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cottage cheese in Baja

ArvadaGeorge - 10-26-2010 at 07:02 AM

My wife and I are planning a extended trip to Baja
I take some medicine that requires cottage cheese
Can you buy cottage cheese in Baja?
Specifically in any of these places?
Guerrero Negro?
Santa Rosalia ?
Mulege ?
Loreto?

Pompano - 10-26-2010 at 07:05 AM

Saul's Market in Mulege had had it...and can get it within a week.

Brinloor - 10-26-2010 at 07:06 AM

Yes you can, but as with so many products, you can't guarantee when or if it will be available.

DENNIS - 10-26-2010 at 07:06 AM

They sell it in Comercial Mexicano here [regular style...no low or non-fat] so if you can find one of those stores down south, you may get lucky.
Maybe Smart & Final??

DianaT - 10-26-2010 at 07:14 AM

I suggest you buy one of those giant cartons at Costco so you don't run out. Guerrero Negro is a real hit and miss---,same with Vizcaino. Usually we can find it in Guerrero Negro, but sometimes it is outdated.

Good Luck

DENNIS - 10-26-2010 at 08:17 AM

The stuff freezes well too.

castaway$ - 10-26-2010 at 08:25 AM

I know it's not any of my business but what med requires you take it with cottage cheese? Never heard of that one.

mcfez - 10-26-2010 at 09:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
The stuff freezes well too.


I didnt know that!

San Felipe.....has it too. I dont remember seeing cottage cheese beyond San Felipe to BoLA.......in case you do the Sea of Cortez route

[Edited on 10-26-2010 by mcfez]

DENNIS - 10-26-2010 at 10:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
I didnt know that!



Lemme clarify that claim. I know for a fact the non-fat type freezes well. I can throw a few in my freezer and thaw them out eight years later and they're just fine.
I can only assume the CC with a fat content would do the same.
Somebody give it a try and let us know....in eight years.

mcfez - 10-26-2010 at 10:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
I didnt know that!



Lemme clarify that claim. I know for a fact the non-fat type freezes well. I can throw a few in my freezer and thaw them out eight years later and they're just fine.
I can only assume the CC with a fat content would do the same.
Somebody give it a try and let us know....in eight years.


In 8 years Dennis....I'll be in the freezer waiting 4 a new body transplant!

CP - 10-26-2010 at 10:44 AM

'Dali' in Loreto on Juarez carries it.

LaTijereta - 10-26-2010 at 11:17 AM

Dalie Store Product List > In Loreto

QUESO COTTAGE 907gr ALTADENA COTTAGE CHEESE 907GR

QUESO COTTAGE PC 1LB PORTIONATED COTTAGE CHEESE

bajabound2005 - 10-26-2010 at 01:49 PM

sometimes smaller markets won't have it with dairy stuff, but in their "cheese and meat" area where someone from behind the counter has to dish it up for you.

windgrrl - 10-26-2010 at 02:12 PM

You can easily make a cottage cheese-like food called "paneer" if you are interested.

"Paneer is a type of cheese first made in the Indian subcontinent that is called for in many Indian recipes. It is easy to make and since it does not require the use of rennet, it's completely vegetarian. To make it yourself, all you need is milk, an acid (like lemon or lime juice) and these instructions. Also you need a cheesecloth."
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Paneer-%28Indian-Cheese%29

...or make Laban, then form into cheese nuggets:
http://www.sudairy.com/mer/recipes/cheeseballs.html

DianaT - 10-26-2010 at 02:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by windgrrl
You can easily make a cottage cheese-like food called "paneer" if you are interested.

"Paneer is a type of cheese first made in the Indian subcontinent that is called for in many Indian recipes. It is easy to make and since it does not require the use of rennet, it's completely vegetarian. To make it yourself, all you need is milk, an acid (like lemon or lime juice) and these instructions. Also you need a cheesecloth."
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Paneer-%28Indian-Cheese%29

...or make Laban, then form into cheese nuggets:
http://www.sudairy.com/mer/recipes/cheeseballs.html


Sounds interesting---need to try it

ArvadaGeorge - 10-26-2010 at 03:21 PM

This is great thanks for all the help. Looks like I’ll freeze as much as possible, buy it when I can and bring some cheese cloth and make some if all else fails.
Without getting into my medical problems—I’m following a weird diet from a German physician—so far it‘s working

Taratoor

windgrrl - 10-26-2010 at 03:38 PM

My absolutely favorite road food and spread:

Taratoor
(Sesame Sauce)

1 cup canned sesame tahini (paste)
3 cloves garlic, put through a press or finely minced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup ice water

Put the tahini and garlic in a bowl, and using a whisk or electric beater, mix well. Still beating, add the lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup of the water. Continue beating, and add 1 tablespoon of the remaining water at a time, until the mixture is the consistency of thick mayonnaise. It may not be necessary to add all the water, or it may take a little more, to achieve the proper consistency. Store refridgerated in a jar, and use as directed in other recipes.

Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

From "Where East Meets West"

I use this instead of butter on sandwiches, to top soup or straight up on crackers.

Thin with extra lemon juice and add olive oil to make a vegan Ceasar dressing. You can replace tahini with peanut butter. http://www.ummah.com/family/recipes/taratoor.html

mtgoat666 - 10-26-2010 at 03:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ArvadaGeorge
My wife and I are planning a extended trip to Baja
I take some medicine that requires cottage cheese
Can you buy cottage cheese in Baja?
Specifically in any of these places?
Guerrero Negro?
Santa Rosalia ?
Mulege ?
Loreto?


i think queso fresco or queso blanco is a pressed cottage cheese, or is a very similar unaged or short-age cheese, so maybe queso fresco would be a close substitute for cottage cheese. ask your local grocer how they make queso fresco in mexico

[Edited on 10-26-2010 by mtgoat666]

Queso Blanco

Gypsy Jan - 10-26-2010 at 03:55 PM

"The cheese, which I learned was called either queso blanco or queso fresco, is mild, crumbly, and unaged. In texture, it is very similar to feta or Indian paneer. In fact, it's more or less made the same way; basically, it's pressed cottage cheese curds that have been drained of whey."


Read more: http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/19/queso-blanco-the-joy-of-...

Bajahowodd - 10-26-2010 at 04:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ArvadaGeorge
This is great thanks for all the help. Looks like I’ll freeze as much as possible, buy it when I can and bring some cheese cloth and make some if all else fails.
Without getting into my medical problems—I’m following a weird diet from a German physician—so far it‘s working


The same guy who has cold cuts and hard boiled eggs for breakfast?

:lol::lol::lol:

windgrrl - 10-26-2010 at 06:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Quote:
Originally posted by windgrrl
You can easily make a cottage cheese-like food called "paneer" if you are interested.

"Paneer is a type of cheese first made in the Indian subcontinent that is called for in many Indian recipes. It is easy to make and since it does not require the use of rennet, it's completely vegetarian. To make it yourself, all you need is milk, an acid (like lemon or lime juice) and these instructions. Also you need a cheesecloth."
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Paneer-%28Indian-Cheese%29

...or make Laban, then form into cheese nuggets:
http://www.sudairy.com/mer/recipes/cheeseballs.html


Sounds interesting---need to try it


If you are making laban , Balkan-style yoghurt is excellent. You can also use laban in place of mayo or sour cream in most cold plate dishes (e.g. devilled eggs, sandwiches, etc).

Dave - 10-26-2010 at 06:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by windgrrl
It is easy to make and since it does not require the use of rennet, it's completely vegetarian. To make it yourself, all you need is milk, an acid (like lemon or lime juice) and these instructions. Also you need a cheesecloth."


I make a homemade style spread with a gallon of milk and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Just heat up the milk and add the acid. Very simple to make. Once you skim and drain the curd you can add anything to spice it up...or sweeten it up to make ricotta.

Obviously, the more fat content in the milk the more curd but I've used 2% in a pinch.

grace59 - 10-26-2010 at 07:36 PM

I've purchased cottage cheese in Baja on many occasions. I like the Imperial brand. It's delicious!