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"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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On Tue 28 Nov 2017 10:40:12a, Ophelia told us...

> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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> On Tue 28 Nov 2017 01:26:47a, Ophelia told us...
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>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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>> On Mon 27 Nov 2017 02:30:53p, Ophelia told us...
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>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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>>> On Mon 27 Nov 2017 12:34:36p, U.S. Janet B. told us...
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>>>> On Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:13:43 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>>No matter what stores I shop in I can rarely find large curd
>>>>>cottage cheese, and dry curd cottage cheese is virtually
>>>>>non-existent. Large curd works well in some of my recipes. and
>>>>>dry curd is the only kind I can use in certain cheesecakes I
>>>>>like to bake.
>>>>>
>>>>>Anyone else have that problem?
>>>>
>>>> yes, I prefer large curd. In the last year or so I have been
>>>> able, if I look very carefully, to find one or two cartons of
>>>> large curd. Compared to probably a hundred cartons of small
>>>> curd in every possible configuration. (Winco and Albertsons)
>>>> Janet US
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>>> This must be more widespread than I thought. I've tried 4
>>> supermarket chais here in Phoenix, and when visiting in Ohio I
>>> found the same was true there. 'Tis a pity!
>>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright
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>>> ==
>>>
>>> Can't you make your own? I assume it is similar stuff to the
>>> curds I used to make for Yorkshire curd tarts. Very easy. Warm
>>> milk, mix with rennet and hang in a muslim bag to drain.
>>>
>>>
>>>

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>> Yes, I suppose I could, but just never thought of it. The next
>> time I shop and fail to find the large curd cottage cheese, I'll
>> give it a try. I bought a few Yorkshire Curd Tarts a couple of
>> times and really enjoyed them, but have never had a recipe. The
>> ones I bought were delicious, with plenty of currants and
>> flavored with rosewater.
>>
>> Wayne Boatwright
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>> https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/y...urd_tart_20002
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>
> Thank you so much, O. I never expected a recipe. Now I will have
> to make some cheese curds. Rennet tablets and fresh whole milk are
> now on my shopping list. I'm guessing I can use my jelly bag to
> drain the mixture. The tarts are in my future! :-)
>
>
> Wayne Boatwright
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> Brilliant They are a favourite here too) I started to make
> my own curds many years ago when I lived in Malta and couldn't get
> them. I nearly always have a bag of curds, hanging over a bowl to
> drain LOL
>
> I have made my own for many years but just now, as you know, we
> are down on the farm and I can buy good ones ready made,although I
> never think they are as good as the ones made at home
>


Few things we purchase are as good as we make at home. :-)


Wayne Boatwright

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