curd cheese

[coco_beware]

Okay, so I know this is a long shot but has anyone ever seen cheese curds for sale in the area? I'm looking for curds of white cheddar cheese that had a bit of squeak--if anyone's ever traveled to Quebec it's the cheese they make poutine with.

I have tried Oaxaca cheese as a substitute and it's not quite what I'm after.

Thanks!

[specialcheese]

You can sometimes get cheese curds from Whole Foods downtown. They are made by Rogue Creamery and are white...

http://www.roguecreamery.com/

Like previous posts mentioned you will have to look at them closely since they sometimes are mushy from sitting for too long.

Good Luck!

[24hourbreakfast]

Also, I now remember that Specs off 290 sells cheese curds. They were white. I haven't tried them though.

[coco_beware]

Hmmm... has anyone spotted them at the Specs on Mopac?

[yimay]

i sampled cheese curds from one of the cheese makers at the formerly westlake farmer's market. he sells them in tiny batches. spensive.

[TroyTempest]

I've never had them, but I have seen fried cheese curds on the menu at Culver's.

[achtungpv]

I get them instead of the fries when I go to Culvers for lunch. They're a mix of cheddar and mozzarella curds.

[coco_beware]

Thanks for the Culver's tip, you guys. I stopped by for lunch and split an order of the fried cheese curds with a friend. They were salty and tasty--came with a huge side of ranch for dipping--and although they didn't get cold very well they definitely hit the spot.

[24hourbreakfast]

I lived in Montreal for 5 years and I know exactly what you speak of. My partner made poutine in December using orange cheddar cheese curds we bought from Central Market on South Lamar at Westgate. I asked at the counter if they had white curds (like they do in Quebec), but the cheese guy said they don't and that the orange ones are identical except for a food dye. I found the flavor was actually different, more like a real cheddar cheese than the typical Quebec curds, which have very little flavor. Although not authentic, it was still a great poutine, helped by the fact that we had a can of St-Hubert poutine sauce we had picked up last time we were in Quebec.

They may not have the curds in stock though. The cheese guy told me they were a seasonal item. However, knowing Central Market, they may willing to place a special order on your behalf.

Also, real cheese curds supposedly lose their squeak after only 12 hours of refrigeration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_c... I have had the squeak in my cheese curds but only at Montreal restaurants known for their poutine. To me, this issue remains unresolved.

[Nab]

I got similarly duped by Central Market -- tasted too much like cheddar. At least you had the St-Huberts ! (i'm from ontario)

Unfortunately, I have not come across the squeakies anywhere in town yet.

I have kept curds in the fridge and have not found them to lose their squeak after 12 hours.

[coco_beware]

Well, thanks for the leads. I'll certainly try the orange curds but it sounds like I'll have to buy a big sack of the right stuff next time I'm back home and hope the border guards don't take it away. Thankfully my supply of St. Hub sauce is still plentiful. :)

I appreciate the tips, all. Nice to see some other Canucks around here too.

[verily]

I've never seen white cheddar, but Central Market carries orange cheddar curds on occasion. They keep them next to the various shredded American cheeses in the cheese area.

I believe they're currently shipped in from a Wisconsin dairy. Pay close attention to the date on them because sometimes they sit out for a while and lose their squeak.

[coco_beware]

Ooh, thanks Verily. I've had a few expeditions to Central Market but I never spotted them. I'd prefer white cheese but orange is better than none at all!