A cute little Baby Loaf! Posted on our Facebook wall by fan Melissa L.

This has been one of the best, most delicious weeks of my life! Last Saturday was the Grilled Cheese Invitational in sunny L.A. I met SO many amazing cheese-lovers, ate tons of grilled cheese, and danced till it hurt. I also ran a fun Twitter contest and gave a year’s supply of cheese away to six different people. As you can imagine, they were whey excited to win!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Don’t forget to enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich during the last few days of National grilled Cheese Month!

Lots of Loaf Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Barbara G.J.: Tillamook Cheese… more than just cheese. THE BEST cheese ever… and best ever ice cream. My relatives and friends who live EAST of Tillamook KNOW this!

From Dee P.: I just bought some Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheese in NEW ORLEANS, LA! So happy to have finally found some Tillamook Cheese in the South! ♥ ♥

From Kim H.: Tillamook products I have in my fridge/freezer: Medium Cheddar Baby Loaf, Oregon Black Cherry Ice Cream, Butter and Light Sour Cream. By far the best products available for purchase!! I LOVE the light sour cream, it’s SO rich, for sure doesn’t taste light.

From Bernardo L.B.: My partner is from PDX and living in Italy since 2006… GOING CRAZY as we can’t find you over here… send us some or he is going to be tillamookholic

From Neil S.: Tillamook yogurt? THE BERST EVER! Vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron… YUM YUM try it… you will just LOVE IT!!

Twitter:

From @AGWilson: Hey, look everyone, the Cheese that Food Loves is following me! ;-)

From @clickmecoupons: @TillamookCheese tried your #Cheddar bacon waffle recipe this weekend. It was a hit!

From @RyBitz: Finding out that @TillamookCheese started following me has made today infinitely better. Now, to find some cheese.

From @djonehitwonder: My favorite ice cream is Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter. Chocolate ice cream with ribbons of peanut butter. Soooo yummy!

From @Acts4Food: I just won a year’s supply of cheese from @TillamookCheese. This may be the best day of my life.

By Loafy

"Some of the yummy ice cream we got at the Tillamook cheese factory!" - Facebook fan Donny M.

It has been a busy week here at Tillamook! We’ve been gearing up for THE big event of the year – the Grilled Cheese Invitational! Tillamook is sponsoring this amazing, cheese-loving cook-off this Saturday in Los Angeles. Our Loaf Love Tour team (including our cute little Baby Loaf buses!) will be there, and we’ll be cooking up free grilled cheese sandwiches for event attendees. I’ll also be running around the event, stuffing my face with grilled cheese – I can’t wait!

Have a great weekend everyone, and remember: Bread-Butter-Cheese-Victory!

Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Jamison B.: There should be a “love” button for Tillamook!

From Jennifer C. (a cheese poem!):
If cheese be the way
To my heart, then
Please,
Lay the first brick upon my plate.

From Anne L: I don’t usually “like” products on Facebook, but everyone I know, knows certain things about me. One being, Tillamook is the best. The only cheese I buy.

From Stacie D.: My daughters abosult favorite cheese in the world. We visited Oregon last summer went to the Tillamook Cheese factory for her birthday she had a blast thank you Tilamook.

From Corbett W.: I moved from Astoria to Frederick Maryland a while ago, I finally found a good place to get Tillamook Cheese. Never been more excited to be alive. But, I still miss home.

Twitter:

From @AustinLA: Saw this on KTLA. Amazing RT @grlldcheesetruk: Special @TillamookCheese Sharp Cheddar w sliced granny smith apples smoked bacon

From @lydgro: @TillamookCheese I drove to Winco in Indio just to get Tillamook yogurt and ice cream… you really need to sell to more stores.. delish!

From @kaylita: Tillamook Cheese (@TillamookCheese) is now following your tweets (@kaylita) on Twitter. day has been made.

From @brentiverson: Shameless Plug: another wonderful lunch today with @TillamookCheese Sharp Cheddar – just a slice (and another then another) makes your day.

From @WhereLA: Gear up for the @GrilldCheez invitational this week by gorging on @TillamookCheese sandwiches @ Los Angeles restaurants http://bit.ly/egY24W

By Loafy

"Thanks for making the best ice cream ever!" - Facebook fan Andria T.

When you’re cooking up dinner this weekend, don’t forget that it’s National Grilled Cheese Month! 

Talk to you next week!

-Loafy

Facebook:

From Wade R.: Checking in from Louisiana. I am a transplant from WA who grew up on the loaf. Just letting everyone who currently cannot get Tillamook know, hang in there because yesterday it showed up in my local grocer and I outwardly cried tears of joy! My wife was concerned, I tried to explain but to no avail. We got out to the truck, I found the loaf, pulled out my pocket knife and we ate. We ate and I cried some more!

From Christy K.M.: Gillette Wyoming Albertsons now has your ice cream. My friend went 3 times last week on truck days and all 3 days it was sold out with in hours of stocking the shelf. My other friend’s family is hoarding it all and buying cart loads. Thank you for finally bringing it to us, well done!

From Lori M.: Tillamook Cheese… Food of the Gods! Never met a more perfect food in my life!!! Tillamook Cheese… You are true Nirvana!!!

From Susan C.: I did my grocery shopping last night and my local store was sold out of Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese. Rather than try something else I just opted to go without cheese for a while. Hopefully it won’t be too long. I need my Tillamook Cheese!

From Amber W.: Just thought I’d let you know of a lil test I did to prove to my husband that no cheese can beat Tillamook! We have a 1-year-old and recently bought a cheap pack of medium cheddar cheese… and when I gave a slice to my daughter, she gagged, spit it out, and gave what was left in her hand to the dogs. Just went to the store and bought a big ol’ block of Tillamook and our daughter gobbled it down like it was her first meal in weeks!! So, even new taste buds know the difference between yucky immatation cheddar and the BEST. Tillamook rocks!!!

Twitter:

From @stretchmarkmama: I grilled a @TillamookCheese sandwich on some @KillerBreadMan wheat and can you see my Oregon flag gently blowing in the breeze?

From @moteviolence: I may have just eaten the best cheeseburger ever!! Thank you, @Burgerville and @TillamookCheese!

From @cunningpike: Tillamook is the genuine, eye-watering, tongue-burning thing. A slice of cheese heaven

From @molliewollie: @TillamookCheese is now following me! All my dreams are coming true!

From @xxkrustee: Is it Saturday yet? I really can’t wait to visit @TillamookCheese and eat a grilled cheese sammich in the cafe. I LIVE FOR GRILLED CHEESE.

By Loafy

The Loaf Love Tour kicked off National Grilled Cheese Month with The Grilled Cheese Truck today!

Today begins the greatest month of the year – National Grilled Cheese Month! We’ve been planning lots of cheesy goodness to celebrate, like a kick-off event with the Grilled Cheese Truck in L.A. and a contest to win a trip to the Grilled Cheese Invitational!

Here’s a recap of some of my favorite fan comments from this week. As always, thanks to everyone for the great conversations… now go home and make a grilled cheese!

-Loafy

Facebook:

- From Gillian G.H.: I just wanted to say there is no substitute for Tillamook Cheddar Cheese. We were completely out of chese so I grabbed a generic brand from Target. It was disgusting! Tillamook you have us spoiled and my family loves you!

- From Presley’s Pantry (this recipe looks amazing!): Capirotada (Mexican bread pudding) is a tradition worth repeating! I make mine with the best cheese in the world… Tillamook!

- From Samuel S.: Just wanted to tell you that you are the VERY best cheese I have ever had. I moved from the west coast to Minnesota 3 years ago. Over here you can get 1/4 pound of Tillamook for around $7. :( Thankfully I have a mother that loves me and ships me a couple 2 pound blocks of cheddar when I run out. Cant wait till I visit with the wife and take her on the factory tour!! Keep up the awesome work!!

- From Michelle W.: I love Tillamook Cheese. I was born there and, believe it or not, my first word was COW! GO FIGURE!

- From Dani S.: Dear Tillamook, we never had you growing up in Philadelphia, but now that I’m out in California, I absolutely adore you. You’re the only cheese in my fridge!!

Twitter:

- From @danport: Big BIG thanks to @tillamookcheese @grlldcheesetruk and @bevhillsporsche for lunch today. Great cheese and super friendly people.

- From @Lorie_Acosta: @TillamookCheese : Hey Cheesy! I seen a commercial with you! Those Nachos were divine looking ! Made me hungry.

- From @estarLA: Oops, dropped some free cheese by @TillamookCheese. Guess my mouse shoe will have to eat it. @BevHillsPorsche http://plixi.com/p/88654353

- From @clickmecoupons: @TillamookCheese Thanks for the great coupon on Monterey Jack! Love you cheese, well okay all your products! Thanks again!!

- From @grlldchztrukguy: Happy happy national grilled cheese month y’all!! Lots of fun happening this month ESPECIALLY the 2011 GCI! @grilldcheez @TillamookCheese

By Loafy

Fans who stopped by Sprouts in Huntington Beach - aren't they cute?!

I’m totally sleepy and ready for the weekend! As a random, cheesy aside, if you haven’t seen these queso cats, you’re missing out. They just made my day!

Have a great weekend and talk to you soon!

Lots of Loaf Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Rebecca R.: My dog knows the sounds of the cheese package- even if she’s in a dead sleep. :)

From Lynne M.: Tillamook changed the way we eat cheese and enjoy the pleasure of ice cream, yogurt, and sour cream.

From Henry’s Farmers Market: Thanks for stopping by our Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel Henry’s! The Loaf Love Tour is always a hit with our team and our customers!

From Matthew V.: Cheese comforts like sunshine after the rain…

From Ahren B.: So Tillamook Cheese was on sale at our local QFC for $3.99 …so we we ended up buying $28 worth of cheese! :P I’m really happy how long it lasts! We shall grate a couple loafs up and freeze them and slowly work our way through the others… :P

Twitter:

From @PubChick: @TillamookCheese I love you. I really do. You make the best grilled cheese esp when mixed with Dubliner Cheddar. :) #stpatsday

From @jawamo727: @TillamookCheese I love you. So do my taste buds and my tummy.

From @jasievangesen: loves Tillamook ice cream ohsoverymuch!

From @scalsch: These new Tillamook yogurts are scrumptious.

From @olegooch: Tillamook Mudslide Ice cream! Destress!!! http://twitpic.com/4ab88y

By Loafy

"Quick late night snack: @TillamookCheese White Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Smoked Applewood Bacon. Yummo!" - From @TotesMcGotes

What a busy, fun week! Not only was I able to chat with fans online, I also got to hang out with the Loaf Love Tour  and a collection of sea creatures at the Aquarium of the Pacific! At the end of the week, I was also a special guest at an American Marketing Association event in Portland, Oregon. I’m exhausted and ready for the weekend! What are your plans?

-Loafy 

Facebook:

From Kelly O.: We love your cheese!!! And the new banana bliss ice cream is out of this world! We probably go through a block of cheese every week and a half.

From Jake B.: You are NOT a true Oregonian until you have been to the Tillamook Cheese Factory!

From Colleen P.: Thank you so much for the Aquarium tickets today…..and the cheese samples, and the coupons….We had a great day!

From Kevin S.: Passed by the buses on the Pacific Coast Hwy today; convertible looked pretty sweet!!!

From Linda B.: My Grandson is totally crazy about Tillamook Cheese, he refuses to eat any other kind! He wants to work at the Cheese Factory when he gets big too! If we eat out and he has a grilled cheese, it has to be Tillamook! He smells it and if it doesn’t smell what he says Tilamook smells like,forget he will NOT touch it!

Twitter:

From @Momsicle1: @TillamookCheese Made the marionberry pie shake at home! Nothing better than some #hulu and a homemade Tillamook shake.

From @mariancall: Ohhhh my brother found out I was fasting from sweets tomorrow & brought home marionberry pie ice cream tonight for meeee! @TillamookCheese

From @malakty: I just have to thank you very much for the tix. My son had a blast at the aquarium! He about ate all of your samples! XXOO

From @Mercougar: woo hoo!! My imported @TillamookCheese has arrived!! #TillamookCheeseLove

From @JSaylor: Indeed, Loafy the @TillamookCheese mascot was at the #amapdx luncheon today. He’s looking “sharp” isn’t he?

By Loafy

"Homecoming dinner, enchiladas made with Tillamook, after a year in Afghanistan!" - Facebook fan Laurie D.

Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks as always for the fun conversations this week. Have a delicious, cheese-filled weekend!

Yours in Loaf Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Laurie D.: Tillamook is the ONLY cheese we cook with or eat! My son just returned from Afghanistan and all he wanted was his Grandma’s enchiladas made with Tillamook! We shipped a loaf over to Nashville before he got there just so he could have them! (see above photo)

From Tobyus S.: Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream? That sounds too good to be possible.

From Samantha B.: Just fell in love with Baked Apple Pie Yogurt. Where have you been all my life, and do you come in ice cream too?

From Bill P.: Hey… My friends and I ran in to the tour in front of Fry’s in Scottsdale after Diamondback Spring Training opening day. Molly and Jenwere awesome (hello from Bill, Keith and Cindy)!!! We love Tillamook as we use a block a week. Gotta love the loaf-mobile. What a great way to promote and spread the word.

From Jordan W.: Had a great time at the Cheese factory last weekend. We had to go 2 days in a row to sample more cheese squares and ice cream. YUM!!!

Twitter:

 From @elson_cheng: @TillamookCheese ‘s Udderly Chocolate Ice Cream is DA BOMB.

From @kristinaking: @TillamookCheese! It is the best. (as an Oregonian I am required to say that, but it doesn’t make it less true.)

From @Deblavdas: Any1 hittin the Loaf Love Tour with @TillamookCheese? Free entryto Aquarium of Pacific March 5th. Cheesy, yet worthy. hmm

From @Martha_Koenig: Hello @TillamookCheese, you old friend. I didn’t know you’d be on the flight to Munich. http://yfrog.com/h6q76qej

From @TheJakeWeight: saw the @TillamookCheese crew today in #PHX. Best use of Mobile Marketing I’ve seen in a long time: http://loaflovetour.com/

By Loafy

"Good until the last drop!" - Jaclyn P.

It’s finally the weekend! I think I’ll take some advice from the little guy above and celebrate by eating (drinking?) every last drop of ice cream. Have you tried our new Cinnamon Banana Bliss? It’s, well, blissfull!

Talk to you all next week!

-Loafy

Facebook:

From Claire B: i LOVE Tillamook Butter.. always buy the unsalted… its always creamy and delicious…. two thumbs up!!!

From Keri K.: I keep a membership at Costco just for the Tillamook Cheese!

From Stacey W.: Tuesday morning I woke up dreaming of a grilled cheese sandwich, then this morning I dreamed that Tillamook Cheese had changed it’s name….but I didn’t know the new name and I couldn’t find it in the store. What a catastrophe!

From Kristi M.: The new Banana Vanilla yogurt is amazing!

From Amy F.S.: Happy early birthday to one of the greatest companies in the world, and we are so lucky that you are here in Oregon and that we get to have your products anytime, again Thanks.

Twitter:

From @wendywoowho: What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything? 42…lbs of Tillamook in the fridge.

From @shoshpd: Any sandwich made w/ @TillamookCheese is automatically in the running for best sandwich ever.

From @davidpetersonh: @TillamookCheese I’ve lost 25 pounds in 2 1/2 months and Tillamook Cheese has been a constant in my balanced, healthy diet. :-)

From @thirdfloorwatch: Somebody suggested I make cheese enchiladas with Velveeta instead of Tillamook Sharp Cheddar. I ate 2…and threw the rest out.

From @quesoqueen: Loafy at the @TillamookCheese factory presidents day weekend? Consider me there! Woot!!!

By Loafy

What a whirlwind of a week in the Tillamook online world! This past Monday, we launched our brand new Tillamook.com website (the one you’re looking at right at this very moment!). Have you had time to explore it? What do you think? We’ve also been celebrating our new website with fun giveaways (free cheese!). Have you had the chance to play our Cheese IQ Quiz yet? There’s a question about me, Loafy, in the quiz!

Happy weekend to everyone!

From Charlotte C. (about our new Cheese IQ Quiz): That was FUN! And thanks so much for the question on squeeking cheese curds – I’ve actually always wondered why they did that, and now I know! :)

From Collin P.: Today, as I was running some errands at my neighborhood’s local Fry’s grocery store (Tempe, AZ). I was pleasantly, and enthusiastically, greeted by Noel and Andrea. During this warm and bright encounter I conveyed to them my undying love for Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese! Thank you for sending them out to share the joy of Tillamook. They did a wonderful job: great smiles, teaching some more history of the people who produce Tillamook Cheese, and telling me of various other ways to use the product beyond what I presently use it for. They were also kind enough to let me try and capture my personal enthusiasm for Tillamook on video in hopes to let you all know what a wonderful job you do… also I constantly tell other people of your superior product and that it would be well with them to use/experience it!

From Lorna V.: Tillamook cheese could make cardboard taste fantastic! So putting it on a croissant must rock!

From Pamela B. (see above photo): Hello, I’m a native Oregonian out in Boston’s big snow storm right now… this little guy came back home with me after the holidays- just wanted to let you know he’s keeping warm in the snowpocalypse.

From @Rayne73: @TillamookCheese Dear TC even being Vegan I sometimes cheat and eat your Vintage Sharp Cheddar cus I cant help myself its my addiction

From @JeffGreenhouse: Love it! Great photos and well constructed: RT @TillamookCheese Have you seen our brand new website?! http://www.tillamook.com/ #cheese

From @iphlogger: @TillamookCheese – asked daughter to bring a new “loaf” up from the freezer… She brought up tillamook cheese instead of bread.

From @almostmonday: @TillamookCheese Guess who was today’s winner!? Me!!! I’m soooo excited! Thanks for the fun IQ test too!

By Loafy

"Here's Everly, Tillamook Cheese's newest fan and a baby loaf herself! I'm a lucky grand uncle to have Everly as my grand niece!" - Fan Chuck P.

By Loafy