411195 Wed Jun 13 18:03:55 -0700 2007 18 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2658002 Just read the tasting article about Mozzarella di bufala on sfgate. Got me inspired to prepare a salad with some. Since a lot of places only carry it seasonally, has anyone seen any of this recently in the shops anywhere in the area? Wed Jun 13 18:03:55 -0700 2007 15083 sgwood415 1 2658054 Cheeseboard in Berkeley has a couple of brands. Cowgirl Creamery in the Ferry Building has a California made mozzarella di bufala that the Chronicle did not know about. Wed Jun 13 18:20:46 -0700 2007 2658002 10133 wally 2 2658300 Have you tried the Cowgirl version? I didn't know they made one. I'm curious to know how it compares to the Italian versions. Wed Jun 13 19:55:27 -0700 2007 2658054 15083 sgwood415 3 2658312 Looking at their website, I think they don't make it, but they sell one from Bubulus Bubalis in Northern Cal, which is made from Norcal buffaloes. Anyone try this cheese? Wed Jun 13 19:59:29 -0700 2007 2658300 15083 sgwood415 4 2658609 Yes, when it is fresh it is very nice, somewhat firmer than Gustosella with a good dairy flavor and a little hit of salt. They have been selling it for years. Wed Jun 13 22:41:26 -0700 2007 2658312 10133 wally 1 2658202 not too long ago I saw at A. G. Ferrari Foods at the California location Wed Jun 13 19:15:04 -0700 2007 2658002 52212 Lori SF 2 2668235 This was in the SF Gate today- they mention the one I have tried from A.G Ferrari so that means they must still carry it, but you will find other places to try from this article. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/06/13/FDGKIQD0FT1.DTL Sun Jun 17 11:05:13 -0700 2007 2658202 52212 Lori SF 1 2658224 Not sure, but you could try molinari's in North Beach and Lucca Ravioli in the mission. Wed Jun 13 19:23:58 -0700 2007 2658002 103870 Fussy Foodie 1 2658399 I've bought mozzarella di Bufala from Campagnia at Costco in Richmond. I haven't seen it in San Leandro, though, so not all of the stock it. It's $9.99 for 500 grams. Wed Jun 13 20:45:45 -0700 2007 2658002 10159 Ruth Lafler 2 2658490 Costco? That sounds surprising given that good mozzarella di bufala should be eaten quite soon after it's made. How would you describe the quality? Wed Jun 13 21:30:27 -0700 2007 2658399 15083 sgwood415 3 2658507 I'm no expert, but it tasted pretty good to me! Wed Jun 13 21:36:31 -0700 2007 2658490 10159 Ruth Lafler 1 2658521 Cheeseboard is the standard. BTW, you might just go whole hog and try the BURRTA while you are at it ... that's like M di B turned up to 11. Although it is $$$ and addicting. It is best try C'board on Thr afternoon for BURRATA and probably for good MdiB. The Burrata in the green wrapper is better than the Bulbus stuff. As you say availability is slightly erratic, but they had it a couple of weeks ago. BTW, this is a frequently asked question, so worth searching archives for. Wed Jun 13 21:43:59 -0700 2007 2658002 16770 psb 2 2659059 Didn't see any recent posts in the archives. I always grab some burrata when I see it, quite familiar with that one. It's a little different than mozerella di buffala. I'll check the cheeseboard for it. Thu Jun 14 06:58:39 -0700 2007 2658521 15083 sgwood415 1 2658524 You might check Trader Joe's. I know that they've carried it in the past. Wed Jun 13 21:44:59 -0700 2007 2658002 25012 chemchef 2 2659061 That one rated quite poorly in the taste test. Thu Jun 14 06:59:19 -0700 2007 2658524 15083 sgwood415 3 2667685 Really? I love the stuff at TJ's and buy it all the time. Sun Jun 17 03:42:18 -0700 2007 2659061 75986 aeevr 4 2667981 Yes, really, that one did not rate well. But hey, eat what you like. I haven't tried that one in awhile, but it did not fare well in the sfgate taste test by Carol Ness: "Third-ranked Mandara ($5.99 for 7 ounces, Trader Joe's) fell short both for texture and flavor. This mozzarella was "grainy" with the "texture of cottage cheese," and had a "tangy" but "decent" flavor." Sun Jun 17 08:44:41 -0700 2007 2667685 15083 sgwood415 1 2660766 Kennsington Market carries it but I haven't tried it yet. Thu Jun 14 13:49:57 -0700 2007 2658002 10264 rworange 1 2672731 Definitely recommend the Bufala from Cilento - that tied for first in the Chronicle tasting...have been very lukewarm on the locally made Bubalis... Mon Jun 18 23:02:26 -0700 2007 2658002 106340 alessandrino