Losing Never Tasted So Gouda
food October 17th, 2008
Question: How do you get a big box of gourmet cheese delivered to your house?
Answer: Challenge someone to a Cheese-Off and lose.
I recently posted about my love affair with Kraft Parmesan Cheese. Or more to the point, how lazy I am when it comes to tossing out numerous expired containers from my fridge.
Carla, from Blah blah blog-o-licious, commented on that post thusly:
I will take all the cheese I have, put it on the counter and send you a photograph…I think I might have you beaten.
This prompted the Cheese-Off challenge. I didn’t stand a chance.
I emailed her immediately and asked how it is possible one person can have so much delicious cheese in her fridge, while people like me are slumming it with the kind you shake through gigantic holes in plastic. It turns out Carla is a professional food broker, a dream job if ever there was one.
Perhaps out of sympathy, she offered to send me a sampling of cheese if I would like some. Like some? Like some?
When I awoke from my blackout, I gave her my address, crossing my fingers that she wasn’t kidding. She wasn’t. A mere two days later I received this:
Behold! The Cheese Motherlode! The Rembrandt Extra Aged Gouda cheese down front is almost gone already. My husband Dave and I inhaled it immediately after I took this picture. It is divine.
I feel like a kid at Christmas and all my new toys are in the lettuce crisper. I know they are there. I don’t want to sleep. I just want to eat cheese.
If any of you are in a 20 mile radius of my house, shoot me an email and we’ll arrange a cheese party. Bring wine and an appetite! Oh, and see those Galaxy Cappuccino Chocolate Mousse Duos on the right? If you come quickly enough, there may be some left for you.
Thank you, Carla! I’m blown away by your generosity. This cheese won’t get the chance to expire.
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Check out Carla’s fun story on how she came to be known as The Cheese Lady. And be sure to take her cheese survey. I’m a Swiss girl all the way. Betcha thought I’d pick Parmesan!
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October 17th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Just double checking: the Galaxy Cappuccino Chocolate Mousse Duos don’t have cheese in them, right? They’re just hanging out with the fromage because it’s a dairy product, aren’t they?
p.s. YES, I’m the first to comment!
October 17th, 2008 at 5:40 am
I am officially jealous! Looks like Christmas arrived early for you huh?
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October 17th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Wow, I never thought I’d be telling someone to “Go ahead, Cut the cheese!” Looks delicious!
We Casey’s like Pretzels with our cheese, and Tomorrow we will be at the Unique Pretzel outlet in Reading to get another case of Extra Salty. Mmmmm Mmmmm.We like our Wine White by the way!
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:10 am
Wow…. that’s a lot of cheese…
I want to be invited to the cheese party!! Am I in a 20 mile radius of your house? I hope so…
My favorite cheese are those little Babybel cheeses. The ones in the red wrapper. I LOVE THEM!
October 17th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Add me to the list of those who are jealous. I’m a cheese-a-holic. Wish I lived close enough for the wine & cheese party.
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Kathy – may I suggest some fiber in your diet. That much cheese is going to catch up with you. Can you say bound up!
October 17th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I believe I’m the closest, since I work about 65 seconds from your house – I’ll be right over….tee hee
October 17th, 2008 at 6:41 am
I am so jealous! I love cheese but I think I can safely say I’m a tad too far away to join you for a nibble ;O)
That was very nice of Carla!
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Oh, I love cheese too and receiving a box like that would be an absolute dream! Enjoy! Enjoy! I see that you have Boursin in your box. I love it. Yours looks like it has cranberry in it. I’ll bet it is tasty too. The one that I buy is garlic and herb….mmmm.
Have a great weekend!
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Hi
Could you tell Carla I really, really like green eyed blond women?
Thanks.
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:33 am
LOL..don’t be bragging about your cheese booty now. I can’t keep cheese in my house, both my son and I devour it. We have a deli nearby and they make little cheese trays out of the left over bits from their morning preps. I always have to get one for my son. That smoked swiss in your photo looks pretty dark good (swiss is my fav too)
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:41 am
While reading this post I almost felt as if Christmas has come early at the Fredericks – it’s like receiving a hamper from Chrisco except full of cheese !
Souhaite un très Joyeux Noël
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:00 am
That looks terrific~ would have liked to join your party! Years ago in the 1960s and 1970s my mother-in-law owned a cheese and gourmet store which was popular long before imported cheeses and products were commonplace in grocery stores. I worked there part-time many years before & after I got married. It’s how I became an expert at imported cheeses. We always had a refrigerator full at home as both my DH & I loved to sample all the products! Many trips were made to NYC to pick up the imported products. Cheese never lingers long in our house!
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Thank you Kathy for sharing your blog today, it was my pleasure to share a little bit of cheese with you and your family. As for the DUO’s, that was just for dessert, sweet sweet dessert.
I wish I could have everyone over so we could all have a taste together….but my house isn’t that big anyway.
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:09 am
CHEESE BOX!
I just checked my fridge, and I doubt I’d stand up to any kind of cheese-off. I have two kinds of Kraft shredded cheddar, lite string cheese, and mild sliced Cheddar.
I don’t live that close, but if you had saved some of that Gouda, I’d be at your door right now, crackers, grapes, and appetite in hand.
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Woo Hoo! Cheese-eatin’ party at Kathy’s house! I’ll bring the wine. I think Mad Dog goes with gouda …
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October 17th, 2008 at 8:45 am
That’s gouda times!
October 17th, 2008 at 9:16 am
“Holey” cow! That’s a boatload of yummy cheese stuffs!
I’d like to formally challenge Carla to a cheesecake-off. You know, just so I’d lose and she’d send me samples out of sympathy too.
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Oh My! You are such a cheese hussy! Oh, wait..I gues you offered to share..so you are not. Dam, i don’t think I live near you and I prefer beer to wine…strike two!! Oh fiddlesticks..It was in my cards. I will just be sneaking in a cage full of mice to steal it for me!
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I think your love of cheese can only be matched by that of Wallace of Wallace and Grommit.
Although I have to admit, I tried Wensleydale cheese because of them and I love it.
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Wow, that was a fun surprise! We are Not Allowed to eat cheese, but Mom (WillThink4Wine) loves cheese.
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:59 am
How great is that! I thought I’d let ya know that it isn’t unusual to find at least two or three cans of parmesan in our fridge either
October 17th, 2008 at 9:59 am
How great is that! I thought I’d let ya know that it isn’t unusual to find at least two or three cans of parmesan in our fridge either
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:02 am
For the love of cheese…no more canned parm!
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Lucky girl! Cheese is THE greatest stuff! I popped over to Carla’s to say something nice.
I have a bad cold and sore throat, so I’m off dairy at the minute, but I will be hunting down some delectable cheese as soon as I’m better.
Kat
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Whoa that’s a lot of cheese! I hope you’re out shopping for some wine because, well that just makes sense in the way my brain works. Wine and fresh fall apples. MMMMmmmmm
sorry, I drooled on your blog a bit there. Let me get that *wipe*
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:55 am
You have the best readers! (ehem, ehem)
This is like the Oprah show in reverse. LOL!
Enjoy your cheese.
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October 17th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Damn, that is a lot of cheese…..
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October 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
you sure did hit the motherload! i’m jealous! i wish i lived closer so i could join the cheese party, but alas, i am behind the walls that prevent new jersey from infecting the rest of the world. they don’t even let you out without a piss test and a blood screen! LOL!
won’t you be a pal and send some of that mousse my way?
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October 17th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I want some. I love cheese. I think I will have to get some tonight and finish off the bottle of wine in my frigde!
Tiffany
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October 17th, 2008 at 11:59 am
That is a lotta cheese! I like how some of the cheese has labels so you know what to do with it. Like, Edam all up. It’s very Gouda.
ps: What is a cat’s favorite cheese? STRING cheese!
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October 17th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Oh my cheesiness! I want! My favorite is Havarti and Brie, but then there are plenty still out there that I’ve never tried. Gouda rocks too!
Congrats on your cheese bounty! It’s AWESOME!
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October 17th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Oh my! That’s a lot of cheese. Enjoy!!!
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October 17th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I am filled with finely aged jealousy.
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October 17th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Wishing I lived in the area. A wine and cheese party sounds lovely! Oh well, enjoy it for me.
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October 17th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
You lucky duck! The only thing that would thrill me more than a box of cheese, would be a box of chocolate!
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October 17th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
OMG, just noticed you picture, nice whiskers!
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October 17th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I’m so jealous.
Sooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!
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October 17th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Oh boy! A junk foodaholic’s dream. Cheese-Cheese-Cheese!!! Can you tell I’m jealous? BTW, I like your Halloween face.
October 17th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
wow. cheese motherlode indeed. :O
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October 17th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
That stuff would be eaten in three days flat at my house. We are such cheese-a-holics! Beyond jealous. Enjoy!
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October 17th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Once, in a weak moment I registered CarpeCheese.com if you would like to make me an offer…
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October 17th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Did I see goat cheese in there? That and blue cheese make life worth living, though, I do like a good Romano cheese grated over my pasta.
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October 17th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Now I know where the whiskers came from! You’re part mouse! Congratulations on the cheese windfall. I’m jealous because cheese it at the top of my food pyramid. I can’t think of a sandwich (other than peanut butter and pickles) that isn’t better with cheese.
October 17th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Hot damn look at all that cheese. I wish I did live close to you so we could have that party. Enjoy all soon to be gooey goodness.
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Cheese By Post! What a great idea. I once brought back a huge chunk of parmesan home from Italy (in my hand luggage, not in a refrigerated box). The aircraft smelled delicious by the time I disembarked. Or like cat sick, depending on your level of parmesan tolerance.
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I have to agree – a lot of cheese.
I am also so thankful not to be looking at your kitties artistic talent anymore. I Liked that – Just Imagine it’s water. That’s rich.
Beamer
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October 17th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Cardiogirl — The top part was cappuccino mouse, but seemed more like a light cream cheese. The bottom was rich, sweet and chocolaty. Carla threw the dessert in for good measure! Congrats on getting in first!
Perky — Yes! I felt like a kid at Christmas opening it up. More and more stuff just kept coming out of it.
Chris (Casey) — I love pretzels and cheese, particularly the big soft ones. I melt a slice of Farmer cheese (smooth and buttery) on top of one. Makes a nice snack. Enjoy your Mr. Salties!
Regan — OK, here’s the deal. I’m bringing you and your mother some tomorrow, but it might not be as much as I first thought. We are making good headway on the cache. It’s soooooo good!
Sherry Martschink — There may not be a party now. I’m ashamed to say we’re eating a LOT of it. My husband just found the Brie. There isn’t much left.
Data Entry Services — Tell me about it. We’re a tiny worried that about those “issues.” We promise to eat something besides cheese all weekend.
Marlene — I’ll bring you a sampling tomorrow. What’s left of it.
Babs beetle — Yes, but you’re in Europe, where the best cheese lives. Lucky lady! Yes, Carla really stunned me.
Dori — I’m not sure I care for the Boursin. It’s apple, cranberry and cinnamon. I tried some straight up and didn’t love it. Someone will, though! Have a great weekend yourself!
Mike — If you ask her real nice and sound all pathetic, she might hook ya up.
lala — “cheese booty.” Love that! I haven’t had the Swiss yet because I was goin’ gaga over the Rembrandt gouda. There’s almost none of that left.
Jaffer — The only difference was it wasn’t wrapped and didn’t have a bow on it. No matter. I tore through the packaging like a kid!
Cindi — I’m am no cheese connoisseur, but I know what I like by taste. It must be nice to actually recognize what you’re eating. Having this much good cheese in the house has been a real treat for us.
Carla! — You have no idea what you’ve done, but I guess you can figure it out from all the comments. Everyone wants your cheese! Thank you again. I’m ever so grateful. You did such a nice thing for me and I’ll never forget it.
JD at I Do Things — That’s usually what we have lingering in the fridge. My sliced American is wondering what the hell happened since I put the elite group in there.
Hilary — If I had Mad Dog, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy any of the cheese. I’d inhale it and wonder the next day where it went.
Canucklehead — Indeed!
Jeff — I have her address now. What say we take a cheese road trip. Show up at her door and not leave until we each have a box?
TheHussyHousewife — It’s all mine! Paws off!
Condo Blues — You know, I think I saw some Wensleydale cheese in Carla’s picture. I immediately thought of Wallace and Grommit. And even made the hand “oh, goodie!” hand gesture that Wallace makes when he’s about to enjoy his cheese. I love those guys!
Gandalf and Grayson — Only one of our cats (Stinky) is allowed to have cheese. She doesn’t have litter box “issues” after eating it. She loves American.
agoodwitchtoo — Yeah, but I bet you throw them out when they expire, right?
Scargosun — Don’t worry. I haven’t bought any in weeks and weeks. And now that I know what good cheese looks and tastes like, I may never go back to plastic containers!
Poetikat — I have to check out your cheese post over at Carla’s blog. Feel better!
H.E. Eigler — So far, we’ve eaten it wineless and crackerless. It’s not looking so good for a party. We’re making fast work of it.
Mrs. G — I DO HAVE THE BEST READERS, hands down!
Bruce — Not any more. We’re making very good progress.
Kelly — Ah, but you might be close. I’m 15 miles from Philipsburg.
Tiffany — Go for it! Nice way to end the week, I say.
Daisy the Curly Cat — Oh, Daisy. You’re too funny for words.
Nicole — You know, I had some Brie and didn’t much care for it. Too soft and salty for my tastes. So that yellow tube on the left is all Dave’s! He’s eaten a third of it already.
Stephanie C — Sure is, and we ARE enjoying it. We’ll see how much there is left to dole out to my sisters in the morning.
savvysuzie — Sorry. And I’m filled with finely aged cheese. I’m telling you, the gouda was to die for. There is so little left I may have to order more online.
Fancy — We will, but I think the party is over before it started. There isn’t enough left to justify it. Sad, I know.
DJ — Oh, man. That would make a fine addition. At least Carla threw in the Galaxy desserts as a bonus. Soooo good! I’m keeping that picture up through Halloween. I love it so much!
Monique — Sorry!!! I think Carla should start a mail order business. I want another box all over again.
Laura Junkfoodaholic — Cheese is probably the healthiest thing I eat. It’s what I melt it on that gets me in trouble. Glad you like the pic! I love it too!
kouji haiku — I couldn’t believe how loaded the box was! I’m a lucky, lucky girl.
Carol — You know, it might be gone by Monday. I’m not proud of that. There’s just the two of us, but boy, can we eat.
Dan Brantley — Love it! Seize the Cheese!
Joe — I’m saving the bleu cheese for last. I haven’t opened that package yet. I need crackers for that. Damn. Is it bad that I’m going to eat cheese with every meal until Monday?
Lee — Funny! SQUEEK! Cheese goes so well with so much. No doubt! I’ll toast your blog anniversary with a block of gouda, K?
ImitationAngel — I have enjoyed and I will enjoy more all weekend. I may have “issues” by Monday, but it will have been worth it!
Tiggy — Oh, man. Parm in your bag? You were either fighting off begging passengers or being beaten within an inch of your life. As for me, I would have offered to carry your luggage and you would have never seen it again.
Beamer — Yeah, this post was so much more attractive (and appetizing!), wasn’t it? I’ve all but forgotten about the pee.
And thus concludes the most comments ever responded to in one sitting. I think I need some cheese now. Over and out.
October 17th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Quote:^^^
And thus concludes the most comments ever responded to in one sitting. I think I need some cheese now. Over and out.
Hey you missed one!!!
Can I have some Blue Cheese if you have any ?
I love cheese that’s strong enough to start the windmill on an old dutch painting
I stole that one from J.Carson
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Nirvana is being on a first name basis with a food broker…:)))now if you can buy a house next door to Emeril
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October 17th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
How cheesey! I am sitting hear eating Kashi TLC (Tasty Little Crackers) that are all natural cheese and her you are showing off all that gorgeous cheese. I am soooo jealous. Nobody sends me cheese.
But I am sending one lucky person some chocolates… you should check out my blog and enter before it’s too late!
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I’m going to see if I can run a similar post about money and make sure that someone like Warren Buffet sees it. Can’t wait for my money box to arrive in the mail!!
October 17th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
O wow, does that look good! My mom used to work for a food brokerage – she misses those days.
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October 18th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Hi,Kathy, I am here again. And I love your cat mask.It fits you well.By the way,don’t boil yourself with too much cheese, although they are really delicous.
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October 18th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I am a cheddar girl myself- the sharper the better- but seeing your big gift box o’ cheese gladdens the heart. She could only have done better by you by including some bacon. What a lovely thing to do!
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October 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Oh my it looks yummy to me. I found some delicious cheese while in Maine over the summer at an adorable little shop.
It was a horseradish white sharp cheddar. They have it available here where I live made by one of those huge brand name companies but it’s just not the same.
I may just have to check this out. Because I have been craving it.
Just looking out her drawer makes me hungry. I am definitely a cheesy person!!:-)
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October 18th, 2008 at 8:36 am
When i eat cheese, i see images in Leonardo’s paintings. Do you think their is a future in this. Do people send you gifts at your blog Email too? I like reading your blog.
October 18th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Kathy,
and this time its working YIPEE! Got any lowfat low calorie cheese? I got wine in the fridge LOL.
I am within 20 miles and although most of the time a cheese party sounds superb i am dieting
October 18th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Oh you lucky lady!
That’s quite a selection.
October 18th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I would be over in a heartbeat if I lived close to you
Please tell me there is Asiago Cheese in that assortment? Heart me some of that stinky stuff! lol
PS: You really have to try the ‘good stuff’ for the pasta…they sell freshly grated Romano and Parmesean at most grocery stores, yum!!!
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October 18th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Ok, how’s this.
Plllleaaaaassse! With a big chest too???
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October 18th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Alan — No, you cannot have the bleu cheese because we’re saving that for last. I intend to make a giant salad and crumble it up in it. Unless you can get here in the next half hour, you’re out of luck my friend. Love that Carson quote!
robert bourne — Honestly, could I have lucked out any better?
Preston — I’m sorry! You’re giving away chocolate? You’re my new best friend.
mrsmouthy — And, really, would it kill him to send a box of money to like a million people? He wouldn’t miss any of it.
Lux — I’d rather have a food broker in the family than a doctor.
Emma in China — Thanks! I know I won’t want to take it down after Halloween. It’s growing on me.
Jenn — It was an unbelievably kind thing for Carla to do. I’m still stunned about it. And, yeah, throw some bacon in there and I’m in heaven. That reminds me. I just received some bacon-related merchandise that I’ll be giving away for upcoming “What’s That? Wednesday” posts. Be sure to get in on it!
Shinade — I’m already researching where to buy more of the Rembrandt gouda cheese. I’d also like to get more Sonoma Snacks, Mediterranean Jack. The latter has a very strong taste, very flavorful. I won’t accept any substitute.
navin — Well, I could probably get away with doing product reviews if people will send me stuff, but I like when it happens completely by chance. I’m glad you enjoy the blog.
Melissa — I have some sad news for you. There will be no party. I unloaded some of the cheese with my mother and sister. So there isn’t enough left for a party. I’m dieting, too, and I’m a little afraid to get on the scale as I’m sure I’ve blown this week’s progress. I’ll blame it on Carla.
Zip n Tizzy — No kidding! And I don’t know what I did to deserve such generosity. I’m still on a cheese high.
Bella Casa — Nope, no asiago cheese, but plenty of Edam and Gouda and brie and swiss and the list goes on and on. I promise I’ll upgrade my parmesan and romano cheeses. No more plastic bottles!
Mike — I’m sorry to say there isn’t much left, after I shared with my mom and sister. My husband and I felt so piggish and didn’t want to be greedy.
October 18th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Who is this Carla? Where can I find her? And is she up for adoption?
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October 18th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
What? No party? And I booked my flight & everything! You owe me now, Kathy!
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October 18th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
OMG! I hope you have some prunes in your pantry…
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October 18th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Holy mother. I just gained 3 pounds looking at the picture.
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October 19th, 2008 at 4:03 am
hi kathy!
it’s been a while since i last hopped to the junkdrawer. (^^)
…that’s a lot of cheese you got there… hmmmmnn.. too bad i am million miles away and couldn’t join your cheese party… if i could teleport, i would’ve done that and might have arrived on time for some wine and cheese..
but anyway, i enjoy reading your posts so i added the junkdrawer to my blogroll.. if you don’t mind..
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October 19th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Rick — I know! We all need Carla in our lives. Maybe she could start an “Adopt-a-Cheese-Lover Day” and you have to submit an application to be considered. She picks the most pathetic story and sends you a cheese box as reward. Come on, Carla. Look what you started!
Mama O — I should have realized we’d eat most of it. What was I thinking? I’m sorry my belly is full of delicious cheese.
Angelika — I have to say, we’re doin’ OK in that department. We paced ourselves fairly well. ‘Nuff said.
Happy Hour Sue — I vowed to avoid the scale for two days at least. I’m afraid one day I’ll get on and it’ll say “Cheese Overload. Get the hell off!”
clerihew — Hey, welcome back! Teleportation would have been the only way you could have gotten here in time. We made good progress on the cheese in the first 24 hours. Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. Mmmmm, blog rolls…
October 19th, 2008 at 10:11 am
OK, I now officially want to get out of the public relations game. I want to be a food broker. I want free cheese!
Where do I sign up?
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October 19th, 2008 at 10:16 am
You’re like Rosanne in the later episodes where she talks about her daughter’s wedding on her news show and gets all kinds of free stuff. HAHA!
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October 19th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
How do I find a food broker with excess beef? If only. Enjoy it – and if you need a recipe or two – give me a shout!
Anne’s last blog post..Sunday Breakfast – Royal Foodie Joust Entry
October 19th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Very cool!! What a great gift! You know, cheese is one of the great things I’ve given up to lose cholesterol and weight. sigh I have some nonfat cheese slices in the fridge but you know, it’s just not the same. Smuggle me some?
Lori’s last blog post..She’s here! She’s here!
October 19th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
The Hawg — Tell me about it. I’m in the computing biz and I don’t get squat for free except complaints about people’s PC problems.
Lauren — I gotta start making friends with clothing designers, auto makers and jewelers. You never know, right?
Anne — I don’t know, but I want the friends my co-workers has. They took her out for her birthday last week to a fancy restaurant where she had a $37 piece of steak.
Lori — I’m with ya, sister. I started a new diet only a week before the cheese arrived. That’s part of the reason I shared so much of it with my family. I knew I could eat it all!
October 19th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I would love to go to your cheese party but i dont think i live in a twenty mile radius of your house but i do in fact like cheese.
My favorite kind of cheese is mozzerella, but it can not be fresh, I dont know why I cant eat it freash because it does not have that salty flavor.
October 19th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Kathy, if anyone should write a novel it’s you! Tell all of us readers to suck it because you’re taking a blogging break to write a book! We won’t get mad. Promise.
Stephanie C.’s last blog post..National Novel Writing Month
October 19th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Wow, that is a ton of cheese and a great story. I hate cheese, except for grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese burgers and parmesan cheese on spaghetti; I guess I like cheese only if it is on something and otherwise I cannot stand it.
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October 20th, 2008 at 2:16 am
What a neat thing to have happen. I wish I lived close to you, I’d be there in a NY minute. Lucky you to have a nice reader who’s a food broker. Have a great week!
Carol’s last blog post..Will You Comment? Please Do!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:03 am
brooke — Sad to say, it didn’t matter anyway. The party never happened because we gave away some of the cheese and ate most of the rest. That’s interesting about how you don’t like fresh mozzarella. I didn’t care for the Brie because it was too salty. But I did enjoy most of the rest. Mmmmm.
Stephanie C — Oh, aren’t you sweet! I always thought I could write a book in my spare time, but then I realized I had none. I don’t know that I’m prepared to take a blogging break. Just writing that sends me into fits. I need an intervention.
Holly — I love cheese on top of other things as well. Like bacon, cheese makes everything else better!
Carol — It was unbelievably awesome what Carla did for me. And, for the record, there was no party. We gave away some of the cheese to my family and ate most of the rest. There’s only a little left of the sliced Edam and the whole package of bleu. We made quick work of it!
October 20th, 2008 at 9:19 am
That’s hilarious. I may have to make the career change to become a food broker. Amazing and delicious perks.
GeneratedMadness’s last blog post..Palin Should’ve Dropped The Beat – SNL Rap Video
October 20th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Can’t eat cheese, but I love your new profile picture.
Happy trails.
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October 20th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I’ve never known you to have a “cheesey” blog before today. Just sayin’……Makes me want a grilled cheese sandwich. Think I will.
This week we are memeing the movement. You’ve been tagged by the Queen of Memes!
The Peace Meme
Mimi Lenox’s last blog post..Monday Mimisms ~ The BlogBlast For Peace Meme ~ Memeing The Movement
October 20th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
The Gouda would be my favorite for sure, most of that cheese looks processed though. You need some really good French or German cheese in there!
Chris’s last blog post..Lost In Translation (10/10)
October 20th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Generated Madness — Yeah, she sure gets the good stuff. I’m bummed because I’ve already looked up how to buy my two favorites online and I can’t find them! What am I gonna do now?
Swubird — The question is do I keep it up until after Halloween? It’s really growing on me!
Mimi Lenox — Up until now, this was a bacon blog. Cheese and bacon? Better yet! I’ll be checkin’ out the meme. I’m due for one. Thanks!
Chris — Yes, the goudas were my absolute favorite. If you think this was processed, you should see what I usually eat!
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:12 am
I would have to say that dairy, cheese in particular, is the most widely consumed protein in our house. Cheese for breakfast with toast, snack on cheese, cheese sandwiches or quesadillas for lunch, cheese sauce on pasta, cheese in soup, on soup, on salad, etc., etc. And we aren’t one cheese mice either – we like it all except for maybe limburger.
We actually have to go shopping this weekend and get more cheese so any mystery boxes of yummy cheese would be very welcome on my doorstep 
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Lucero’s last blog post..Food For Thought Friday: Systems of Government
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Lucero — I ran out of all the cheese, so I had to actually buy some at the store. Oh, the humanity! God myself another helping of gouda. Haven’t tried it yet. I doubt it’ll be as good as what Carla sent me. Sigh.
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Awww. The Power Of Cheese (remember that commercial?)
Carolyn’s last blog post..Right Or Wrong
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Kathy :O ! You actually ran out of cheese already. Man, and I thought we went through cheese like water! Hope you had some good wine and crackers or crusty bread to go with it. I guess you did share a bit with your sister, too, I assume.
Lucero’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: That’s My Teddy!
October 23rd, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Carolyn — Oh, boy, do I ever! Cheese is like a drug in our house. We’re almost done with the smoked gouda I had to buy after I ran out of Carla’s. It’s not as good, sadly.
Lucero — Yep, sucked it down in like four days. Although we did give some away to my family. So we weren’t total hogs. But, mmm, mmm, mmmm!
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I used to clean houses and was asked to do a fridge cleaning. I assumed it meant organize and scrub the inside of the fridge. Reading this makes me wonder if it was a mistake to throw out all of their outdated food. They never said anything, but I filled the trash can with a lot of cheese and salad dressings.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Audrarian — Yep, cheese bottles, salad dressing and scary, scary milk.