There’s lots of tasty goodness in there!

Chef Keegan Gerhard, featured in the Tillamook Kitchen, and his lovely and talented wife Lisa Bailey have just opened a new San Diego location for their much loved D Bar restaurant. This new location complements their original Denver, Colorado restaurant with the same dedication to phenomenal food and delicious desserts.

I had the good luck to join them for their opening night! Here are a few pics:

Keegan, doing some heavy lifting…

Kobe Sliders and Bacon Mac & Cheese (with tasty Tillamook Cheese!) top the new menu

Lisa, greeting guests and putting on the finishing touches

Aren’t these gorgeous? Yes, they taste exactly how they look

Sugar Shenanigans is right! I ate the most delicious chocolate of my life here - it was the green one on the left

It was a full house! We all stayed way past our bed time…

You know the best part about Keegan and Lisa? It doesn’t matter whether they are in the middle of opening a fabulous new restaurant or shooting TV shows or video recipes - they are always lovely and they always make sure you feel welcome, with a glass of something and a plate of something in hand. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that this new D Bar adventure will have as much success as all their others.

Cheers Keegan and Lisa! San Diego is lucky to have you!

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By Gillian

Pear and Muenster Flatbread - yum!

It’s hard to believe, but another school year has come and gone! This time of year is full of celebrations and parties, and even if Loafy can’t make it to your grad party, we hope a little Tillamook can. We’ve gathered some of our favorite easy-to-make Tillamook Kitchen recipes for you to bring to your grad party this year.

Check out these Fingerling Potato Skins from Chef Hosea Rosenberg! The combination of cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives makes for a seriously delicious appetizer. Try not to eat them so fast you burn your mouth (it’s been a problem, really!).

If you’ve only got a few minutes until the party, try your hand at this surprisingly easy Pear and Muenster Flatbread! Just add a few ingredients and you’ve got an appetizer that looks and tastes like way more work than it is.

Take your quesadilla to the next level with this Dipping Quesadilla from Chef Keegan Gerhard. With cheese in the quesadilla and cheese in the dipping sauce, you’ll practically melt from happiness!

For a sweet treat that’s part cookie, part pie, and part cake, try these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies from simplethings! We promise that everyone at the party will say “Whoopie!”

What’s your best graduation party recipe?

By Katie

There’s a new chef in the Tillamook Kitchen! We are excited to welcome Denver, Colorado’s Keegan Gerhard and his restaurant, D Bar Desserts. Keegan has created four gourmet recipes using Tillamook products that are easy to make and can help even the newest cooks look like gourmet chefs!

One of my favorite recipes from D Bar is the Pate a Choux. Now, don’t be intimidated by the French. This recipe is simple and really versatile! Keegan walks us through how to use the same Pate a Choux dough 3 ways: one simple and sweet with Chantilly cream, one gooey and chocolately with Tillamook Ice Cream and ganache, and one savory with Tillamook Cheese and herbs! Try eating just one of these little cream puffs – it’s impossible! Watch Keegan prepare all three creations in this video:

If you’re in the mood for a tasty dinner, why not try the KGB Bacon Pimento Cheeseburger? Keegan takes the ordinary burger to a whole ‘nother level with this recipe. Instead of buns, he uses a cheesy waffle, and in place of a slice of cheese, he created a pimento cheese spread. Wowza! Take a look at this video to get your taste buds drooling:

If you think you recognize Keegan from somewhere… you’re right! Not only is Keegan an award winning pastry chef, but he’s also been a host and judge on Food Network series Food Network Challenge. Check out this video of Keegan to learn more about his passion for pastry and his restaurant.

Swing by the Tillamook Kitchen to see all of D Bar Dessert’s recipes, and make sure to visit Keegan at D Bar Desserts whenever you’re in Denver (or soon, in San Diego)! Thanks Keegan for being the newest chef in the Tillamook Kitchen!

By Katie