Good news, Arizona! Delicious Tillamook Ice Cream has made its way to the Grand Canyon state.

Look for Tillamook Ice Cream in Arizona in your local Bashas’ and Winco. Look up stores using our Where to Buy tool.

In case this will be your first taste of Tillamook Ice Cream, you should know we make it with the same dedication to quality, never using artificial growth hormones*, that we make our other dairy products.

Need help deciding what flavor you’ll try first? This video might help your tastebuds pick! Let us know what you think of our ice cream on Facebook, Twitter, or leave us a comment below!

*Please note that the FDA has stated that no significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST treated and non-rBST treated cows.

By Laura

One of Arizona’s biggest super fans, James!

Boy oh boy, is February over already? The old saying, time flies when you’re having fun, definitely applied to our stay here in sunny Arizona! I’m not sure if Arizona was just ecstatic to have the Loaf Love Tour in town or if Februarys are always this beautiful, but we couldn’t have asked for better weather. With only one exception:

Snow at the Grand Canyon!

The crew and I definitely didn’t expect the snowy weather when we finally visited the Grand Canyon, but it didn’t change the fact that it was hands down one of the most amazing experiences.  It almost felt like a shame to take pictures, because there was no way they could do the beautiful view justice.  If you haven’t been already, the Grand Canyon is definitely a trip you need to add to your bucket list!

One of my most unique and unexpected experiences in Arizona was the opportunity to meet tons of snowbirds (who, by the way, can’t get enough of their Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar). It was awesome to meet so many people from the North that love to travel and were kind enough to share their recommendations for things to see in the area. One thing the crew and I kept hearing over and over was this: Climb Camelback! Camelback, for those who don’t know, is a mountain that gets its name from its shape. It also provides what has to be one of the best views of Phoenix.

The hike definitely put our legs to the test, but we all made it!

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at all of our different events. Those of you who rocked the awesome orange at the Phoenix Zoo and the great staff at our Taco Week restaurants: you were beyond amazing and made this first month of the Loaf Love Tour unforgettable! To anyone who stopped by the tent to share your favorite Tillamook story, try a few samples of cheese, ask us “What IS Tillamook?”, or give us recommendations of your favorite places – THANK YOU! You gave our next stop, Texas, a lot to live up to!

-Coy, Loaf Love Tour Brand Ambassador

Follow me on Twitter @CheddarCoy

By Coy

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After a fun and exciting work week of cheese sampling, driving around in the Baby Loaf buses, and talking about Tillamook, it’s time to relax! My weekends back home normally consist of something low key: dinner downtown, maybe a movie or just being with friends conversing about life. I have quickly come to realize that while on tour there is always something much more exciting to do during my time-off, especially in cities I have never been to like Phoenix, Arizona! Last weekend, several of us from the Loaf Love Tour decided to go to the Grand Canyon! We were all so excited to go, even though it meant getting up early on our day off and a four hour car trip. No big deal.

Now, the image in my mind of the Grand Canyon is a picturesque sunset, orange-red colors, and covered wagons (because clearly we live in the time of ‘Little House on the Prairie’) But when we finally got to the Grand Canyon, to all of our surprise it was windy, cold, and a little bit of snow was falling. But I still loved it! I was at the Grand Canyon, and I was with my Loaf Love family! Even though the weather was not the best, we were all completely stunned and mesmerized by how incredibly breathtaking it was. It looked like a painting that went on for miles and miles.

Apparently, this is the only time of year when Hermit Road on the South Rim is open, so we had the chance to drive further to see different view points. As soon as we saw a view we liked, we all jumped out of the car, ran to the railing, took some pictures, click-click! and then jumped back in the car to get warm again! We stopped and ate lunch, bought a postcard or two, and had one more group photo-opp. At the very end of the day, Mr. Sun decided to show up. What a beautiful day with my new Loaf Love family.

We all had so much fun at the Grand Canyon and this is just the beginning of my fun weekends while on tour. I’m excited to see what other amazing sites and adventures lie ahead on this journey!

-Drew, Loaf Love Tour Brand Ambassador

Follow more of my adventures on Twitter @DynamicDrewO

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By Drew

Cheese ‘n Stuff is a family-owned and operated retro New York-style deli serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Their extensive menu offers a wide variety of meats, cheeses (including Tillamook Cheddar), veggies, spices, and condiments. Order from their classic sandwiches and subs menu, or their unique speciality sandwiches menu.

Sample Menu (just a small sample – their menu is huge!):

Breakfast -  Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches with egg, cheese, and more
Deli Sandwiches and Subs – Ham & Swiss, Roast Beef, Italian Special
Specialty Sandwiches- Bacon Delight, New Yorker, the Turkonberry Sub
Snacks & Sides – Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Hot German Potato Salad, Potato Chips
Desserts – New York Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Brownies, Chocolate Bars, Peanut Butter Cups
Beverages – Soda, Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea
Imported Items – Chocolates, Cookies, Candy

Tip: Try the Doughboy – Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, and avocado, with mayo on sourdough, served warmed.

Cheese ‘n Stuff Deli
5042 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602.266.3636

M-F: 8am – 4pm
Sat: 9am – 4pm
Sun: Closed

Have a party or lunch meeting coming up? Cheese ‘n Stuff also caters.

Photo: Vintage Photo of Cheese ‘n Stuff
 

By Loafy

Guess what today is? Food Truck Friday!

If you’re in the Phoenix area today around lunchtime, stop by and see the Tillamook Loaf Love Tour! We’ll have free cheese samples, coupons, Loaf Love buttons, recipes, and more. Seriously, is there any better way to spend a lunch break?

Food Truck Friday
Downtown Phoenix Public Market (Central & Pierce)
Friday, February 11, 2011
11am – 1:30pm

Food Trucks at the Event:
Short Leash Hotdogs
Jam Burritos
Riteway Catering
Sunshine and Spice
Paradise Melts
Torched Goodness

Photo courtesy of TheCulinaryGeek

By Gillian

 
Cars and cheese go together like…cows and grass! The Tillamook Loaf Love Tour drives pretty righteous Vdubya shorties, and we just can’t stop ourselves from checking out classic car shows, like the Hot Rods and Classics Cruise-in at Westgate City Center in Glendale, Arizona on February 12.  If you’re in the area and your engine’s revving, then you have to come out to this event! From novice gawker to know-it-all gearhead, everyone is welcome at this fun, family-friendly outing where hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will be on display for your drooling pleasure. The price is free (not for the cars – that would be too amazing –  but for entering)!

Just a stone’s throw away, your friendly Tillamook Loaf Love Tour will be kickin’ it at the Westgate Farmers Market in Glendale on the same day! If you’ve never seen the Loaf Love Tour, WHOA, you’re in for a treat of cheismic (seismic, if you don’t speak cheese) proportions! Come check out our classic, refurbished VW buses and get your pallet ready to sample our award-winning cheeses. Learn more about Tillamook Cheese while you support your local farmers and merchants!

We look forward to seeing you at these events!

Hot Rods and Classics Cruise-In:
Westgate City Center
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10am – 3pm

Westgate Farmers Market:
Westgate City Center
Saturday, February 12, 2011
11am – 3pm

By Matt

To sum up our kick off of The Loaf Love Tour at the Phoenix Zoo: It was a blast!
 
I had no idea how much people from Arizona loved, er, “loafed” us! Story after story poured in as people sampled our cheese — families sharing how they had visited the Tillamook Cheese Factory, grew up on our products, and discovered us and fell in love one way or another.
 
We had fans who dressed up in homemade Tillamook shirts and colors – one family even had a wee one in a “baby loaf” designed t-shirt! We also gave out cheese samples to a number of “animals”… lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! The zoo does a great job face painting the kids.
 
The Phoenix Zoo employees were a ton of fun, and we had volunteers and workers excited to eat Tillamook Cheese and take pictures together by our new Loafster. The Loafster has quite the following now; crowds of people wanted to be around it!
 
As the day drew to an end and the zoo started closing, people were sampling our cheese and putting on our “Loaf” buttons with huge grins while telling us “goodbye” and “thank you.” I would definitely call the day a success — with cheese in the mouths of thousands of people who love Tillamook!

By Molly

By JasonLLT

When I started as a Brand Ambassador on the Loaf Love Tour, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew I loved Tillamook Cheese and I hoped to meet some people that I could introduce our cheese to for the very first time. Little did I know, I would meet people who loved our cheese so much that they would want it to be part of their wedding day!

I met Super Fans Lisa and her soon-to-be husband Joe at Fry’s in Tempe, Arizona. They were extremely excited to see Yum 2 – our super cool Baby Loaf VW Bus! Lisa is a photographer and was especially thrilled to take pictures and videos with Yum 2 to show how much she loves Tillamook. In fact, when we told Lisa and Joe about our new Loafster convertible, the soon-to-be newlyweds were so excited to see it in person, they invited us to drive it to their wedding! So Loafy hopped in the Loafster and headed out to join them on their special day; and Loafy did just that, joined them … in holy matrimony that is.

See you on the road!

- Jason, Loaf Love Tour Ambassador

By JasonLLT

The Loaf Love Tour is heading back on the road, and this time there is a new addition to the Baby Loaf family of mini buses. Tillamook Cheese is proud to introduce you to our new “Loafster,” a convertible VW bus refurbished to represent a Baby Loaf of Tillamook Cheese!

If you’re like me, you’re counting down the days to when you can see Loafster in real life! The Loaf Love Tour kicks off in Phoenix, AZ on January 29. We’re inviting Phoenix-area residents to join us at the Phoenix Zoo on this same day. The first 100 fans who sport their brightest & wildest Tillamook Cheese orange will receive free admission* to the Phoenix Zoo! Orange-clad fans arriving after the first 100 will receive coupons for $2 off adult entry or $1 off child entry to the zoo. Once inside, zoo-goers will have the chance to experience the Loaf Love Tour and receive cheese samples, coupons, and more.

If you’re not in Phoenix, check out www.loaflovetour.com to find out if the Loafster will be rolling through your town!

*Free entry for the first 100 eligible participants only. Free entry starting at 9:00am until limit reached. Participating fans may check-in at the Tillamook Baby Loaf bus adjacent to the Phoenix Zoo ticketing booth. To win, attendees must be wearing orange. Limit one free entry per person, no monetary value.

By Mary