      Mike P May 17, 2006 09:48 AM

      I have purchased it at the Alewife Whole Foods several times... they have occasionally not had it when I was looking for it, so it's possible that your visits are when they're out.

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        nancyh May 16, 2006 10:51 PM

        Costco!

        Queso Fresco and Queso Blanco.

        How are they different (in Boston) and what shall I do with them (in Boston) if I try them (in Boston)?

        (LOL, can you tell I'm expecting this to get booted away from the Boston-area board to the 'cooking' forum?)

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          pluziam May 16, 2006 03:46 PM

          Market Basket in No Andover has 4 or 5 varieties. I slice it and fry it and put it on toasted french bread with salsa.

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            mB fka MB May 16, 2006 06:23 PM

            Somerville's Basket has a bunch

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            debtslave May 16, 2006 03:21 PM

            Stop and Shop by the Somerville Home Depot.

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              eLizard May 16, 2006 01:50 PM

              Shaw's in Eastie and S&S in Revere

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                doctor_mama May 16, 2006 01:50 PM

                Hannaford's on Main St. in Waltham has it. What do you use it for?

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                  Jambon-it May 16, 2006 02:14 PM

                  I use it when making Mexican dishes.
                  It's great as a topping.
                  It's really light flavored.
                  Not at all intrusive.

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                  lorarose May 16, 2006 01:43 PM

                  Anywhere there's a Latin contingent. I find it at Market Basket in Salem.

                  Lori

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                    Karl S May 16, 2006 01:34 PM

                    Stop & Shop in Malden/Everett.

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                      Emilief May 16, 2006 01:23 PM

                      Any of the Brazilian supermarkets in Framingham or Brighton.

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                        DotDiner May 16, 2006 01:23 PM

                        i've purchased it at the Stop n Shop at the South Bay Center in Dorchester.

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                          JR May 16, 2006 01:05 PM

                          I would imagine that you can find it in most of the Hispanic/Latin American Markets in the area. I haven't bought it here but when I lived in CT I could find it at any Mexican Market.

                          If that doesn't pan out you can always order it from V&V Supremo. They have a large assortment of Mexican Products (especially cheese).

                          Link: http://www.vvsupremo.com/englishindex...

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