Mexican Bell Stuffed Peppers with Monterey Jack Cheese!

I love crock pots! When I first moved away from home it was one of the first kitchen accessories I got myself. I had to get one of the largest ones I could find so I could fill it up and make a huge delicious meal to enjoy with friends. In fact, I think they’re so fabulous that they shouldn’t just be used for comfort food or soup in the Winter… they can still work magic in the kitchen in the Spring! Here’s a round-up Spring crockpot recipes to enjoy this year:

1. Crock Pot Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers topped off with Monterey Jack Cheese.

2. This Cauliflower and Broccoli in Swiss Cheese Sauce recipe is a great side for any spring meal! Tillamook Swiss Cheese adds a sweet nutty flavor to these vegetables!

3. Lasagna in a slow cooker?! That’s right, start up the crockpot with this Vegetarian Lasagna featuring Tillamook Shredded Mozzarella and you’ll have a yummy Spring dinner with little effort.

4. I don’t know about you, but tacos are a spring stable in my house. With this Chicken Tacos recipe you’ll be able to make simple, delicious tacos and top them off with Tillamook Cheese and Sour Cream!

5. You might not think spring when you first look at this Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe, but if you had the foresight to start your spring garden and plant some spinach then all you have to do is skip to the garden, harvest your spinach, throw in the artichoke hearts, cheese, and sour cream, and you’ll have the freshest spinach artichoke dip anyone has ever tasted.

What other recipes will you be cooking up in your crockpot this Spring?

By Laura

It’s that time of year again! It’s time to pack away your winter clothes and celebrate the arrival of spring. Out with the old and in with the new. It’s time to say goodbye to those mystery leftovers on the top shelf and give your fridge the TLC it deserves. As the temperature begins to rise, you might find yourself spending more and more time outside of the house and busy as ever! Solution!? Create a snack drawer in your fridge for easy on-the-go options! The idea came from a friend of mine with two busy kids. While there aren’t any kids running around my house, I’m not ashamed to admit this tip works great for any age!

Designate a drawer and stock it with Tilla-Moos, or cheeses that you’ve pre-sliced and cubed in serving size containers or baggies. I’ve also got a variety of Tillamook Yogurt and some veggies that I’ve pre-cut, washed, and bagged in mine.

What’s your favorite grab-and-go snack!?

By Amalya

The Loaf Love Tour is getting ready to hit the road this spring – we know you’re cheesin’ right now! Wondering where we’re going? Here’s a sneak peek at the cities we’ll be visiting this spring. Can you guess where the tour will be stopping this year!?

What is that in the back ground? Grab your wind breakers and hats! Just East of this infamous Island is the iconic bridge for this city.

This southern region is known for its delicious barbeque (which goes great with Tillamook Cheese!) as well as its famous football team.

Grab your cowboy boots and your hat! The heart of this city’s downtown is near the River Walk, which is full of shops, restaurants, and night life.

What goes with this famous restaurant’s hot dogs in this city? Tillamook Cheese of course!

The photo says it all!

See you soon!

-Olivia E. & Jennifer C.

By Tillamook

A tomato and a cayenne pepper growing in Tillamook Ice Cream Buckets!

Do you have a yard that gets a lot of sun, but doesn’t have the space for gardening? If that’s the case you have to get a little creative to have a garden. Fortunately, Tillamook can help with a creative and affordable solution for you. Tillamook three gallon ice cream buckets can help you get started!

• Get some Tillamook 3 gallon ice cream buckets at the Cheese Factory for just 50 cents each (note that availability does fluctuate so make sure to call before you go if you are making a special trip just for ice cream buckets: 1-855-LOAFLOVE [1-855-562-3568]).
• Drill a few drainage holes in the bottom
• Put some pebbles or some other material in the bottom of the buckets that will allow for good drainage (so the holes don’t clog!)
• Add some soil and start planting!

Peppers, I found, work especially well in Tillamook Ice Cream buckets because they don’t mind when the soil dries out. In fact, they seemed to like it! What would you try growing in a Tillamook Ice Cream bucket?

By Laura

Today is the first day of spring (even if it doesn’t look like it where you are.) So, what better way to celebrate than a few spring-inspired recipes! Check out some of our favorites below, and don’t forget to check out our recipe boards and Tillamook fun on Pinterest!

Italian Herb and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Cheese Scones

Lime Coconut Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Chili Lime Shrimp Cups

Warm Potato Salad

By Loafy