631928 Fri Jun 26 10:19:37 -0700 2009 11 12 Greater Boston Area 0 4808591 I want to make poutine for a Canada Day vs. USA Day party I am having next week. Canada Day is July 1st, so to compromise, I am having the party on July 2nd! Does anyone know a reliable source for cheese curds? I know that Whole Foods on Cambridge Street will sometimes have a couple of bags, but not consistently. Last year someone found one bag at Trader Joe's in Cambridge. Does anyone know where I will have the most luck finding them? Any other sources for Canadian type items (ketchup flavored potato chips for example) are also appreciated! Thanks in advance, -jt Fri Jun 26 10:19:37 -0700 2009 125420 jennyt 1 4808629 Call any of the Whole Foods, and they can probably get them for you by then, even if they don't have them. They get regular shipments from Maplebrook Farm, that makes their mozzarella, so they can get their curds as well... http://www.mountainmozzarella.com/products-cheddar-bites.htm Fri Jun 26 10:30:00 -0700 2009 4808591 11108 galleygirl 1 4808653 I've consistently seen them at Trader Joe's on Boylston in the Back Bay. Fri Jun 26 10:33:59 -0700 2009 4808591 13218 KitchenAid 1 4808849 TJs in Needham also always has them. I made some with prime rib gravy...possibly the most heart-unhealthy thing I've ever eaten. Fri Jun 26 11:25:23 -0700 2009 4808591 23376 nsenada 1 4808935 Trader Joe's in Arlington Heights always seems to have them. Fri Jun 26 11:51:30 -0700 2009 4808591 13756 GretchenS 2 4809352 Ocean State Job Lot frequently carries the kethup flavored potato chips. I got them a couple of times at the Quincy and Randolph stores. Fri Jun 26 14:17:29 -0700 2009 4808935 22275 janzy 1 4809474 Actually, it's the easiest thing in the world to make your own, if you can't find them to buy. I do it all the time, for making fresh paneer cheese, or cottage cheese. Fri Jun 26 15:06:46 -0700 2009 4808591 11243 mwk 1 4810009 I second Galleygirl. I used to order the Maplebrook Farm's cheddar bites from my Whole Foods store (Cambridge/River Street). These are not as good and as fresh and salty as those you find in Quebec but that is probably your best option in Boston. I doubt you will find a good local source of Canadian products in Boston, at least none of my fellow Canadian citizens have found one. There is CanadianFavourite.com which I have used in the past and I have been pretty happy with their service. Ketchup flavored potato chips: http://www.canadianfavourites.com/Lays_Potato_Chips_Ketchup_All_Dressed_More_p/lays001.htm For your poutine (I might have some in the pantry if that is an emergency): http://www.canadianfavourites.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=sthubert06&CartID=0 If you deep fry your own fries, try duck fat......amazing. The tastiest fries ever. Hope that helps, NB- Fri Jun 26 19:49:36 -0700 2009 4808591 129300 gulliver 2 4817715 Oh dear, this website is making me homesick. I think I'll have to order myself some President's Choice Decadent Cookies to dull the pain and then wash it down with some T. Ho's. Thanks! -jt Tue Jun 30 07:56:12 -0700 2009 4810009 125420 jennyt 1 4816225 The Hannaford's super market chain carries Yancey's Fancy brand from upstate NY in their cheese section. http://www.yanceysfancy.com/specialty_cheeses.htm Mon Jun 29 16:02:59 -0700 2009 4808591 16807 Lighthousehunter 1 4817492 I haven't been in awhile, but... another option is to head down Rt 24 for poutine and have it served to you. Right off the highway in West Bridgewater is Montreal French Fries. Gino does a great job! Tue Jun 30 06:38:30 -0700 2009 4808591 51849 okra 2 4822702 All-Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Sq, Cambridge also has poutine. I have no ability to vouch for authenticity, but I think it's delicious. Wed Jul 01 16:52:33 -0700 2009 4817492 1090171 CStalder