489073 Tue Feb 12 15:29:32 -0800 2008 20 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 3391096 Hoping you all can help...I'm Polish, and growing up we used to eat homemade cheese blintzes and pierogis made with dry curd cottage cheese. In Ohio, I recall it was readily available around Lent (and could be found from time to time throughout the year) in the grocery stores. But, I can't seem to find it here, and I have really been dying to make blintzes. I'm in the Old Town area and hopefully don't want to drive too far to get it - but I may, depending on how bad I want them! So - has anyone seen it anywhere?? Help! Tue Feb 12 15:29:32 -0800 2008 97325 MDoodle 1 3391393 Have you tried Wegmans? It would probably be worthwhile to call first before you trek out to the store. Hope you find what you're looking for! Tue Feb 12 16:59:19 -0800 2008 3391096 165120 dckw 2 3391694 Never thought about Wegmans. Great idea...will def. call first! Tue Feb 12 18:27:48 -0800 2008 3391393 97325 MDoodle 1 3392767 I have no experience with dry curd cottage cheese, but could the same effect be had by plopping regular cottage cheese into a strainer or colander, rinsing off the cream, and letting it dry off? Granted, that may not be the most cost-efective option, and the waste of any food may go against one's frugal instincts, but it may be more economical in the big picture than a long journey by car to find "the real thing". Wed Feb 13 06:54:29 -0800 2008 3391096 11647 Warthog 2 3395208 No, that doesn't really work, as the curds retain the moisture inside and/or dry out unevenly. As to the question, I have not seen the kind of dry curd cottage cheese in supermarkets here like we used to have in Indiana, either from the farm or in supermarkets. The only place I have gotten it is from a vendor at the Arlington farmers' market--who, unfortunately, is no longer there. Gee, do I miss that guy and his milk and cheese cheese. Wed Feb 13 16:53:08 -0800 2008 3392767 13233 bacchante 3 3395276 I live in Maryland, so I can't tell you specific places to get dry curd cottage cheese in Virginia. However, here, you can find it at Giant supermarkets in areas with a significant Jewish population. Actually, what they carry is Farmer's cheese, which IMHO is better for making blintzes than dry cottage cheese. Wed Feb 13 17:10:15 -0800 2008 3395208 101718 jerirl 2 3396010 All cottage cheese starts out as dry curd. Then dairies add cream to it because most customers won't buy the dry curd variety. I live in Virginia, like dry curd best, and have been unable to find dry curd - except at farmers' markets. Field of Grace farms (Remington, Virginia), sells dry curd, made from milk from Jersey cows. Wed Feb 13 22:23:11 -0800 2008 3392767 159948 Potomac Bob 3 3398544 Yep. I had forgotten about Fields of Grace, since the curd is a bit different from regular cottage cheese. He comes to the Arlington market even in the winter. Thu Feb 14 14:56:14 -0800 2008 3396010 13233 bacchante 4 3503482 gosh, i'd love to try fresh cottage cheese! will check them out. Tue Mar 18 06:40:11 -0700 2008 3398544 105717 alkapal 1 3397287 Trader Joe's has fresh Ricotta which, while not the same, may be an acceptable substitute as it is much drier than the Supermarket Ricottas. Just a thought. Thu Feb 14 09:55:58 -0800 2008 3391096 12752 MsDiPesto 2 3397646 Try the Russian Gourmet on Slater's Lane in Old Town. They have tons of different kids of cottage and farmer's cheese. Thu Feb 14 11:15:25 -0800 2008 3397287 11227 nissenpa 3 3399296 I actually drove by there this evening on the way back from Rustico and wondered if they would have something that would suffice...I'll plan on stopping in! Thanks! Thu Feb 14 19:49:35 -0800 2008 3397646 97325 MDoodle 1 3507468 I buy farmer's cheese at the MacGruder's in Kemp Mill. I imagine it is very close to dry curd cottage cheese and they have it year round. The non-fat stuff is amazing--it tastes great and is very low cal. I use it in tons of recipes including savory dishes (like saag paneer) and sweet dishes (like pies). Call the MacGruder's in VA to see if they stock it. If not, you are looking at a 35 minutes ride. Also, there is a Polish sausage and take-out place in Rockville--they might have it. Wed Mar 19 10:05:24 -0700 2008 3391096 144174 Super Salad 2 3508504 is it in a tub in same place as cottage cheese? or a plastic package? Wed Mar 19 14:09:25 -0700 2008 3507468 105717 alkapal 1 3714275 I was doing my Chow dilligence b searching the threads before posting, but I cannot find uses for Dry Curd Cottage Cheese. I bought some last night to add to a vegetable korma - with moderate success. Added protein was what I needed Roberts Dairy (KC,MO) is our supplier. What else can I make with it? I love the pierogis idea.... Fri May 23 06:32:23 -0700 2008 3391096 88683 stellamystar 2 3718894 other than the cheese pierogis and the blintzes, i think thats the only two things both of my polish grandmothers made...but they are both super delicious! might be good in pancakes (subbing for ricotta), other pastries...hmm btw i still haven't found it, but i stopped looking really hard anyways. the cheese guy at whole foods looked at me like i was nuts when i asked about it. i know it will pop up somewhere! Sun May 25 05:30:57 -0700 2008 3714275 97325 MDoodle 1 3714609 Whole Foods carry Farmer's cheese, which is very close to dry curd cottage cheese. FoiGras Fri May 23 08:25:55 -0700 2008 3391096 180672 FoiGras 1 3716024 I grew up in Lancaster, PA, where it was always in plentiful supply. My Syrian mother would use it to make Shankleesh, a Syrian cheese that is a rare treat. We also used to make "salad" by combining dry curd cottage cheese with finely chopped veggies, like onions, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers....whatever....and dress it with olive oil. Yum! Fri May 23 15:28:18 -0700 2008 3391096 105918 BigEats 2 3722343 BigEats - thanks for the tip on the syrian salad. I'm on South Beach diet and that sounds perfect for a quick lunch. Mon May 26 19:10:46 -0700 2008 3716024 88683 stellamystar 3 3723082 I grew up on it. By the way, in a pinch it works with regular cottage cheese too, but I prefer dry curd when I can find it. Just add handfuls of small-diced tomato, celery, green onion, cucumber, green and red bell pepper, and chopped parsley, plus salt and pepper. Tue May 27 06:37:31 -0700 2008 3722343 105918 BigEats 1 4891581 I live on the west coast and my daughter lives in Baltimore. On my last visit to Baltimore she wanted blintzes with dry curd cottage cheese. I looked all over Baltimore, never did find any. I tried the farmer's cheese, it is too creamy but does taste like the dry curd. It looks like I might have to bring dry curd cheese from the west coast on my next visit. Sun Jul 26 10:10:13 -0700 2009 3391096 1096604 clackamasgirl