This adorable, Tillamook-loving pup entered our "Tricks for Cheese" contest last fall.

Well, the sun finally decided it was tired of hiding behind the clouds here in Oregon – what a beautiful week we’ve had! Thanks for adding even more sunshine to my life with all of your Loaf-love filled comments and conversations this week. Now go out and enjoy the sun (if it’s still around!).

Love,
Loafy

Facebook (pet-themed comments!):

From Sam G.: The first time I brought Oregon Strawberry Ice Cream out to Iowa, I was eating a bowl when my cat Bandit came into the room with this wide-eyed look and her nose very active. She looked around, determined where it was coming from, and headed straight for the bowl. It was the one time she ever reacted to food that way.

From Kevin K.: My boxer, Kobe Beef – he appears like a genie when you open the door and take out the Tillamook Sharp Cheddar for grating onto a sandwich. I think his favorite thing in life is spilled grated cheese.

From Tim T.: I had and Abyssinian Cat (since passed on to kitty heaven) used to do chin-ups on the bread board for Tillamook Cheese. We called them “chin-ups for cheese.”

From Tina B.: My cat Smoky has what we have dubbed “cheese-dar” and can tell when we are getting out a block, slices or sticks of cheese. If he’s asleep on the other end of the house he’ll wake up and come running, begging for a piece, a morsel, or (jackpot!!) an actual bite! He has taught our 1 year old kitty to do the same.

From Janet H.: My cat, Sonja, goes nuts for Tillamook Cheese. If I’m snacking on some, I have to cut an extra half-slice for her. She knows either the smell or the wrapper sound, and won’t give me any peace if I take the cheese out of the fridge and she doesn’t get hers.

Twitter:

From @louisgray:  Our beagle once ate half a block of Tillamook Cheddar Cheese and buried the rest in the couch.

From @astute_rhett: Enjoyed the greatest ice cream ever this week while on the West Coast, Tillamook Creamery’s Grandma’s Cake Batter. It is an experience!

From @Adryz87: My coworker just bribed me with Tillamook Cheese! #ImTooEasy

From @mmosner: So happy to be indulging in PNW cheeses again. Last night I literally cradled a loaf of Garlic White Cheddar@TillamookCheese. #cheeseplease

From @PnPArtistMary: @TillamookCheese – Thanks for the follow! I’ve never been chased by cheese before; I’m usually the one pursuing the cheese on EVERYTHING!

By Loafy

Fan Heidi G. posted this adorable photo of her "Baby Loaf" on Facebook

How was your Mother’s Day weekend? Do anything fun? This Baby Loaf spent the day with my Mama Loaf. I made her breakfast in bed and then we went for a walk on the beautiful Oregon Coast. It was a perfect day!

Anyhoo, here’s a little snapshot of some of my favorite  conversations with fans this week. As always, thanks for a great week!

Lots of Loaf Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Sharon F.: My fridge is never without Tillamook. I will go without if I don’t have a Tillamook option :) My kids are following my lead now as they set out on their own!

From Renee K.: So I was at my local grocery store yesterday and what do my wondering eyes see? TILLAMOOK CHEESE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Missouri is now a little more bearable with the taste of Oregon!

From Gretel B.: I love the ice cream too! but a loaf of cheddar is a staple.

From Emett S.:  Far as I can tell, Tillamook Butter is the best in the world too. Smoothest melting and best to cook with and of course better tasting than the rest.

From Shane T.: Eating your cheese right now! It has lifted my morning from the drabby existence of butterless toast to a tasty experience comparable to Willy Wonka’s magical land.

Twitter:

From @rozay_23: So I’m eatin a big bowl of Tillamook Banana Split flavored ice cream, w/Cool Whip, & sprinkles! #Winning

From @mel_leilani: Tillamook Marionberry Pie Ice Cream. I am a fan. #nummy

From @EvelynSeven7: I said “mom I’m not gonna eat a sandwich till you buy my Tillamook Cheese!” & today I find some Tilliamook Cheese in my fridge (:

From @beana619: My kids would LIVE on cheese if I let them. String or Tillamook Sharp Cheddar. Those are the only passing cheeses.

From @wendywoowho: Drink fabulous wines. Drink incredible beers. Get up in the Gorge if you can. Eat Tillamook anything. #PDX

By Loafy

Jason, a Loaf Love Tour Brand Ambassador, posted this photo on our Facebook wall of Loaf-loving firefighters in Rialto, CA.

Another week has flown by! Things are calming down around here after the hustle and bustle of National Grilled Cheese Month and the Grilled Cheese Invitational. Now that April is over, does that mean I have to stop eating grilled cheese!? No whey!

Here’s a little recap of some of my favorite conversations I’ve had with fans this week. As always, thanks for making each day a little more fun… and a little more cheesy!

Lots of Loaf Love,
Loafy

Facebook:

From Sharon F.: My fridge is never without Tillamook. I will go without if I don’t have a Tillamook option :) My kids are following my lead now as they set out on their own!

From Renee K.: So I was at my local grocery store yesterday and what do my wondering eyes do I see? TILLAMOOK CHEESE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Missouri is now a little more bearable with the taste of Oregon!

From Brian S.: I am so glad to be back in Oregon so I can have great Tillamook Cheeseon a regular basis. I will take Tillamook cheese over the mid-west stuff any day!

From Charlsie P.: I saw the most darling Tillamook Cheese commercial here in Phoenix last night just after our local news. It was the one with the Baby Loaf and the Baked Potato …. their offspring… Tater Tots. It had me laughing until my side ached…WONDERFUL commercial. You’re commercials are great and so clever.

From Jeffrey J.: When worlds collide. Saw the Baby Loaf Buses AND the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile on the same day last week. A veritable Cheese-Dog day!!

From Rachel G.: Dear Loafy – We were desperately in need of a loaf yesterday and swung by our local Business Costco… no loaves! They tried to convince us to buy whatever other cheese they had instead, but that was a no go! A detour to Smart and Final found our delicious loaf of Sharp Cheddar… so far we’ve had apples and cheddar, grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna salad with cheddar and an omelet with cheddar. We love ya Loafy!! There is NO substitute!

Twitter:

From @robcalibur: @TillamookCheese Glad to see you’re on twitter. Your customer curd-esy is great! Gouda for you.

From @MommyBlogExpert: A @TillamookCheese #GrilledCheese Sandwich recipe that’s #healthy that #kids can make http://tinyurl.com/43taazg #kosher #kids #food

From @Lexirob: Dear @TillamookCheese thank you for making Marionberry Pie Ice Cream

From @EmbarkCreative: Wondering what @TillamookCheese is up to, besides making the tastiest cheese on the planet? They’re up to a lot http://bit.ly/kZQvoL

From @AdEase_Rachel: Cheese > chocolate. Especially when it comes to a delicious taco topping. Happy Cinco de Mayo @TillamookCheese #foodlovestillamook

By Loafy

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