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Review: Pepperidge Farm Baked Natural Cheese Crisps and $100 Visa card giveaway

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Pepperidge Farm Baked Natural Cheese Crisps

PastaQueen (and a friend) review the Pepperidge Farm Baked Natural Cheese Crisps.


This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Cheese Crisps.

I looked around the room when I heard the crinkling sound, but didn’t see anything. I figured the cats must be playing with something, so I got up to look in the most likely place: the bathroom. That’s where I keep the cat box and the plastic bags that end up carting most of the kitty litter to the dumpster. Sometimes the cats paw at the bags. Still nothing. What else could be making that kind of noise? I walked back down the hallway to discover this:

Officer Krupke noms on the cheese crisps

It was Officer Krupke, in the foyer, with the Cheese Crisps! I had received a few boxes of the Pepperidge Farm Baked Natural Cheese Crisps to review, but in my laziness had left the boxes on a table in the foyer as soon as I’d opened them. Officer Krupke had knocked the box onto the floor and was devouring the crispy, cheesy crisps as quickly as he could. I stopped to snap a picture and then put the crisps back on the counter.

When I returned from putting my camera back, they were at it again! This time Java Bean had joined the fray and they’d knocked at least 3 more crackers out of the box to snack on. This time I didn’t stop for my camera and put the crisps in the kitchen cupboard and crossed my fingers that my cats had not yet learned how to open doors.

So, the felines in the Fulda family have registered their opinion: two paws up! My cats are always after my cheese, be it string or ricotta or cottage. If Krupke and the Bean were around, a spider would be the least of Little Miss Muffett’s problems. Nom, nom, nom.

According to Pepperidge Farm, the Baked Naturals Cheese Crisps are natural, preservative-free snacks, made with an artisan blend of real cheeses golden baked to bubbly perfection on top of a thin, crispy, crunchy cracker. Four Cheese is made with Aged Cheddar, Asiago, Romano and Parmesan, while Italian Herb is seasoned with flavorful herbs and spices.

Krupke and the Bean seemed to prefer the Four Cheese flavor, but I thought both varieties were tasty. They were like a cross between Wheat Thins and Papa John’s cheese sticks. These crunchy munchies are delicious. However, when I eat crackers, I usually find myself covered in crumbs half an hour later, lying on the couch wondering why there is an empty cardboard box on my stomach. I love crackers, but it’s usually better for me if I eat them at a party as an appetizer, where the box is hidden in the host’s kitchen. You can view an image I scanned of the nutritional information here.

BlogHer and Pepperidge Farm are giving away a $100 Visa Gift Card. To enter, leave a comment below with your favorite kind of cheese. If you prefer, you can answer the question in a post on your own blog and leave the link in the comments below. The contest will begin on 10/5/2009 and will end 11/2/2009. Make sure that the e-mail address you leave is correct. If you want to increase your odds, visit other BlogHer Reviewers for seven chances to win a $100 Visa gift card.

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  1. Lori says

    Great contest – my favorite cheese is goat gouda! Or havarti, or chevre… basically any kind of cheese is my favorite.

  3. gknee says

    My favorite cheese story. I was at a wedding about 10 years ago and sitting with some people I didn’t know. One of the women said “did you try that cheesecake? It is not very good and so odd that they are serving it before dinner” Yup— it was brie.

    Personally, I like swiss cheese a lot. Especially the Lorraine swiss with the tiny holes.

  7. Wendy says

    I love cheese… and cheesy crackers! I think I eat cheese at every meal. My favorite is goat or extra, extra sharp cheddar! Mmmm!

  8. Kelly says

    Hmm, this is tough. I love allllll cheese. I this feta & goat cheese might be my fav. Strong, but not like blue.

  9. Erica says

    My fav cheese is cheese. From the stinkiest gorgonzola to a block of velveeta – I don’t discriminate!

  11. tricia says

    Yay, cheese! I love all cheese, except stinky cheese! Colby Jack is my absolute favorite, but that spreadable Winschulers cheese goes great on pepperidge farm crackers! The port wine cheese works great as well!

  12. Karen says

    I like cheese but LOVE cheese crackers. I’m not usually a lucky person but what the heck — certainly can’t win if you don’t enter.

  13. tricia says

    Yay, cheese! I love all cheese, except stinky cheese! Colby Jack is my absolute favorite, but that spreadable Winschulers cheese goes great on pepperidge farm crackers! The port wine cheese works great as well!

  25. JudithinNYC says

    Stilton!! the stinkier the better. Although my favorite is Stilton I like all REAL cheese, no processed squares for me please.

  29. Bridget says

    I would have to say mozzarella is my absolute favorite cheese to infinity and beyond + 2. Laughin Cow’s Babybel cheese is a very close second.

  32. Leslie says

    Italian and WI cheeses are my favorites, but if I had to pick a favorite, I would go with parmesan reggiano!

  34. Emi says

    I can’t even tell you how much I love cheese. I particularly enjoy smoked cheeses, so I’m going to go with Smoked Gouda for my favorite. This is subject to change. Always.

  40. Jaime says

    One of my cats is also a cheese lover. Anytime I make macaroni and cheese, she stalks me until I’m done and let her lick out the bowl. As for me, you can’t go wrong with a good piece of cheddar. I also am a fan of squeaky curd cheese, but you can’t find that around here.

  43. Katie says

    Great contest! I have great fondness for pretty much all cheese, but my favorite for just snacking with crackers has gotta be a very sharp cheddar.

  45. Beth A says

    Not sure how I am the first to say this but my favorite cheese is Provolone. My favorite snacking cheese is colby jack, though. Yum.

  46. TOWR says

    Favorite cheese? How can I pick just one?! I love, love, love sharp cheddar, but I also really like provolone. And Boursin! Holy crap, Boursin!!

  48. Jaime says

    i love provalone at almost a room temperature, it is freaking awesome. :) and i also love crackers, which is why im going to search for these when i go food shopping again (plus i have 3 cats, maybe they will enjoy them too).

  49. ChrissyS says

    Ooo I have to narrow it down? Provolone, colby, monterey jack, feta, cheddar….mozzarella…yum.

  54. Claudia says

    Those crackers look pretty tasty… My favorite cheese is camembert, especially when it’s runny…. =)

  56. Dee says

    My favorite is a tie between Feta and Asiago! YUMMY But I can eat pretty much any cheese, my cousin made Brie with raspberry jam cooked inside rolled out crescent rolls and I thought I had died and went to heaven….but nope I was just in Derry NH.

    I too love Crackers, my parents never had chips around when I was a kid, we always had cheese and crackers for snack or “treat”

  57. Kate says

    I also love all cheese. My favorite hmm.. Havarti I think. but I wouldn’t say no thanks to many.

    LOVE the cracker story too – I also identify with the image of you on a couch with the cracker box empty – me too!

  59. Elaine says

    My favorite kind of cheese is basically any kind of cheese! If I had to pick one favorite, I would say an all-purpose sharp cheddar.

  63. Caro says

    I have lots of favorites, depending on the situation and my phase. But currently I like a nice goat cheese.

  66. Michelle says

    My favorite is gryuere! YUM. Those cheese crisps look good, not sure about the cat approval though… do they contain some kind of fish? :-)

  68. Poppy says

    I do like a nice aged cheddar, but after hearing Wallace go on and on about a ‘nice Wensleydale’ I’d be interested in trying it. Supposedly before making that cameo in the Wallace & Grommit movies Wensleydale cheese was almost extinct due to lack of interest, but the mention in the movies has revived it’s popularity.

  69. Nichole says

    I’m from WI…so I love all cheese…but my favorite is actually Brie! I think I could eat an entire round :)

  73. Tina says

    There isn’t a cheese I’ve met I didn’t like. I still love to get cheese curds when we go to Wisconsin. We don’t get them much in the south!

  75. Mel says

    Mmm, I looove havarti cheese! It’s super mild, and super soft, so it goes great with just about everything! Especially a yummy honey turkey sandwich with really quality bread… oh great, I just finished breakfast and now I’m hungry again!

  76. Gretchen says

    MMMM, Swiss Cheese is my fave!

    The Finlandia low fat cheese from Costco is really good (and yeah, contains Swiss).

  79. River says

    I could eat Boursin until the cows come home (to then make more cheese.) I also love a good Havarti!

  80. Nancy says

    Hard to pick just one kind of cheese, but overall I would have to say cheddar as I can eat it and use it in many different ways.

  83. Caitlin says

    I love how we all can’t name just ONE cheese that we like. Goes to show it’s a very popular food. =)

    I’d have to say mine is provolone. Very versitile. Easy on a sandwhich. Perfect in a grilled cheese. and Yummmy with crackers.

    Although, I’m a huge fan of bleu cheese crumbles on a salad. If I don’t have the extra cals to eat, I’ll stick with feta.

  84. Cinnamon says

    I’m so not a cheese snob – my favorite is just sharp cheddar. I will say, though, that I’m a fan of provelone on pizza, and boursin on, well, anything, really. Yum!

  86. Dawn says

    I love cheese and crackers. I use to have a cat that loved crackers and doritos *smile*. Old Leroy would drive you nuts till he got his share.

    My favorite cheese is most kinds, though I don’t like the stinky ones.

  87. Kate says

    Feta and Cheddar–depending on my mood–wait, who am I kidding…it is dependent on what is available!

  90. ana says

    there isn’t a cheese I don’t like, and I’ve often said that I could live happily on just cheese, bread, and chocolate. Mmmmm, cheese.

  92. Natalie says

    I am a big fan of Colby Jack cheese, but also love chevre, cheddar, cheese curds, gouda, really anything! I went to college in wisconsin where cheese is practically a religion.

  93. psychsarah says

    I can’t win :( because I’m in Canada. However, I LOVE cheese, so I wanted to say a) My favourite cheese is extra old cheddar and b) these crackers sound amazing, and Pepperidge Farm should sell them in Canada too :)

  94. Christy says

    I am a cheesehead by birth, so liking cheese is kinda mandatory! My faves are havarti & colby.

  97. rah says

    smoked Gouda. Mmmmm

    I probably shouldn’t have these crisps in my house, because they sound pretty good.

  98. AfterGirl says

    Do I have to pick just one? I recently fell in love with Stilton with Cherries! Yumo!

    I also recently finished reading your book. I also read anothe diet blogers book. The two of you were so different and it was wonderful to compare the two viewpoints.

    Loved your attititued toward working out, working on my own.

  99. Jenn says

    Sounds like something my Lucy would do. I always have to hide the Cheez-its behind a closed door. Nowhere in the house is high enough to keep her from knocking them down and worming the box open to get some crackers out!

    My favorite cheese? Hmm… extra sharp cheddar. I’m not so fancy. lol

  101. Mare says

    My favorite cheese is mozzerella cheese, preferably on a pizza or with pasta, but it’s yummy on its own as well.

  102. Stephanie M. says

    My favorite cheese depends on the circumstance. On pizza I like fresh mozzarella. I love provolone on a tuna sandwich. Pasta with ricotta is fantastic. Nothing beats a salad with loads of feta. And for snacking with crackers? Hands down, creamy goat cheese.

  103. Sori Yarbrough says

    I buy a brick of extra sharp cheddar every single week. Yum. Thanks for the sweeps!

  105. Lisa says

    Squeaky cheese curds from the Farmer’s Market are great on a Saturday morning! But in Wisconsin any cheese is great!

  106. Debbie G. says

    Although I would never turn down cheese, my favorite is the cheeseball that my mom made for holidays. It was just one of those kitschy ones from the 70’s, likely a recipe from a Good Housekeeping or Redbook, full of cream cheese and jarred pimento and roka blue, rolled in pecans for that extra fancy touch. My mom has been gone for 19 years and while I miss her, my little sister has become our family’s resident cheeseball maker.

  109. Katie says

    My favorite cheese is Mozzerella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can put it on bread and melt it to make a little pizza…put it in tomato soup…ahh, I love cheese!!!!!!!!

  112. Laura says

    My favorite cheese is Lorenzo Lamas.

    Seriously though, do you think the Pepperidge Farm folks will be a little sad to see you include the words “cat box” in their review? Mmmm….

    But, based on the scanned nutrition information, there might be a spot for single servings of these crisps in my sensible diet plan. I’ll check them out since your household approves of the taste.

  113. Kristi says

    Mmm…my favorite is aged provolone! An itialian heritage has contributed to that fact…

  116. Maureen says

    My favorite kind of cheese is sharp cheddar-but I have had boursin cheese that is breaded and fried-OMG, to die for!

  122. amanda says

    My favorite cheese is definitely Manchego, or basically anything sheep’s or goat’s milk-based.

  124. Julie M. says

    I heart cheese! cheesey, cheese, cheese. I am rather diverse in my cheese endorsements (who am I to discriminate?) – my two favorites are port wine cheese spread (oh yeah, in a plastic tub) and cambozola (a combination of a French soft-ripened triple cream cheese and Italian Gorgonzola – healthy!)

  127. Ann says

    When I was in college, I only ate Kraft singles, until I had a roomate from Wisconsin, who was APPALLED at Kraft Processed Cheese and introduced me to “real cheese” Her mom would send cheese curds that were so fresh they squeaked. So my absolute favorite is squeaky cheese curds, but any kind of “real cheese” is good!

  128. Misty says

    I’m pretty plain-jane when it comes to cheese. I like extra sharp cheddar or bleu cheese.

  133. Jean says

    I am a non-discriminatory cheese lover, but I think my all-time favorite is Swiss. It’s almost like a comfort food for me, bringing back childhood memories of getting it as a special treat.

  136. Jenna Z says

    Oh goodness, how to choose?! I suppose if I had to pick only one type of cheese to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Colby Jack. I know, not very exotic and I do love blue cheese (Especially from Point Reyes) but I don’t think I could handle it ALL the time, only on special occasions. Colby Jack, I can eat some Colby Jack any time!

  137. Alisha says

    I love Bleu Cheese. Stilton is my favorite to be specific. Anytime I see something made from B.C. I have to try it. Or I have to experiment and make it. Bleu cheese mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, pizza, custard….yes custard!! It is divine too. You wouldn’t think so but it really is. I was nominated to make a Bleu Cheesecake, this could be something I will not like that is made of Bleu. I really love all cheeses but if I had to live with only one cheese forever….I would live with Bleu till death do us part.

  138. Dixie says

    I haven’t yet met a cheese that I didn’t like. If I have to pick a favorite though, it would be creamy Chevre. Yum!

  145. Joni Haas says

    Awesome review! I also have cats who are always in trouble for stealing my chips and other crispy treats. Those crackers sound good……maybe I will give em a try!

  149. caroline says

    Just one cheese? This is hard. Goat! Brie! no, wait, Fontina. This is why I always end up ordering a cheese platter at nice restaurants.

    Goat cheese. Final Answer. No Lifelines.

  151. Drina says

    I’ve never tried a cheese I didn’t like (except that orange stuff from a can… though one could argue that it’s not really cheese) but my absolute favorite is a Spanish cheese called mahon. Second in line is a good aged cheddar, of course :)

  152. Donna Bolsar says

    Favorite cheese hand down is any form of blue cheese – from salad dressing to just eating it chunked on some crackers, yummmm

  153. Amy says

    One kind of favorite cheese, that’s impossible. I have 7 kinds of cheese in my fridge right now and 2 on the grocery list. If I had to choose right now, I would choose mild cheddar because it’s fall and it’s macaroni and cheese time but probably that’s not a healthy lifestyle friendly thing to point out…

  154. Panda Q says

    My favorite cheese…hmmm…well there are two kinds. Planters Cheese Balls (which have gone extinct) and my cheesey husband.

  157. Ashley says

    My favorite cheese is gruyere. It is also one of the cheeses with the highest fat content.

  159. coraspartan says

    I love me some cheese! Almost all of my lunches and dinner involve cheese in some shape or form. And ditto for me with the crackers–I have no self-control!!

    My favorites are extra sharp cheddar and muenster. Yum!

  162. veggie365 says

    Does vegan cheese count? I love Veganrella! But ‘back in the day’ when I still ate animal products, I liked a good Gouda! :-)

  168. Suzanne says

    I like a nice camembert or a brie. Especially if said brie is baked in bread with some apricots. Om nom nom…

  169. maya says

    Gouda from Trader Joe’s… and fresh mozzarella, feta, chevre, brie…. actually, I’m pretty addicted to all cheese!

  170. cindy says

    Cheese… I LOVE cheese. One of my big fears is developing lactose intolerance. I don’t know if I could survive a life without cheese… I adore cottage cheese and there are few things better than a sharp cheddar. Goat cheese is perfection on certain salads and fresh parmesan is divinity on pasta. And for comfort food you just can’t beat a grilled cheese sandwich. Mmm… cheese!

  172. Bethama says

    Oh, I’ve been into cheese lately, after a lifetime of indifference. My lifelong favorite, though… it’s a tough pick, since there are only, um, two, but I think mozzarella edges out Parmesan for its sheer meltability.

  173. maris says

    I work in PR and this is one of the most creative ways I’ve ever seen a product review presented :)

    Brie, hands down! With goat cheese pulling in a close second!

  178. Sarah Fowler says

    How can you make me choose just ONE favorite cheese?! I think right now goat cheese is my favorite. I’ve started to put it in all kinds of things. Yum!

  180. erin says

    Those look amazing! parmesan is probably my favorite cheese, but that’s like asking a parent to choose their favorite child.

  185. Cynthia says

    We can pick only ONE cheese?

    Hmmm. I guess right now, my favorite is feta. At least that’s what I just brought home from the store. Feta is nice, tastes decent in reduced fat versions, goes good in salads, burgers, eggs.

    I just don’t promise that this is my only favorite cheese!

  189. jenn. says

    man..thats a tough one..i’ll eat just about any type of cheese..the stinkier the better..but if i had to choose one..

    smoked gouda…yum!

  190. MB says

    Trying to pick a favorite cheese is like asking a parent to pick their favorite kid. I love them all. I tend to eat Cabot White Cheddar the most but I LOVE all kinds of cheese. More cheese please ;)

  191. Stacie says

    I don’t think you can go wrong with cheese. If I had to pick just one, I’d say colby jack.

  192. Elizabeth says

    I love Roquefort cheese, all blue and delicious. I don’t think that this cheese is used enough in american cooking.

  193. Susan says

    The crackers look delicious. My favorite cheese would have to be feta, blue and cheddar. Of course, all are good. Great contest too.

  196. Deb says

    I love goat cheese. Sometimes I wonder what compelled me to try it, as the name alone is not that appealing. I can’t remember, but I’m glad I did. I love it on salads that also include fruit, nuts, greens, and onions. I love it rolled in crushed nuts and warmed up on said salads, too. I love it on crackers, in dips, with entrees, even desserts. I just think its tang is perfect. And I love you too. (Loved your comment about the metric system.)

    Thanks!

  197. Sara says

    I’m an equal oppportunity cheesaholic–but if we’re talking about my favorite lately, then that question is easy to answer:

    Feta, baby. All the way.

  200. Rhonda says

    Colby jack, no wait… Tillamook cheddar.

    Definitely provolone. (or maybe all 3, plus a few others?)

    Thanks for passing on the gift card.

  201. Karen Ross says

    Any kind of cheese is good, except for blue cheese, Medium cheddar from Costco is what is normally in our fridge!

  210. Amanda says

    I live in Amish Country where there are many cheese factories and I’ve tried just about everything there is – and it’s all delicious! If I had to choose though, I’d say Baby Swiss. So creamy.

  214. Lori says

    As long as is doesn’t smell like dirty socks, I’m pretty much down with it. I like to call my “pooch” my cheese wheel! : )

  216. Jamie says

    Hi! Thanks for a great give away! I’m from Wisconsin and my favorite kind of cheese would have to be mozzarella- the cheese of pizzas, chicken parm, pasta… mmmmm…. now I’m hungry!

  217. Susan says

    It depends on what I’m eating…blue cheese on a salad, provolone on a sandwich, cheddar cheese by itself, Laughing Cow Garlic flavor on a cracker. It’s hard to choose just one.

  218. Evie says

    Hmm, there are so many cheeses to choose from. And different cheeses are best for different things. I’ll go with sharp cheddar right now though, because I’ve been craving it. Yum!

  219. Nancy says

    Paremesan on anything.

    So do the compensated reviews go with the freelance financial status?

  220. Christy says

    I love a good Jalapeno Cheddar cheese… or sharp white cheddar with apple pie. It’s possibly the best combo ever :)

  224. Alison says

    Feta! It’s so good on so many things! I especially like it in a salad with chicken, black olives, and some greek vinaigrette. Mmmmm….

  226. Debbi says

    I so love cheese but try to stay away from it. (ya, right). I love a good cheddar or a good colby jack. I’m boring, I don’t need all those “fancy” cheeses. The crackers look good, thanks for a great contest!

  230. Kimberly says

    I’ve never tasted a cheese I didn’t love (and I’ve tasted a LOT), but if I have to choose an absolute favorite, I’d have to go with simple ol’ cheddar. Full or low fat, sliced or shredded, cold or melted…it’s a classic. :)

  235. ToyLady says

    I love cheese. My parents went to London for their 40th anniversary and asked what we wanted them to bring home, and OF COURSE my response was – CHEESE!

    They brought home the most amazing sharp cheddar . . . THAT is my favorite.

    But shh. . .don’t tell the customs people.

  237. Kathy says

    dubliner cheese….yumm

    I’m lucky that I’m a poor law student and that it is a little pricy. I can (and have) eaten a Costco sized brick of that stuff in the space of three days.

  240. ginny says

    I LOVE extra sharp cheddar! I also LOVE cheddar mixed with mayo,pimentos and a little salt yum pimento cheese. Make a sandwich using white bread with chips and a sweet pickle. Very Tasty!

  244. Karen says

    I have always been partial to processed cheese but have given it up. Now I like swiss, and love pepperjack.

    Love the picture. That is to funny.

    Karen

  245. Susan says

    Wow – I’d have to say smoked Gouda. No! Wait! Sharp cheddar. Or maybe goat cheese. Argh, it’s too hard to pick just one! OK, fine, goat cheese. Phew!

  249. veg_head says

    Smoked. Sharp. Cheddar. Yeeeeaaaaah, baby! And feta. Feta is the bomb-diggety! OH and string and cottage and ricotta, though mainly in lasagna form. I love it all, it’s like chosing a favorite ice cream!

  250. Tamara B. says

    I love all kind of chesses but my really favorite are Feta, Smoked Gouda, Smoked and Baby Swiss.

  252. Kelly says

    Parmesan is my favorite- but it has to be a block of the really good stuff, not the fake crap in the green can.

  253. Carolyn says

    My favorite cheese is swiss cheese, which is odd because when I was a kid I hated the sour taste of swiss cheese. I think that our taste buds change as the years pass!

    I once had an appetizer of goat cheese served on a date or fig. It was at a potluck and it was SO GOOD!!! Several people raved about the taste combination. Unfortunately I could not find the person who brought it to find out what kind of goat cheese it was.

  266. Shanna Switzer says

    Mozzarella. I tell people my youngest child was made of mozzarella and sweet tea, since it was just about all I ate for the 42 (yes) weeks I was gestating the girl.

    I love me some brie, though… and feta! And swiss, and provolone…

    Seriously, what’s not to like about cheese?

  270. strah says

    I loooooove mizithra. It’s delicious on pasta. Feta, gouda (especially with dates), and of course string cheese of all kinds. Cheese is way too popular at my house.

  271. mervtheflamingo says

    I love mizithra too! But I’d have to say a nice, sharp cheddar is my favorite. Or maybe string……

    No. The final answer is farmer’s cheese.

  275. Caroline says

    I love cheddar! My mom used to slice little pieces and give it to us when she was making salads with dinner. YUMMY!

  276. Peggy Gorman says

    I am a cheese freak!! My kids laugh at me because I will get a pizza and just eat the cheese! The birds and dogs love the crust! I try all different types of cheese,a extra charp cheddar,blue cheese,any hard aged cheese and one of my favorites is Asagio

    Thanks

  279. Barb in CA says

    Oh dear, I don’t like cheese — unless you count cheesecake covered with cherries and Better Cheddars – ha! My husband is the cheese lover in our family – he keeps several varieties in the fridge or freezer — Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mozzarella, Feta, Gouda, Cheddar, Blue Cheese, and others. In fact, he’s just purchased items to try his hand at making his own.

  281. budicca says

    I love extra sharp aged white cheddar. Why add dye to make it orange? Oh, and I snigger at American cheese. I always think of it as a food-like product.

  283. Julie T says

    The cheeses I don’t like would make a much shorter list. Lately I’m all about reduced-fat cheddar, of course. But with an unlimited calorie budget I head straight for the brie. Feta in salads. Muenster or Havarti on a turkey sandwich. Baked rigatoni with melted mozzarella and parmesan. Gouda with fresh fruit. And that Greek cheese that they set on fire in Greek restaurants. Yum.

    If I didn’t have children to cook for, I would very likely live on cheese and crackers.

  284. Michelle Smiles says

    Favorite cheese? Oh I love cheese so I can’t choose just one. I love feta, munster, cheddar, swiss, provolone, mozz, goat, and on and on. The one I probably eat the most is reduced fat string cheese (mozz I guess).

  288. Dani @ WRW says

    Hmmm … I’m in the throng of cheese lovers that find it hard to discriminate! However, if I have to pick, I guess I’d say either blue cheese or goat cheese. Yum!

  289. Jen says

    There are so many great cheeses that it’s hard to pick, but probably brie, which I like on crackers, apples, pears, bread…

    Gee, I wonder why I am still in Weight Watchers?

  291. rebecca says

    Well, here’s another “healthy” snack, eh? Upscale junk food is still, sadly, just that – JUNK food!

  292. Patsy says

    Bought some cheese recently from a farmers’ market which was Curried Cheddar and it’s now my favourite. :o) It’s so tasty, you only need the tiniest amount.

  293. Melissa @ Anxious for Nothing says

    I have to admit that, although I love cheese, I haven’t actually tried many varieties. Of the three varieties I buy most often, cheddar, monterey jack, and mozzarella, I’d have to say I appreciate good ol’ cheddar the most. Can’t go wrong with cheddar.

  296. Teri says

    I love English Stilton with Carr’s Whole Wheat crackers, which thanks to my new low-sodium diet I can never have again. *sigh*

  298. Mandy says

    When I was growing up, there was a locally owned diner in my small town that was open 24 hours a day. On the weekends my friends and I would go out dancing and end up at this diner. Every week I would get the same thing: fries and feta cheese. It is deeeelicious!

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  302. Christie says

    My favorite cheese is an Oak Smoked Cheddar from the Isle of Man. It sounds exotic, right? Cheese from a wee tiny island between Scotland and Ireland? Yeah – you’d think so – but apparently they have enough cows there to manufacture it and distribute it through COSTCO! Who’d’ve thunk it? Inexpensive AND tasty!

  304. sandy gray says

    I love all cheese!! Funny in 1985 when I got married we received not 1, not 2, but SEVEN cheese servers. You know with the board to cut and serve cheese and the dome to cover it?? I know some of you are probably too young for that! haha I love cheese but more apt to eat it off the brick in front of the fridge that serve it in a dome!

    I think my favorite all time is brie but also love bleu.

  308. Aimee W. says

    This is a very touch choice for me — I am a total cheese addict! In fact, my favorite cheese changes often. At the moment, I’m really into Monterey Jack. Thanks!

  312. Maggie says

    My cats and I all say MANCHEGO! Our very favorite cheese.

    Now if someone would only make a smoked Manchego, I could die happy.

  315. Joanna says

    Well, I wish I was like Wallace and could say my favorite was Wensleydale (just because it sounds cool), but I think I’m going to go with Raclette. It’s a cheese and a way of life! You get it and get a raclette grill and have dinners where you melt little personal pans of the cheese to pour on steamed veggies and potatoes. The racks also have a grill top for onions and thinly sliced meat. Mmmmm!

  316. Erin from Long Island says

    Too many….can’t pick! I am particularly fond of sharp or strong cheeses; from horseradish cheddar to herbed goat cheese to brie to provolone…I even like lindberger!

    Sadly, I cannot stomach any blue cheeses. Not sure why.

  323. Lynn Tatro says

    PROVOLONE! Nice smokey provolone – not too hard, not too soft, not too spicy, not too bland and it even melts nicely. Yeah – that’s my fav.

  326. Alexandrea M says

    My favorite cheese is havarti.

    I am now wondering if I buy these I have to keep them in the cabinet so my cats dont try to steal them!

  328. traci says

    Provolone!

    (Oh how funny… I typed my answer, but before hitting enter, scrolled up and saw that not only was my favorite shared by Lynn yesterday…she also felt inspired to use the exclamation point, as well. Though she does have me beat with the all caps. Hmmm.) I’ll revote…

    PROVOLONE! ;)

  329. Sarah says

    Mozzarella! Any kind of it. I just love the flavor (or lack thereof, really.) It is mild but I really like mild food, so it’s perfect!

  335. Rebecca says

    Oh how I love thee parano. Close second: anything super smelly.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  337. Denise says

    That’s a tough one. I like colby jack a lot. I love feta if that counts! I mostly like it all. :)

  343. Sheryl says

    Like many others who commented I haven’t yet met a cheese I didn’t like. Many of my faves bring back memories associated with them – Edam & Gouda eaten fresh from the markets in the respective cities in the Netherlands, Baby Swiss from one of my all time favorite places in the Alps of Switzerland, Ementhaler used in delicious fondue had in Switzerland, Squeeky Cheese Curds from my college days in upper northeast corner of Iowa, and the list goes on. Also love Parmesan, Mizithra, Mozzerella, and Blue Cheese Crumbles. If I had to pick a favorite or one bought most often, I would have to pick Muenster (Monster Cheese :-) as it’s know in my family) – makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches.

    Have been on a cheese and crackers kick lately so will definitely have to try those new Pepperidge Farm crackers too!

  352. Tonya D says

    I LOVE Cheese…ANY kind of cheese…I even will eat slices of cream cheese by itself. But I have to say my favorite is blue cheese.

  353. Elena says

    I love any cheese when it’s melted on top of anything! Especially mozzarella, provolone, swiss, cheddar. Of course, cream cheese takes the cake if I were limiting myself to only one favorite :)

  359. Barbee' says

    I am nutty about cheese. Love cheese and peanut butter (not together) more than meat. Eat some of both everyday. I cannot think of a kind of cheese that I do not like. I must not have Brie in the house because I have no self discipline, so maybe that is my fav.

  360. Jessica says

    That’s a tough one, I LOVE cheese! But my favorite is probably brie! Or Munster!! Mmmm, cheese!

  362. christine says

    My favorite cheese at the moment is Blue cheese crumbles mixed with wilted spinach and spaghetti!YYUUUMMMMMYYYY!! But a nice creamy brie on some apples is probably a close second!

  366. Jenna H. says

    Cheese, any cheese, is good but a soft gouda would rank way up there. Thanks for the giveaway!

  367. RC says

    ooh I love cheese! Any and all cheese! :D

    My favourite would have to be blue cheese, I guess. Like ’em strong ;)

  372. Melissa says

    My favorite kind of cheese is soy cheese- specifically Follow Your Heart Gourmet Monterey Jack!

  373. Laura E says

    Thanks so much for the opportunity! I really haven’t tried too many crazy cheeses but I love Mozzorella slices!

  378. Angie F. says

    I’m a huge feta cheese fan – I can eat a whole tub of it – I don’t, but I certainly could!!

    You’re kitties are adorable!!

  379. Elizabeth Maas says

    Smoked swiss is my favorite cheese, and hard to find. Smoked swiss cheese crackers would be fabulous!

  380. Mary in FL says

    I love ALL cheese, too much. But I have come late to loving the Bleu cheese. I wouldn’t touch the stuff for 40 years, then I tried it, and Love Love Love IT!

  391. Lea says

    ooohhh cheese…quite possibly the perfect food. i don’t play favorites, but more often than not i reach for the pepper jack.

  403. Anne G says

    I love cheese, it is hard to pick one favorite. I especially like extra sharp cheddar, but I’m also a big fan of pepper jack.

  408. Christie says

    I think my favorite cheese is cheddar? Maybe provolone? Or mozzarella? Parmesan? All of the above!

  413. Claire... says

    I love cheese, and I even did my undergrad in Wisconsin, so I’ve tried some yummy cheeses.

    My favorite is pretty standard… cheddar. Boring, I know – but I just prefer mild cheddar over other cheeses. Close seconds would have to be sharp cheddar (mixed with mild, of course) and the 2% American that I melt over my steamed broccoli…

    And I love cheese curds! Anyone who hasn’t tried them… you must.

  417. CaitlinRose says

    My favorite cheese is anything by Cowgirl Creamery – especially Mt. Tam!

    I also love cambozola. and a good shropshire blue!

  419. Rachael says

    I love really sharp cheddar. And I like it to be firm. My husband likes it mild and squishy. Ew.

  420. Pam says

    Thanks for the contest – I think I have to go with a good sharp cheddar, although freshwater mozzarella is right up there. So is Bulgarian Feta, and French Feta.

  423. Anna says

    I love Dutch Gouda cheese! Back in elementary school, my friend would bring in homemade bread with slices of Gouda every day for lunch. I’d trade her a chewy bar for a piece of bread and cheese every day!

  424. Julia Winik says

    Hmmm, I come from a cheese loving family, my mom always said we needed to marry cheese factory owners and my brothers 1st birthday cake was a square of Melrose cheese with a candle.

    Love Asiago, blue cheese, camenbert, brie – you are making me hungry…

  425. Thirkellgirl says

    I love all cheese, but buttermilk blue is my favorite. Vermont cheddar is almost as good. And feta is almost as good as Vermont cheddar!

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