The wheel of time
Tillamook sent me a wheel of their 100th anniversary cheddar, which I cannot stop referring to as “100-year-old cheese.” This is not entirely accurate: it’s aged for three years.
This is really good stuff. It the only Tillamook cheese I’ve tried that has a crumbly cheddar texture, with amino acid crystals like in Parmesan. The only reason I hesitate to recommend it is that Laurie pointed out that it is very similar to Cougar Gold, another local cheese which costs less. That said, if you see the 100-year-old cheese, which has limited retail availability, and are in the mood for an impulse buy, grab one. You won’t be disappointed, and it comes in a cute wooden crate which can be reused to hold toys.
Comment by Wendy
I saw this at the Ballard Market and tried it, yum! I think it was selling for $20 a wheel?
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Comment by mamster
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the price. The retail is $24, so $20 on sale sounds right.
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Comment by heather
when those cheesy flavor crystals are in gruyere, they’re called “tears of joy.” i’m not sure if this applies to other cheeses. but there you are. :)
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 11:17 am
Comment by Tillamook Cheese Fan Club
We think all cheesy flavor crystals should be referred to as “tears of joy.” We also don’t mind you referring to our cheese as “100-year-old cheese,” because in a way, it is. All of Tillamook’s history is in that cheese, so even if the cheese itself isn’t a century old, it’s got a century worth of yum in it. But we’re getting off on a tangent. Wanted to let you know that your mini-review is our Post of the Day at http://www.tillamookfanclub.com. Stop by and take a gander if you get a moment. Best, Jake Ten Pas Tillamook Cheese Fan Club
Posted on April 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm