If you have read this blog for any amount of time you know I have a crazy obsession with cheese.
It seems to pop up in almost every recipe I make and that’s definitely not something I’m apologizing for.
There is a story behind my, shall we say little hobby. As long as I can remember I have loved cheese. When I was young my Grandpa was always getting his grandkids to “try this cheese.” I could almost guarantee that at most events he would have a cheese platter. And I would even go so far as to bet that it would include brie; we have quite a history with that creamy little number.
When I went to California for Camp Blogaway I was lucky enough to go a day early. The fabulous folks at Redwood Hill Farm had sent some cheese ahead of me so I could share some with my family. The first person I thought of was my Grandpa.
He is the reason I am an adventurous eater.
I hesitated, only slightly, at the escargot I ordered a few years ago on a cruise {absolutely fantastic. In case you were wondering}. I’ve enjoyed sushi and sashimi numerous times, the first being in high school when my aunt prepared it. I’ve eaten at French restaurants in the heart of New Orleans that had a store front mannequin and more knick knacks than people. He very gently coaxed me to try alligator. It really does taste like chicken, by the way. I have yet to try any type of bug delicacy but I’m thinking that may be where I draw the line. Who knows. Perhaps there is a chocolate covered ant in my future.
As you can see my inquisitive palette doesn’t stop at cheese but it is my favorite thing to experiment with.
Fortunately I also know some folks who make some great cheese…Redwood Hill Farm. Their cheeses are made from 100% goat’s milk, have won numerous awards, and, dare I say, absolutely fantastic. Although I haven’t visited the farm personally the pictures on their website are breathtaking. It has been family owned since 1968 so I think they know a thing or two about goats. And cheese.
It is also refreshing to know that they are certified humane and the ingredients for their cheese are all things you would recognize when you read the label.
And now that I’ve tickled your taste buds with all of this fancy talk let me tell you how you can find Redwood Hill Farm cheese. Check out their website to find a store in your area that sells their products.
Oh yeah…and three lucky winners will also win a basket of goodies from Redwood Hill Farm!!!
The giveaway starts right now and is open until midnight {PST} Sunday, May 27, 2012. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be notified via email so make sure you enter your correct email address! Contest open to residents of USA and Canada.
Here’s how to enter: GIVEAWAY CLOSED
{Mandatory} Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite cheese is.
Additional entries:
(complete as many of the following as you would like then come back and leave a separate comment for each thingy)- Like me on Facebook.
- Like Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook.
- Follow me on Twitter.
- Follow Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter.
- Tweet about this. You can use this or make up your own.
“ I love cheese almost as much as @BudgetGourmetM so I entered to win some award winning @RedwoodHillFarm goat cheese! http://bit.ly/KugQxF ”
Good luck!
Disclosure: Redwood Hill Farm sponsored me on my trip to Camp Blogaway and provided me with cheese to sample. I am “udderly” impressed with their products and will continue to buy them because I think they’re great.
I like sharp cheddar
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i Follow Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter.
i Tweeted about this giveaway
What a great giveaway! Smoked mozzarella is one of my many favorites!
Brie is still my absolute favorite! Pretty sure I could die happy eating it with crusty bread.
I like mozzarella and my husband is all about the Extra sharp cheddar.
I am SO excited! I can only eat goat or sheep cheese, so this company is right up my alley. I honestly can’t wait to shovel some in my face. I do heart cheese!
Oh my gosh! There is a shop right down the block from my new office selling their cheese. Guess what I am doing at lunch!
I love any and all cheese- stinky, runny, yummy! My fave is probably goat’s milk brie….
I like you on Facebook!
I like Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook!
I’m following you on Twitter!
I’m following Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/emskyrooney/status/204968861781594112
I love fresh mozzarella, especially in the summertime!
Blue cheese
Favorite cheese?!? Isn’t that like trying to pick your favorite kid? I use sharp cheddar the most but I love Gruyere, Edam, Pecorino, Munster, Camembert, and Brie.
I love manchego!
I love all cheese! They are all my favorite
I now like you on Facebook!
I now like Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook!
Now following you on Twitter!
Following Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter.
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I love this post. Your grandpa is adorable.
I like you on Facebook (and in real life)
I like Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook
I follow you on Twitter
It’s a toss up between provolone and manchego…..yummmm
I already like you on FB
I like Redwood Hill Farm on FB
I’m boring…my favorite cheese is mild cheddar. Does cottage cheese count? I do love cottage cheese with some flavored yogurt on top!
I love Brie and I would love to win this!!
Brie is my favorite but I’m the only one in the house that will eat it. My everyday favorites are swiss and smoked provolone
Mozzarella is my favorite cheese!
I like you on Facebook
Jalsberg is my current favorite. What a nice grandpa!
I like Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook
Following you on Twitter
Following Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter
Tweeted your giveaway link
Oh yes, I love all kinds of cheeses! I like Brie, but I also like Comte cheese and Havarti! Would love some cheese from Redwood Hill Farm!
I am following you on Twitter!
I am following Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter!
I LIKE’d Budget Gourmet Mom on Facebook!
I LIKE’d Redwood Hill Farm on Facebook!
Favorite cheese? I think I like a sharp irish cheddar the best…but a good Havarti is also really yummy!
It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite, but I love goat cheese, both young and aged.
My favorites are Extra sharp cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano.
My favorite cheese is Jalapeno Jack cheese — hot!
I like you on Facebook (Carolsue Anderson)
I follow you on Twitter as MsCarolsueA
I like Redwood Hill on Facebook (Carolsue Anderson)
I follow Redwood Hill on Twitter as MsCarolsueA
Love, love bleu cheese
I follow you on fb! (And I love cheese)
My favorite cheese is sharp white cheddar
I like you on Facebook
I follow you on Twitter
I tweeted about the giveaway
Yay, following you on Twitter.
Ever since camp blogaway, I’m OBSESSED with Dubliner. Can’t. get. enough.
Since I”m already following you on Facebook, I liked Redwood Farms
Annnnnnnnd same with twitter. Already following you, now following Redwood Farms
My favorite kind of cheese is colby jack!
I like Redhill Farm on Facebook
I like you on Facebook
Following Red Hill on Twitter – thank you for a yummy & cheesy giveaway too!
A wonderful, creamy goat Brie!
I like Feta Cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese
I follow you on FB as Jennifer Keefer
JenniferAnne74 @ aol.com
I follow Redwood Hill on Facebook as Jennifer Keefer also
JenniferAnne74 @ aol.com
I follow you on Twitter as Jennai
I follow Redwood Hill on twitter as Jennai
Love fresh creamy brie and fresh mozzarella chunks!
I like Redhill Farms on Facebook
Like you on Facebook – thanks!
I could walk to China and back for a slice of Brie cheese.
I love smoked gouda.
I like you on Facebook.
I like Redhill Farm on Facebook
I did it!! Wow, it shouldn’t have been that hard for me to do!
I love Monterey Jack with Jalepenos and good cheddar. I am a cheese-a-holic!
Woohoo! Good luck Sandi! From one cheese-a-holic to another, I hope you win!
Liked you on Facebook as Elena Vo.
Liked Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery on Facebook as Elena Vo.
Following you on Twitter as @lifesdeepcolors.
I follow Redwood Hill Farm on Twitter as @lifesdeepcolors.
My favorite cheese is Swiss.
I liked you on FB.
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I liked Redwood Hill Farm on FB.
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I followed you on Twitter.
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I followed the farm on Twitter.
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I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/blakekaplan/status/206933916882448385
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I love all cheeses but I absolutely love mozzarella.