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I love cheese. That’s a fact.
Actually, who doesn’t?
Lo and behold, there is a very good reason for this. The intense flavors. The textures. The melty goodness. The way it accents fruit, eggs, and salads. Of course, you can’t forget the infamous grilled cheese sandwich.
By the way, this is my newest obsession…
Applewood Smoked Goat Cheddar
Over the years, I’ve tasted dozens of different cheeses. Each has a different flavor, aroma, and texture.
- It’s the ultimate no-junk, fast food. Apple slices and cheese are one of my favorite snacks!
- It has the most incredible range of flavours and textures. There’s even a cheese for every mood!
- It lends itself to an amazing variety of recipes
- It’s pure comfort food. Especially when it’s melted.
A lot of people give cheese a bad rap for being high in fat (mainly saturated), but it can easily fit into a healthy diet.
Not only is cheese is a source of high quality protein and calcium, but it’s also a good source of phosphorus, zinc, viatmin A, riboflavin, and vitamin B12.
Reduced fat cheese is good for someone who is trying to cut calories, but I would much rather eat a smaller portion of the real thing. A little bit of full fat cheese goes a long way can I can really add a lot of flavor to a meal or snack.
Applegate Farms Organic Chicken Sausage with Applewood Smoked Goat Cheddar, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, and roasted brussel sprouts
Do you like cheese? How do you incorporate it in your diet?
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I go back and forth with cheeses actually! Right now I haven’t bought any in a long time but I do enjoy goat cheese when I’m out and sometimes. And other favorites are manchego and extra sharp cheddar.
katie @KatieDid recently posted..Lemon Poppy Seed No-Bake Cookies
I heart cheese. My allergist wanted me to try cutting out dairy, and I told her that I already have to give up a lot of things, and cheese will not be one of them, so I will except that my nose runs when I eat it! I do eat a lot of reduced fat cheeses these days, and I recently found that Trader Joe’s Reduced Fat Celtic Cheddar has awesome flavor and melts well!
Alexis {Diva on a Diet} recently posted..Weight Watchers Weigh In Update Week 12, 13, 14 AND 15!!!
I love cheese and am in fact a part of a nonprofit called FeelGood that raises money for The Hunger Project by selling gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches! However, my tummy doesn’t love cheese quite as much as my taste buds. So, I tend to stick to strong cheeses (goat cheese and boursin are my favorites!) since, as you say, you can get away with just using a little!
Jamie @ Don’t Forget the Cinnamon recently posted..My perfect veggie burger.
I LOVE cheese! I’ll put it on sandwiches, on homemade pizzas, mixed in salads and with pasta, and with mexican foods
. So tasty!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Can I Go Back Yet?
Does daiya count?
Haha no comment
I didn’t used to be a big cheese eater, but these days I find that I keep at least 3-4 kinds on hand at all times! YUM.
Tonight I made a chickpea burger with feta inside
BroccoliHut recently posted..The Broccoli Mandate
I only like very basic cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack, etc. Although I do like feta and goat. But that’s about it. Can we still be friends?
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I have an intense love affair with cheese. I have tried on several occasions to completely eliminate dairy. It always falls apart because of the cheese affair. haha
Charlotte recently posted..Wedding Party & Minimal Running Shoes
Ive never been a huge cheese lover but after working in the specialty department at our coop ive found a new appreciation for cheese I love the idea of cheese and how it can really make you appreciate a meal. Im all about savoring my food and making eating into an event.
Kate recently posted..raw cacao truffles
I do miss cheese. The fancier the better. Bonus points if it incorporates truffles, red wine and/or dark chocolate.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Do You Chia?
Are you completely vegan now?
I am until the end of this month (for the March vegan challenge). Then I think cheese must return. And eggs. Mmmm… egg and cheese sandwich…
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Narcissism + WIAW
cheese is awesome. And applewood smoked goat cheese is probably one of my favorites too!! In college my friends and I used to have classy wine and cheese parties – we’d get all dressed up and have wine, crackers, cheese, grapes, etc etc. Actually, if you ever find yourself in Williamsburg, go to The Cheese Shop….I have a feeling you could spend hours in there hahaha. They have every kind of cheese imaginable! I think smoked gouda is probably one of my favorite standbys.
Kate recently posted..Break Free
Yes, I will definitely say that the real thing is so much better
I’m looking for that applewood smoked goat cheddar next time I go shopping!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Monday Happenings
Mmmm the Brussels sprouts look good! I really need to try making them. They aren’t exactly a California staple.
Nescett @ bananaoats recently posted..Chobani Giveaway!
I LOVEEE cheese. Goat is my favorite
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..WIAW
love cheese! i do try to limit it bc of the sat fat but i usually save my intake for dinner and add cheese to sandwiches and burgers
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..WIAW: Spring Break
this post makes me happy
cheese is my favorite food ! i’m obsessed with every single kind, especially sharp cheddars, goat, parms, and asiago. i think i’m going to make an omelet with some goat cheese right now!!
I’m with you, I rather eat a small portion of the real deal instead of the reduced fat version. I LOVE cheese!
cheese is amazing! cheese on everything makes me a happy camper
Natasha recently posted..Over so soon?
Cheese, all cheese, any cheese, I love it.
Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt recently posted..Back to Reality
I love cheese on my egg sandwiches. I am also a huge macaroni and cheese lover–reminds me of childhood but I don’t eat it often at all!
Abby @ Abz ‘n’ Oats recently posted..never give up
That meal there is fit for a king! Jealous. I LOVE cheese. I used to avoid it like the plague because it screamed FAT to me. Now one of my favorite things to order out is a cheese plate. Nothing better! I love pizza too, with interesting flavorful cheeses like goat, brie, or gorgonzola. I think I’d die over that applewood smoked goat, oh my gosh!
Caitlin recently posted..New Friends – One of Blogging’s Infinity Benefits
oh i love me some cheese. i just bought some really good sharp cheddar the other day and it is majorly hitting the spot. my husband smoked some cheese the other day too..it was good!
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Grocery Budget Update
I love cheese, but I am certainly NOT a stinky cheese fan. There was an incident when I had to immediately buy some gum after sampling a particularly potent wedge.
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