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Head cheese
Thu Nov 06 10:00:44 -0800 2008
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Does anyone know of a local (greater Boston) source for head cheese? I want to give it to my mom for her birthday (seriously). The BJs in Woburn used to have it, but no longer.
Thu Nov 06 10:00:44 -0800 2008
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cgj
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If you can head over to route 1 Karls Sausage Kitchen.... in the south end Lionette's and Formaggio. Not certain right around Woburn (a deli just opened up on 28, but its more or less a boars-head kind of place). Perhaps up towards Lawrence?
Thu Nov 06 10:04:32 -0800 2008
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itaunas
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second Karl's. i think they have at least two kinds, one with big chunks (~1") and another with smaller (1/4"-1/2") chunks.
Thu Nov 06 10:52:21 -0800 2008
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ScubaSteve
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I saw some last week at the Russian market on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner
Thu Nov 06 10:54:32 -0800 2008
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C. Hamster
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ive never even heard of that! :/
Thu Nov 06 11:33:58 -0800 2008
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foodlover678
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Google is your friend...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_cheese
Thu Nov 06 19:47:22 -0800 2008
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galleygirl
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I'm reading Sinclair's "The Jungle" right now.... it has totally put me off processed meats, and I am a meat-loving (former) carnivore.
Fri Nov 07 08:20:35 -0800 2008
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tdaaa
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I had to "The Jungle" in eighth grade and did a project on it. i went vegetarian for a few years after reading it.
Fri Nov 07 19:32:31 -0800 2008
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pickledtink
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"The Omnivores Dilemma" is a good segue from "The Jungle" into the 21st century realities of large scale commodity beef production....and 100 years later, it's still a pretty disgusting process....nontheless, I'd go to Carls for good Head Cheese.
Mon Nov 10 06:20:49 -0800 2008
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cannedmilkandfruitypebbles
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I have also had recs for Kingsolvers “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life.” The recent immigration raids on chicken processing plants have made me think that "The Jungle" remains topical regarding at least the treatment of workers, even if sanitary conditions have improved (if they have).
I was considering a meat CSA even before starting the book, but it is certainly pushing me further towards it. No chance of becoming a vegetarian, though.
Mon Nov 10 09:20:21 -0800 2008
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tdaaa
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I don't recall the brand, but I'm smitten with the head cheese they have at Russo's (Watertown).
Thu Nov 06 15:53:27 -0800 2008
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Food4Thought
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Thanks all, I'll try Russo's first, then Karl's.
Thu Nov 06 17:26:29 -0800 2008
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cgj
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J Pace's in the North End has one brand, can't vouch for the quality as I've never tried it.
Fri Nov 07 07:36:39 -0800 2008
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phatchris
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Myu mother used to serve it on holidays and called it "veal loaf."
Fri Nov 07 11:22:58 -0800 2008
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C. Hamster
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Show your momma some love and don't get her head cheese for her birthday -- PLEASE!!
Fri Nov 07 13:11:53 -0800 2008
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greenstate
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All Russian stores carry it - it is very good and not expensive. Try Bazaar on Beacon in Brookline or Berezka on Harvard (Allston)
Fri Nov 07 15:11:54 -0800 2008
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galka
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Well, if you truly want to show some love for Mom, why not head up to Blood Farm (call first) and ask them to sell you a head? It does take some time and a bit of effort to get the meat from all the facial muscles and then reduce the broth until thick enough to bind the "cheese", but well worth it because your final product will be far superior to anything that can be bought over the counter.
Fri Nov 07 18:18:48 -0800 2008
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rubysdad
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I do not have the time, space, or inclination to try such a thing--I myself don't like head cheese, or in fact, most processed, pressed, etc. deli meats. But my (Polish) mom does. Hence the question. (And greensate--it's OK, it's not like it will be her only gift--but it will be the one she enjoys most.)
Mon Nov 10 08:28:51 -0800 2008
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