Does anyone know of a local (greater Boston) source for head cheese? I want to give it to my mom for her birthday (seriously). The BJs in Woburn used to have it, but no longer. (17 replies, last updated by tdaaa November 10, 2008)

I can’t seen to find good Italian Head Cheese any longer, anyone know why or where to get it NW of Boston? I sometimes can find a terrible American version with pimentos and a vinger taste, but I want the good garlicy... (0 replies, last updated by bino February 19, 2004)

Anyone know where we can buy head cheese in and around Miami?? (2 replies, last updated by RickL September 1, 2009)

I bought some really good hog’s head cheese yesterday. Not ever having had it before, and not really sure what to do with it, I stuck it in the freezer- is that ok to do, or did I ruin it? FWIW, you New Orleans people may... (8 replies, last updated by Uncle Bob August 10, 2009)

I read on another post that J &T Deli in Santa Monica has head cheese but do you know of any restaurants in LA/OC that serves this? (Thanks in advance!) (5 replies, last updated by New Trial June 1, 2009)

Does anyone know where I can find head cheese and other charcuterie foods in Dallas? I know that Central Market has some items, but I’d like to find an independent butcher or market that might have more variety. Also, any... (16 replies, last updated by ButtermilkBay February 8, 2009)

I wish I could help – but I cant wait to hear how it goes. Sounds like an awesome cooking project. You may want to look up “Suelze” the german name. I loved the german head cheese - practically lived off... (10 replies, last updated by alanbarnes October 8, 2007)

My friends are slaughtering four pigs tomorrow and are giving me a head. I’m quite excited about it and my wife thinks I’m a bit strange! I made head cheese two years ago from a recipe off the internet, but this time... (9 replies, last updated by Sam Fujisaka June 11, 2007)

Just read a reference to head cheese on the ‘when i first realised i was a chowhound’ thread and I have no idea what it is. Can you get it in UK as it’s not something I have ever come across? (10 replies, last updated by Olympia Jane November 16, 2001)

—Christina’s Epicure in East Norwich, Bernard’s in Glen Head—that have decent selections but, sadly, not as good as these three supermarkets. The same goes for Iavarone’s in Wantagh.) The cheese store... (2 replies, last updated by coll October 9, 2008)

and headed out. Lining up for a smidgeon of cheese is not my thing. You could not move in the place. Getting to the cheeses, the only one in my mind worth seeking out was Monteforte’s. And I already knew about that one. I... (13 replies, last updated by DockPotato June 6, 2008)

The Farmer’s market at Head House Square is back! Saturdays from 10AM-2PM on 2nd Street between Pine and South Streets there are farmer/vendors with lovely fresh produce and fresh baked goods as well as my personal favorite... (3 replies, last updated by Gabriel Solis July 9, 2001)

In general, I detest all Boar’s Head products. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If so, why did you ever purchase their cheese at all?......also, how long do you think it really takes to turn over a 5 pound block of cheese... (39 replies, last updated by pluot November 16, 2009)

I’m in town next week and would like to visit some cheese shops to pick up Quebec Artisan Cheeses. Any suggestions on great shops? Also foodie shops with lots of French Gourmet Goodies? Since I don’t have customs to... (2 replies, last updated by winefiend November 16, 2005)

Check out the November issue of Los Angeles magazine, there’s a section there on great spots to get rare/artisanal cheese. Off the top of my head I recall Cheese Store in Beverly Hills (already mentioned) and Artisan Cheese... (41 replies, last updated by vinosnob November 30, 2007)