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I’ll tell ya. They all have my eternal gratitude.
Lately I have somehow ingratiated myself to the powers that be and have snagged more invites to awesome events than I have since I was 18 or so. I am feelin’ the love folks and I like it. Last night Marc and I attended a beer and cheese pairing party that was hosted by Tillamook, Texas Monthly, and Deep Ellum Brewing Company – a local craft beer brewery. The concept was pairing a variety of cheeses and cheese based appetizers with a variety of craft beer.
I plan on discussing the Brewery on Texas Well Seasoned because, well Restless Chipotle was never meant to focus on a local crowd – and let’s face it. You would hear all about this amazing beer, and then you would want to move to Dallas and then it would get over crowded. Once that happened the jobs would be gone and …well… I just think it’s best you don’t hear about our way cool local stuff, ‘k?
Anyway. Tillamook is a company that I have a lot of respect for – and you know that is pretty difficult to get. I have used their products for awhile now and I like the quality. Last night I learned WHY the quality is so awesome.
- They have been making cheese for 103 years.
- They are farmer owned.
- They are all natural and concerned about the same things I am – GMOs, chemicals, and those other nasties that so many foods are crawling with these days.
Did I mention delicious?
See? All good reasons to find their way to my Marye Recommends list.
I learned about how they make this cheese in comparatively small blocks so that the quality is consistent throughout. I watched them plug the cheese block – take a long sample out of the block to check that the quality was high all the way through. I learned that they decide on how long to age the cheese by how it tastes after 60 days – the really good stuff is allowed to continue to age. If it doesn’t have the right combination of flavors needed for aged cheese it is sold at that point. What if the cheese is just not the quality they are looking for? They sell it to the corporations that make the cheese you are buying in your grocery store.
That’s comforting, isn’t it?
On to the festivities. It was a fabulous evening in Dallas – not too warm and not too cold. There were several serving tables set up with appetizers and the beer that they were pairing with the various appetizers. This beer “tasting” wasn’t the little ounce sized cups that you might find at other tastings. Nope. These were big glasses and they were quite generous with the brew.
My favorite was a Double Brown Stout that was paired with a date stuffed with sharp cheddar and wrapped in bacon. OMG. I probably had a hundred and ten of them. And some of the date appetizers, too.
Which reminds me. For those of you who came to the beer and cheese pairing with me vitrually on Twitter – I am so grateful to know such sweet people. Several of you from the area offered to give me rides if I sipped a little too much. I was just bowled over by the offers. I don’t usually drive to anything because my husband, Marc White, accompanies me to almost everything. He is my designated driver at events so even if I did get a little buzzed I am well cared for. Thank you so much for your love and concern! Last night I was not at all tipsy – I was wearing 6 inch heels and I wouldn’t have been able to walk had I drank too much. Plus – this might surprise you but I am really not much of a drinker usually but when I do drink I seem to be able to metabolize it fast enough to keep me sober. 
Anyway. After meeting the representatives of the company and talking with them I was even more impressed with their product and their impeccable social skills.
As Marc and I were leaving we saw the swag table with blocks of cheese …and… coupons! An entire stack of those babies. I glanced around, furtively of course and since we were alone I snagged a handful of them to give away… to you. These aren’t just any coupons. They are good for 2 lbs of that awesome Tillamook cheese for FREE. Plus they are good until December 31, 2013. Here’s the thing – you won’t get just one coupon. You are going to get three. Six pounds of free cheese.
Here’s the other thing. FIVE of you are going to get these coupons.
Love me? Of course you do.
So, how do you get these? You know the drill if you have been hanging out with us here at Restless Chipotle very long.
You get one entry for each comment and you can get up to 5 entries by doing the following and coming back and leaving a comment that let’s me know what you did.
- You get one entry for leaving a comment on this post
- You get one entry for liking the Tillamook facebook page
- You get one entry for following me on twitter @MaryeAudet
- You get one entry for following Tillamook on twitter @TillamookCheese
- You get one entry for tweeting and linking to the giveaway
This giveaway is listed on Online-Sweepstakes.com
What a fun event! I love the idea of cheeses with beer. And the date app? Sounds fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win. Cheeeeese.
I liked Tillamook on FB.
I follow you on Twitter.
I already follow Tillamook, too.
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Beer and cheese are n awesome combo. Especially with a big salty pretzel.
tasty cheese!
We love cheese
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Separation of cheese and beer is prohibited by the 18th amendment to the constitution of the United States (Ok, that’s prohibition but you get the idea).
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like Tillamook FB as Kyhere Here
following MaryeAudet twitter as ky2here1 (hope that’s the right account)
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following TillamookCheese twitter as ky2here1
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We love Tillamook products.
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I love cheese!
This looks yummy!
I love Tillamook! Extra sharp baby!
My family loves cheese!
I like Tillamook on FB as Wendy R.
I’d like to try Monterey Jack
Like the post and tweet.https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/266765628759752704
I love cheese. Thank you for the giveaway!
Follow @TillamookCheese on twitter @ElenaIstomina
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love tillamook cheese
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I love Tillamook products! Thanks!
I follow you on Twitter as ReneeWalters2! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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I like Tillamook on Facebook as Renee Walters! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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I would love to try this cheese.
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It’s also delicious with fresh cut apples. Love it!
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liking the Tillamook facebook page
We love cheese at our house!!
A day without cheese is like a day without sunshine.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the variety and quality of their cheeses
Liked tillamook on fb
I follow tillamook on twitter (@terri)
I love cheese! I’ve never had the Tillamook brand, but I checked and it’s available at a store near my house.
love Tillamook
I liked Tillamook on Facebook.
i love tillamook – seriously tastes so much better than other cheeses!
I love getting their cheese
I like Tillamook on FB – Robin Trexel
Thanks for the giveaway
Sounds wonderful
Tillamook giveaway…thanks !
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Tillamook Cheese. So far, the only place I can find it locally is Whole Foods.
I like Tillamook on Facebook. Deb Christie
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I have never tried this I would love it
We are cheese lovers in our house but have never tried Tillamook. Thanks for the chance.
I always see Tilamook in the grocery store and it looks so appetizing! Would love the chance to try some.
Awesome giveaway! My whole family loves cheese.
Tillamook liked on facebook!
Not sure if my other post went thru, doesn’t look like it?
Anyway, liked on facebook also!
Cheese and beer are two of my favorite foodstuffs.
Following you on Twitter @sarohioan
Following Tillamook on Twitter @sarohioan
https://twitter.com/sarohioan/status/267678539640369152
I use this brand often. They have great varieties & the taste is delicious
i love love love Tillamook
I liked Tillamook on facebook
I have loved Tillamook cheese since I was a little kid. It can always be trusted. Also love their ice cream.
I love cheese!
I like the Tillamook Facebook page. (Annemarie Zito)
I follow @MaryeAudet on Twitter. (annemariez3)
I follow @TillamookCheese on Twitter. (annemariez3)
We love cheese
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liked Tillamook on Facebook Susan Smith
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I was first introduced to Tillamook when my brother lived in Oregon and have loved it ever since.
I liked Tillamook on facebook.
I adore Tillamook!
I follow @TillamookCheese as dewer421
I would love to try cooking with this cheese
Tillamook makes good cheese and also has delicious ice cream.
I love me some cheese!
Tillamook has been my favorite brand since I was a little kid!
I like Tillamook on Facebook!
https://twitter.com/kayte71/status/267821470460305408
Yum! How fun, and cheese is so tasty!
Cheesy is good.
Tillamook is my favorite cheese…and I love me some cheese.
I like Tillamook on Facebook.
I follow you on Twitter as @whitsweeps.
I follow Tillamook on Twitter as @whitsweeps.
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/WhitSweeps/status/267847927068766208
would love to win some cheese.
The best cheese ever.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I followed Tillamook on Twitter (CoreyOlomonWA).
I followed you on Twitter (CoreyOlomonWA).
I followed Tillamook on Facebook.
I liked at http://www.facebook.com/corey.olomon.9/activity/113768418785312?og_perm_src=OPEN_GRAPH_SINGLE_STORY
I tweeted at: https://twitter.com/CoreyOlomonWA/status/267892367711936512
Thanks for the giveaway… we love their pepper jack !!!
Like Tillamook Cheese / Facebook: bryan eason
Following @TillamookCheese via Twitter: @brianpiero
Tillamook cheese! Yum!!
I love tillamook cheese! Thanks for the giveaway!
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How fun, we love their cheese, must have been some night. Thanks for hosting a giveaway.
Follow you on Twitter dddiva
Like Tilamook on FB Sherry Conrad
My mom loves cheese! livinglearningeating AT gmail DOT com
We LOVE this cheese! I do think it is the best. Sure would go a long way for the grocery bill and I could share with my kids. Thanks!
liked Tillamook facebook page carol lewis
I follow you on Twitter dresdenrain
I follow @TillamookCheese on Twitter now dresdenrain
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Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in
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Thanks for the giveaway
I love cheese. I make a tasty cheese& beer fondue.
I liked Tillamook on Facebook (Jessica K)
I’ve never tried that cheese, but I would love to!
I love cheese and tillamook is one of the best.
Looks yummy! I’ve never tried it before!
I like Tillamook on FB D Hubbard.
I have never tried Tillamook Cheese but would love to! Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
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I looove Tillamook cheese – we go through a lot of cheese here in the north country and I like pairing with new things (beer!) too to make it interesting
Oh I love cheese! I’ve haven’t tried Tillamook yet, but I’d love to! jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com
I saw the Tillamook Cheese Factory when I was in Oregon, but I have not tasted any of their cheeses. My sister loves them.
I love Tillamook cheese! Cheese and beer together sounds great!!!!!
“Like” Tillamook on FB. (Tammy Greer)
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i love tillamook!! yumm!!!
im following you on twitter @buttmuffin
im following tillamook on twitter @buttmuffin
i like tillamook on facebook
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I am a confirmed cheese lover…….would love to try this cheese. Thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway.
I love cheese especially when I have it with beer, thanks for the giveaway.
Liked the Tillamook facebook page
Following @MaryeAudet on Twitter
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Following @TillamookCheese on Twitter
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I love cheese and Tillamook is one of my favorites.
I like Tillamook on Facebook.
Betty Curran
I follow you on Twitter as @willitara.
I follow @TillamookCheese on Twitter as @willitara.
Yum, I love cheese
Yes, please I’ll take the great cheese. Just in time for the holidays.
Thanks for the contest.
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i love tillamook!
i like Tillamook on fb.
following @MaryeAudet on twitter.
@pintworks
following @TillamookCheese on twitter.
@pintworks
OMG CHEEEEEEEESE! IT’s my downfall. And my vice. And my one true love.
Liked: Tillamook on FB
Followed: YOU on the twitterz
Followed: @TillamookCheese on Twitter!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/bionicjenn/status/268084620048859136
I live in Oregon, and we get some kind of Tillamook cheese EVERY week. It’s soooooo good!
I liked on facebook!
Following @MaryeAudet on twitter. My name is @gravyness.
Following @TillamookCheese on twitter. My name is @gravyness.
Just in time for the holidays.
Thanks for the contest.
Thanks for setting up the giveaway. Love love love tillamook cheese. Liked them on Facebook. Oregon cheese is the best!
This is some great cheese
I’m following Tillamook on twitter @TillamookCheese
Cheese makes my toes curl!
this cheese is the best
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Good LUCK!