An Open Letter to Cottage Cheese

Pam_Shebamm
Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
edited December 1 in Food and Nutrition
Dear cottage cheese -

I want to apologize. I have talked a lot of smack about you and you don't deserve that. You've never been a staple in my diet and I have always said many bad things about you.

The truth is, I tried you once as a child and at that point, you were probably the worst thing I ever tasted. I'm not sure why it took me close to twenty years to give you a second chance - but a few days ago, in a moment of braveness, I picked you up and brought you home.

You sat around for another three days before I had the courage to try you - and the truth is, you're actually not so bad. I could get used to you.

Thanks for being full of protein and having different varieties and stuff.

Sincerely,
Me.

Ps I'd like to extend similar apologies to foods like avocado and Greek yogurt.
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  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    Try it with apples, walnuts and a little cinnamon. YUM!
  • Pam_Shebamm
    Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
    puffbrat wrote: »
    Try it with apples, walnuts and a little cinnamon. YUM!

    I may have to! I'll have to get a plain flavor first - the one I picked up is like a chive & onion flavor. :D
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I love cottage cheese. I used to like it as a kid but then I suddenly hated it. Now I have a newfound love for it again. Cottage cheese with some chives and pepper with crackers is such a tasty snack
  • smotheredincheese
    smotheredincheese Posts: 559 Member
    edited April 2016
    I just can't with cottage cheese. I want to like it but I just can't get past the lumpiness.
  • Nikion901
    Nikion901 Posts: 2,467 Member
    cottage cheese and crushed pineapple, or frozen blueberries, or with fresh cantaloupe makes a nice light meal or snack.
  • ECTexan
    ECTexan Posts: 195 Member
    I eat it every single day. Love my cottage cheese!
  • Pam_Shebamm
    Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
    ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »
    I love cottage cheese. I used to like it as a kid but then I suddenly hated it. Now I have a newfound love for it again. Cottage cheese with some chives and pepper with crackers is such a tasty snack

    That's the kind I bought and that's what I did. I also had it with egg in a sort of sandwich this morning.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    I like it with pepper and Italian seasoning, some crushed red pepper or with lots of fresh chopped veggies mixed in.
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    I didn't know cottage cheese came in different flavors. I guess it's been a while since I've had it, too!

    My favorite was always cottage cheese with pineapple though. I might need to get back into that.
  • Pam_Shebamm
    Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
    meganridenour wrote: »
    I didn't know cottage cheese came in different flavors. I guess it's been a while since I've had it, too!

    My favorite was always cottage cheese with pineapple though. I might need to get back into that.

    Boy, does it ever! I don't think I would have had the courage to get it if I had to get plain stuff. Maybe one day.
  • Cynsonya
    Cynsonya Posts: 668 Member
    Just had some with pineapple for brunch. Delicious!
  • ashleyadeline
    ashleyadeline Posts: 20 Member
    I love cottage cheese with just some pepper on top. So delicious.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,645 Member
    I pretty much only get it with pineapple. My sister hates it. If I wasn't weighing out my portions, I'd probably eat the whole tub.
  • jenovatrix
    jenovatrix Posts: 219 Member
    I used to eat it as a kid but it seems so salty to me now.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    edited April 2016
    smotheredincheese wrote: »
    I just can't with cottage cheese. I want to like it but I just can't get past the lumpiness.

    some of the recipes i have actually call for blending it-so it's smooth
    jenovatrix wrote: »
    I used to eat it as a kid but it seems so salty to me now.
    add jam
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    I like it w raisins.
  • adventuresally
    adventuresally Posts: 1 Member
    Plain cottage cheese is great mixed with olive tapenade, or Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,758 Member
    Dear Chi,

    That was big of you to admit. Thank you for that. (The avocado and greek yogurt families also thank you. The yogurts can be so sour sometimes so this is big of them!).

    My friends, Protein Powder, PB2 and CinnamonandSplenda request they be invited to a mixer altho I prefer to be one on one with them. ;) )

    Sincerely,

    Cottage Cheese
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    cottage cheese and peaches. so good.
  • Pam_Shebamm
    Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
    glassyo wrote: »
    Dear Chi,

    That was big of you to admit. Thank you for that. (The avocado and greek yogurt families also thank you. The yogurts can be so sour sometimes so this is big of them!).

    My friends, Protein Powder, PB2 and CinnamonandSplenda request they be invited to a mixer altho I prefer to be one on one with them. ;) )

    Sincerely,

    Cottage Cheese

    Thank you, Cottage Cheese. I appreciate that you took the time to respond to me. It means a lot. I will definitely consider that in the future.

    From,
    Chi
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    I can't stand greek yogurt. I am scared to try cottage cheese... I want to though, be very helpful with eating protein.
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    I was really grossed out by cottage cheese as a kid and wouldn't touch the stuff. I just discovered how it can be good and dressed up at age 22. I love adding it to my salad.

    My favorite version of cottage cheese? Add a savory dressing (I like creamy caesar or a peppercorn ranch that used to be at my work), and Mrs. Dash.

    On top of that, pepperoni slices, spinach, tomatoes, peas, ham, literally anything.

    I haven't quite worked up the courage to try sweet cottage cheese yet...but I think it could be good with green apple slices.
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    Chi_Warrior wrote: »
    meganridenour wrote: »
    I didn't know cottage cheese came in different flavors. I guess it's been a while since I've had it, too!

    My favorite was always cottage cheese with pineapple though. I might need to get back into that.

    Boy, does it ever! I don't think I would have had the courage to get it if I had to get plain stuff. Maybe one day.

    Ummm what! What are the flavors? I've never actually gone shopping for cottage cheese, just eat it at the restaurant I work at as my side job. Tell me more about the flavors!! :D
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,758 Member
    n1cholee93 wrote: »
    I can't stand greek yogurt. I am scared to try cottage cheese... I want to though, be very helpful with eating protein.

    I definitely prefer cottage cheese as my main protein at night, but when my store is out of the only brand I'll eat, some Fage 0% greek yogurt is substituted. I can only really eat greek yogurt if I mix stuff into it (like the protein powder or pb2 and some splenda). Otherwise it's wayyyyyyyy too sour for my taste.
  • Pam_Shebamm
    Pam_Shebamm Posts: 167 Member
    RachaelRenk wrote: »
    Chi_Warrior wrote: »
    meganridenour wrote: »
    I didn't know cottage cheese came in different flavors. I guess it's been a while since I've had it, too!

    My favorite was always cottage cheese with pineapple though. I might need to get back into that.

    Boy, does it ever! I don't think I would have had the courage to get it if I had to get plain stuff. Maybe one day.

    Ummm what! What are the flavors? I've never actually gone shopping for cottage cheese, just eat it at the restaurant I work at as my side job. Tell me more about the flavors!! :D

    Yes! When I actually decided I was gonna get some I was like "What? Choices? No way! Should I get chive & onion or garden vegetable?" I went with chive & onion. But they also had a pineapple one and maybe another fruit one plus two or 3 other flavors.
  • Najus1
    Najus1 Posts: 13 Member
    I was in the same boat as you when I was a kid. You couldn't pay me enough money to eat cottage cheese or alvocados.

    I did find a new level of enjoyment and respect for them both as an adult.

    I like to eat my cottage cheese with some unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon or use it as the "mayo" with tuna salad.
  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    I eat it for breakfast, and a lot of times with dinner as well. I'll go through two containers a week most of the time.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    No flavoured stuff here, but my husband introduced me to a good combo: half an avocado filled with cottage cheese and some chilli sauce :)
  • kaspatore
    kaspatore Posts: 95 Member
    My absolute favorite way to eat it is stirred into chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado with garlic, salt and pepper.

    It shouldn't be as delicious as it really is.

    Sometimes I throw a little green onion on there, too.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I'm glad you two made up, I just can't even with cottage cheese. It's the texture for sure.
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