Our wonderful hosts

Since January 2011 I have been living on the road representing Tillamook Cheese for the Loaf Love Tour. During this time I’ve met literally thousands of people! Of course the vast majority are Tillamook fans, but I also meet many grocery store employees, staff from Tillamook, sales people, and food brokers. One of my very favorite people I’ve met on tour is Lynn Brown, the Tillamook broker here in Salt Lake City, Utah! Lynn makes sure there’s an abundance of Tillamook products available on local grocery store shelves for Utahns to eat and enjoy. He’s also made me and the rest of the Loaf Love crew feel right at home with his sincere thoughtfulness and hospitality! One of Lynn’s signature lines has gotta be, “You call me if you need anything!” and he really does mean it! He goes out of his way to make sure we’re all extra taken care of while in town.

In true Lynn spirit, last weekend he invited the whole Loaf Love crew over to his house for a Tillamook feast. As our time is winding down here in Utah I was really looking forward to spending time with Lynn and his family before sailing off to Northern California. They put on a tasty meal that did not disappoint. The feast started out with some veggies, dips and chips. They made a special salsa with shredded Tillamook Cheese mixed right in to go with tortilla chips. As my small contribution to the spread, I brought ranch dip made using Tillamook Sour Cream! The appetizers didn’t last for long before the main meal was laid out.

A couple weeks beforehand Lynn had found out that I don’t eat steak or chicken, so he made sure to get some fish for me and cook it well done, just how I like it. To go with the assortment of steak, chicken, and fish they also had salad, fresh corn on the cob with melty Tillamook Butter, and my favorite casserole ever that they called “funeral potatoes” topped with a generous layer of ooey gooey Tillamook Cheese. This was the extra special dish on the menu for me because my grandma makes the same thing and potatoes are my favorite food ever (right behind Tillamook Cheese, of course). I mean, how can you go wrong with potatoes and the World’s Best Medium Cheddar?! You pretty much can’t! Oh boy, everything was delllllllicious! My mouth is melting just thinking about it! Being hotel dwellers, a home-cooked meal is something we on the Loaf Love Tour crew DO NOT take for granted!

But it didn’t stop there…the meal was topped off with Sandy’s special homemade scratch chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting served with a generous scoop of Tillamook French Vanilla Ice Cream. It was all amazing! My coworkers and I were all saying we hadn’t been that full since last Thanksgiving! In addition to an incredibly yummy meal, there was great conversation and a bit of relaxing, too. It was a wonderful afternoon! Thanks to Lynn and his generous family we all got to feel a little bit at home with a Tillamook filled feast. They even packed us up leftovers just like family would do!

Thank you, Lynn, for all you do to help us be successful and feel at home in Utah. We’ll miss ya!

See you soon Sacramento,
Noelle

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By NoelleLLT

Still smiling at the Hogle Zoo!

This past weekend the Loaf Love Tour was at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah. There was a lot of excitement surrounding our day at the Zoo – not only did the first 100 people dressed in their cheesiest Tillamook orange get in for free, but we also provided free cheese, coupons, smile sticks, and a whole bunch of fun! It also seems as if we brought a little bit of our Northwest weather.

After getting little or no rain the last few months, the Utah sky decided to open up and deliver a nice little rain shower. Being from the Northwest, I felt right at home and it was a much needed break from the 100 degree weather! And to my surprise, the downpour didn’t faze the Tillamook faithful in the slightest! Without missing a beat, our tents were surrounded by people wanting their share of the tasty Tillamook Cheese samples… over 13,000 samples in fact!

It just goes to show you that rain or shine, Tillamook Cheese and the Loaf Love Tour are an amazing experience!

If you want to experience the Tour yourself, go to LoafLoveTour.com for a full schedule or follow me on Twitter @JamminJason.

By JasonLLT

The Tillamook Jacked-Up Burger at Squatters

The tastiest week of the year is just around the corner for Salt Lake City! In 5 days Burger Week will be hitting the city in celebration of the Loaf Love Tour by showcasing the best burgers Salt Lake City has to offer. Burger Week runs July 21 through July 28 with two top restaurants featuring not one but two burgers with award-winning Tillamook Cheese.

Participating Restaurants:

Wild Grape Bistro
The Wild Grape is all about giving back to the community and for Burger Week they are giving back in a major way with not one but three Tillamook cheeses on their Burger Week burger. Come and get it while it lasts!

• Tillamook Triple Cheese Burger – A sustainable beef burger with Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack Cheese, along with spinach, tomato, and artisan bread, served with house-cut fries ($11).

Squatters Pub Brewery (both the Downtown and Park City locations are participating)
Salt Lake City’s original brewpub is known for its world-class handcrafted beer and food in a warm, friendly environment. Now during Burger Week they will also be known for their cheesy Tillamook burger. You won’t want to miss it!

• Tillamook Jacked-Up Burger – Niman Ranch® all-natural 100% ground chuck topped with Tillamook Pepper Jack Cheese, roasted green chilies, fresh cut avocado, and house made chipotle aioli served on Squatters’ ale-infused spent grain bun with choice of fries or salad ($10).

By Loafy

The Loaf Love Tour is rolling into Salt Lake City! We’re excited to be surrounded by the beautiful mountains and canyons, but we’re really excited to announce we’ll be at Utah’s Hogle Zoo on Saturday, July 14! Stop by our eat and greet between 9am and 5pm to enjoy yummy cheese samples, play games, and get Tillamook goodies!

The first 100 people who come to the zoo wearing Tillamook Orange will get into the zoo for free! Anyone after the first 100 will save $1 off zoo admission. Inside the zoo, Loaf Love Tour Brand Ambassadors will be sampling cubes of our yummy natural cheeses and handing out bingo cards that you and your family can take around the zoo to find fun animals and Tillamook Cheese! When you’re done, swing by the sampling station to collect a special prize! And don’t forget to grab a coupon book with coupons and delicious recipes for you and your family!

Get ready for a cheesy high five and a hug, because you’ll see me, Loafy, there too! You can find a schedule of all of the Loaf Love Tour stops at LoafLoveTour.com!

By Loafy

The Loaf Love Tour at Peach Days in Brigham City, Utah

The highlight of Brigham City’s Peach Days… Was it the rides? The food booths? The vendor tables? We think it was Tillamook Cheese! Whether it was at the parades or at the booth, there was a certain kind of energy and excitement that surrounded us. The Yums, as always, were a huge draw, and the Loafster in particular created a lot of buzz that echoed throughout all of Peach Days. Stories of cross country drives, struggles when climbing hills, and even stories of an occasional car fire were told by fellow VW owners. The Tillamook bean bag toss was fun for all ages, the buttons and the coupons were a huge hit; and the cheese, ahhhh, the cheese! Not only did each and every person that sampled our cheese leave with a smile, but the taste of the world’s best medium cheddar inspired hundreds to tell us their stories of how much fun they had when they visited our Cheese Factory. Some visit our factory on an annual basis and some haven’t been there for 30 years. But regardless of the time since their last visit, everyone recalls the experience with a smile.

Peach Days was a fun filled two days that came to an end far too soon. Being able to share in the enjoyment with Tillamook fans at events like this is the best thing about being a Brand Ambassador; and boy did Peach Days deliver! Thank you Peach Days, and thank you Utah, for welcoming us with open arms. I truly can’t wait for a return trip next year!

Next stop for the Loaf Love Tour: Denver! Let’s see if you can fill the shoes left by your predecessors in Utah. Hope you’re up for the challenge!

Jammin Jason, Peach Days Brand Ambassador

By JasonLLT

Brand Ambassadors Alberto, Jenn, and Kelly enjoying sandwiches with Tillamook Cheese during Sandwich Week

There’s lots of great recipes that feature cheese. But when it comes down to it, wrapping your hands (and your mouth) around two pieces of bread brimming with your favorite flavors, textures and aromas just can’t be beat. We love sandwiches — especially the ones with Tillamook Cheese on the ingredient list. To celebrate the inseparable relationship between sandwiches and cheese, our Loaf Love Tour has partnered with five notable Salt Lake City area restaurants. Each restaurant is offering a specialty sandwich featuring award-winning Tillamook Cheese.

‘Tillamook Sandwich Week’ runs from August 27th – September 3rd, so grab a map  and start plotting out your sandwich crawl around town!

Participating restaurants:

Caffe Niche
779 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801.433.3380
Tillamook Sandwich Week Special: Cheesy Club Sandwich – Local Utah Turkey, Local Honey Cured Bacon, Tillamook Medium Cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Local Lettuce, Champagne Vinaigrette, Served on Local Wheat Bread with a House Cured Pickle and Local Organic Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette & Balsamic Reduction ($12).
Twitter: @CaffeNicheSLC
Caffe Niche on Facebook

Wild Grape Bistro
481 E South Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801.466.6378
Tillamook Sandwich Week Special: Toasted Tillamook Cheddar Sandwich – This Toasted Tillamook Cheddar Sandwich features Tillamook Sharp Cheddar and Grilled Utah Peached and Ham and is served with a choice of soup or salad (lunch: $11).
Twitter: @WildGrapeBistro
Wild Grape Bistro on Facebook

Gourmandise
250 South 300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801.328.3330
Tillamook Sandwich Week Special: Gourmandise’ Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Tillamook Monterey Jack, Goat Cheese and Fresh Basil – Roasted red peppers are marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and finely-chopped green olives and then set atop a piece of ciabatta smeared lightly with goat cheese. A layer of fresh basil leaves thinly-sliced red onions and a slice of Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese (full: $7.95, half: $5.95).
Twitter: @GourmandiseSLC
Gourmandise on Facebook

Little Dave’s Deli
41 West 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801.466.1400
Tillamook Sandwich Week Special: Tillamook Monterey Jack Chicken Philly ($6.49) – Little Dave’s Deli will also be featuring a homemade Tillamook Cheddar and Broccoli soup during Sandwich Week.
Little Dave’s Deli on Facebook

By Tillamook

Hey all you Tillamook fans in Salt Lake City! We’ll be cruising around your city tomorrow, Friday, August 19th on the Loaf Love Tour. You know those cute orange buses? Well, your family could win a ride in one at the Peach Days festival. That’s awesome, right?!

How to enter:

- Follow us on Twitter and watch for the #LoafLove hash tag on Friday, September 19 to find the location of our 3 Baby Loaf buses.

- Or, watch Facebook for the buses’ locations.

- Come snap a picture of all 3 buses together.

- Tweet your best shots with hash tag #LoafLove.

- Or post them on our Facebook wall.

The best photo will be your ticket to 5 seats in the Loaf Love Buses as they drive along in the Peach Days Parade!

We’ll announce the winning photo on Facebook and Twitter at 5pm on Friday, September 19. For more info, you can read the Contest Rules.

P.S. Don’t forget to visit us on Saturday at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point! We’re giving away free admission to the museum for the first 100 people to show dressed in Tillamook orange.

*The winning family of 5 will join the Loaf Love Tour in the Brigham City Peach Days Parade on Saturday, September 10th. Cruise along Main Street in the Baby Loaf Buses and be part of this city-wide event that attracts thousands of Utah-ians. Started in 1904, Peach Days is an honored tradition that Tillamook is proud to be part of. For more information on Peach Days please visit www.peachdays.org.

By Tillamook