I agree with Lobstergal. Buy a SMALL amount and give it a try, it is one of those things that has its own unique taste. I know alot of people who don't dig the texture of cottage cheese, though I like it alot. I generally sprinkle with ground pepper and salt, then throw hot banana pappers on top.

Mmmmmmm. Hot banana peppers. Now you're talking *my* language. :-)

It kinda tastes like tapioca pudding, but not as sweet, more milky. And the lumps are more chewy.

J

Thanks guys for all the observations.

I did take the advice picking up a very small container of the small curd tonight. I opted for the regular flavor just to see how it's natural taste would be like.

Ah, it's interesting, in a *bland* sort of way. I guess, the only way I can describe it is that I suppose this is how "low fat protein" would taste like.

Hm, I'm wondering if the flavored ones would be more palatable.

Thanks again,

Frederick

PS: Serre, I suppose you can imagine my expression when trying this for the first time? LOL My dilemma persists, cottage cheese or shakes? Neither...

Oh my! I can't hardly imagine someone never having eaten cottage cheese. I've eaten it my whole life--store-bought and home-made. Home-made is more like ricotta because you don't have the creamy sauce on it.

In my opinion, good cottage cheese tastes more like cultured buttermilk than anything else. I also like it just with salt and pepper or on salads.

how on earth do you make home-made cottage cheese?

It's very simple--and oh so good! It's not like store-bought, like I said more like Ricotta.

(This is a really easy recipe--some are more complicated.)
Heat 2 quarts of milk to lukewarm. Dissolve 2 rennet tablets in 2 tablespoons of cold water and add to milk. Stir two minutes. Let stand undisturbed in a warm place until set, about 1 hour. Pour into a drain bag (cheesecloth) and let it drain 3 to 4 hours. Remove from bag and break into fine pieces. Moisten with cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

I might make a note, that the cream is optional. We usually just ate it without the cream.