English Chick/Jamie Oliver question

[country lady]

I can't remember the description she gave me but it wasn't a typical cottage cheese as we know it. It sounded more like a side dish, maybe something like a pot pie--does that make any sense? Carole is in her 60s so maybe the dish isn't eaten that much in the UK anymore. I sometimes see them at our family 4th of July picnic and we exchange Christmas cards, so I will have to ask her. Wish I had let that one alone; now I will be stewing and wondering! ha.

 

[country lady]

Wendy, since you like the English accent, have you watched "Tea with Mussolini"? I, too, love the accent, and the cast in that movie is great. Cher had the prettiest costumes and the scenery! I'm sure English Chick will agree that the English have always been great at traveling Europe.

We have Dish Network and no longer get the British mysteries. I know some on this board make jokes about Miss Marple, but I love them all, especially Rumpole of the Bailey. Great actors. My son and DH enjoyed referring to me as "she who must be obeyed." Joke was on them because I liked it!!!

 

[MissPrissy]

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I wonder if it was a european style cheese that is a like a mix between cottage cheese and ricotta? There is also a type known as 'cottage cheese' in france that is more salty, drier and fairly chunky?

It might be pot cheese? or a cup style farmer's cheese?

 

[MissPrissy]

Pot cheese is a type of soft, crumbly, unaged cheese. It is very simple to make and it is also highly versatile, making it a popular cheese through the ages. Pot cheese can sometimes be difficult to find in the store, unfortunately. Dairies and specialty stores may be able to provide it, and cooks can also try their hand at making pot cheese at home. The fundamental recipe can also be used to make farmer cheese, and it can be tweaked with additional seasonings like fresh herbs to make flavored cheese.

Essentially, pot cheese is the midway stage between cottage cheese and farmers' cheese. It still has some whey in it, unlike the more dry farmer cheese, but it is not swimming in whey, like cottage cheese. Pot cheese is slightly dry and crumbly with a neutral, creamy texture, and it can be used like a spread or as a substitute for cheeses such as ricotta. It also tends to be high in protein, and it can be made vegetarian friendly as well.​

 

[English Chick]

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That sounds rather like the local Cheshire Cheese.....which is delish! Again so is Lancashie Cheese......EC reaches for the crackers >>>>>

 

[MissPrissy]

My oldest DD loves devonshire cream, clotted cream, elizabethan lemon curd, etc. I usual buy her a few things with tea and biscuits for her birthday each spring. She loves afternoon english tea. LOL

 

[English Chick]

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Now your DD and I would get on a treat!!

I love afternoon English Tea in the summer on the lawns......

especially scones with clotted cream and topped with fresh strawberries.....and cucumber sandwiches (no crusts) .....roll on the summer

 

[PortageGirl]

I'm used to small curd only since it's the only one my mother would get, the large curd just doesn't taste right, and while preggers, I can see why she might be upset!! LOL!

Something good to try is make a nice plain egg omlette, then spoon in some cottage cheese, sprinkle with some chives, dill or herbes de Provence and fold it over quickly, and dish it up. DON'T let the cottage cheese get warm!!! The contrast between the hot eggs and cool cottage cheese is great! If you're feeling fancy you can dollop a bit of sour cream on top as a garnish, but it's not necessary.

YUM!

 

[English Chick]

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Now that sounds fab...am going to try that one next week for lunch....Thanks x

 

[EweSheep]

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Now your DD and I would get on a treat!!

I love afternoon English Tea in the summer on the lawns......

especially scones with clotted cream and topped with fresh strawberries.....and cucumber sandwiches (no crusts) .....roll on the summer

YUMMY!!!!! I love my Twinings Lady Earl Grey tea with my cuke sandwiches. You English folks make me drool!