I always love, love, loved cottage cheese in my dairy-eatin' days, and I often try to recreate it with crumbled firm tofu, vegan mayo, and a pinch of sugar. But there was something really appealing about buying tofu cottage cheeze already prepared in a convenient little tub. I stashed a tub in our cooler and it made the 7-hour drive home to Memphis with me. Now, hold that thought.When I arrived home and began unpacking, I opened my pantry door to see this adorable little guy waiting with open arms. Yep, my big ass jar of Champagne Marmite has a crush on me ... it's written all over his sophisticated European label. See ...
My buddy John P from Nashville (of The I-40 Kitchen blog fame) gifted me this huge jar of special edition champagne-flavored Marmite a few months ago. And what's my favorite thing to do with it? Spread it on whole wheat toast with faux cottage cheeze. Only this time, I didn't even have to make the cheeze myself:
Yep, this open-faced sandwich was pure bliss. I've been eating this meal everyday since I returned from my trip. But sadly, I finished that tub of cottage cheeze off at lunch. And our Memphis Whole Foods doesn't carry this stuff. Oh well ... guess I'm back to makin' it myself.
I'm scared of marmite. What does it taste like?
ReplyDeleteomgoodness, champagne marmite?! I loooove marmite and i want to try this! :)
ReplyDeleteLimited edition Marmite!! Not seen that before! I love the label. I miss cottage cheese.
ReplyDeleteI love that marmite label! Put a huge smile on my face. I never ate cottage cheese in my pre vegan days, it actually grossed me out. But in tofu form I think I would love it.
ReplyDeleteAhhh Marmite! When I lived in China, my many Australian and British friends tried to get me to eat the stuff (and Vegemite).
ReplyDeleteI know, I know, it's super-healthy for you... but I just can't seem to make myself like it :(
Last time I was at WFs-Memphis I asked about an item they don't have, and they said they'd do their best to get it! I loved cottage cheese, too, especially with corn and mashed potatoes. I'm gonna ask the dairy guy about it, I'd love to try it. Maybe they'll be able to add it to the cooler. Thanks for posting this, now at least I know vegan c-cheese exists!
ReplyDeleteCottage Tofu?????
ReplyDeleteI will make it my mission to find that tofu cottage cheese.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I can find it at a Whole Foods around here
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find tofu cottage cheese at my Whole Foods! It was one of my favorite pre-vegan snacks. With marmite on toast it must be amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteAren't grocery stores in other cities exciting?
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ReplyDeleteI just picked up some marmite from a British store (and some vegetarian Haggis that I have yet to try.)
ReplyDeleteCottage tofu sounds so good!
Sadly it doesn't look like they sell cottage tofu in New York. http://www.whitemountainfoods.com/get_our_products.htm
A meeeeeelion years ago when I was working for Diet Center, we sold a Cottage Tofu salad. It was sooooo good! I've never seen it since (but I'm not eating soy so I haven't looked very hard). I may break down and try just a little! Good find!
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure Whole Foods wouldn't mind ordering it for you. Most grocery stores will. Kroger has ordered specific products I'd found at other Krogers for me in the past. It's worth a shot!
yummy!
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I've never tried marmite, but I would like to!
ReplyDeleteI tried Marmite in Australia and I was not a fan. Maybe now, years later my tastebuds have changed and I'll give it a try again.
ReplyDeletePlease tell me--HOW do you store your marmite?! I *just* got some recently for the first time ever for a recipe, used about a tsp, and now I have a whole jar and it doesn't say how to store it...in the fridge? In the cupboard? Where?!?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Courtney
tofu cottage cheese? where can i gimme some of dat?
ReplyDeleteI've never had marmite - I totally need to acquire some.
ReplyDeletemmm i love me some marmite. does the champagne one taste very different from the original?
ReplyDeleteThat cottage cheese looks great! Glad you like the marmite. It was from an amazing stash sent to me from Mat Winser of the PPK!
ReplyDeleteI used to LOVELOVELOVE cottage cheese, too! I haven't tried making my own yet, but now I REALLY want this store-bought stuff. They don't sell it by me. :( It looks (and sounds) delicious!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried marmite. I'm a little nervous to buy a jar in case I don't like it.
I don't get your marmite love, I think it's some vile stuff! But it is a good source of B vitamins so power to you! lol.
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Oh how I love champagne marmite...
ReplyDeleteWish I could get it here!
I LOVE MARMITE!!! champagne???? holy shiz i need that now!
ReplyDeleteps i totes miss cottage cheese, too. need it.
i so super love that you puffy heart marmite too, Bianca! i love marmite, promite, & vegemite. mmmmmmmm! that jar = the best, and pre-made & super scrumdilliumptious vegan cottage cheeze = the yum! especially on toast. damn, that's such a tasty way to start the day. huzzah! :D
ReplyDeletep.s. - i missed ya while you were gone, too! and i saw that you had more tester recipes up. superw00t!
I've had excellent results when I request items through Whole Foods' website. I received an e-mail response in about an hour and they had it in stock by the end of the week!
ReplyDeleteask your WF to order it. they will likely be willing to carry it.
ReplyDeletei LOVED cottage cheese too in my dairy-eaten days!! OOOHH how I wish I could get this stuff!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I would love to find some prepared tofu cottage cheese! Not so sure about the marmite though...you can keep it :)
ReplyDeleteCutest Marmite ever! I want that Cottage Tofu!!!
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