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Italian Bread with Fresh Ricotta
My wife picked up some fresh ricotta cheese from Calandra Cheese market on Arthure Avenue this weekend. I love to spread good fresh ricotta on a slice of Italian bread, drizzle it with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle some coarse sea slat and freshly ground pepper on top. I only do this when I have good quality fresh ricotta, and I have not been able to find any place in Connecticut that makes their own, all I see is the plastic tubs of Polly-O and such.
I have tried my hand at making my own fresh ricotta, and while the results have been good, I just really haven’t been able to get into making it too often, I would much rather find a good source and buy it. If you are interested in trying to make your own, below are some links to recipes for three different methods that I have found. If anybody knows of a good source for fresh ricotta in Connecticut, especially Fairfield County, please let me know in the comments.
I haven’t been to Arthur Avenue since I was a kid. My father grew up right near there. I can’t find fresh stuff close to where I live either. If you don’t get any “good leads”, try a gallon of whole milk (pasteurized is ok, but not ultrapasteurized) and a quart of buttermilk heated to 175 degrees. It’ll separate at that point and then do the cheesecloth thing.It doesn’t have the citrusy/vinegary taste that the others do. Good luck on your quest!
Dec 15, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
Anna, thanks for the suggestion, I will have to try that method out too, maybe it will be good enough to inspire to make it more myself.
Dec 16, 2009 @ 11:25 am
try liuzzi cheese in north haven
Dec 16, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
I’m reminded that great food pleasure doesn’t have to be complicated.
Never thought about trying to make my own ricotta. Going to give that a try …
Dec 30, 2009 @ 5:36 pm
You might want to try Villarina’s 551 West Putnam Ave. Cos Cob Greenwich (203) 422-0174. It’s the same Villarina’s as the one that’s in Crestwood NY. In Cos Cob they are on the corner of the Post Road and River Road. I know they make their one Mozzarella and some other specialties, but I’m not sure about the ricotta. Good luck!
Dec 31, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
Ricotta is one of my favorite Italian cheese. I like it very much!
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