Tillamook’s New Cheese Advent Calendar Is All I Want for the Holidays

As a recipe developer and former professional cook, it is perhaps no surprise to hear that the way to my heart is through my stomach. Specifically, if you were to chart a course through my stomach to my heart, the best way to get there would be with a big wedge of cheese.

Gooey, melty, nutty, crumbly—cheese is one of the best things in life. Earlier this fall, I had a chance to visit Tillamook Dairy in Oregon, where I watched some of my favorite cheeses and ice creams being made. The experience was heavenly, so when I found out about their new cheese countdown calendar, dubbed “12 Days of Tillamook,” it went straight to the top of my wish list.

What You Get in Tillamook’s Cheese Advent Calendar

“12 Days of Tillamook” jumps on the advent/countdown calendar trend with an assortment of cheeses that you can usually only find at Tillamook Dairy or at the Portland airport (my favorite of all airports and not just because they have a very fun Tillamook store, but it helps).

For this calendar, Tillamook is drawing from its Maker’s Reserve and Farmers’ Collections with selections like the English-Style Sweet Cheddar and the Spicy Habanero Jack, plus my personal favorite, the 2014 Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar—a nutty, buttery wonder that’s chock full of crunchy cheese crystals.

The gift-worthy countdown calendar includes six cheeses in all, plus six surprise bonus items. Telling you exactly what they are would spoil the surprise, but I can tell you that you can hang one of them from a certain holiday tree.

Retailing for $115 (plus free shipping), the set feels like a bit of a splurge, but the total retail value of its contents is over $200, so it’s actually a steal. This one won’t be around long, so snag one now to bring joy to the cheese lover in your life.

GET YOUR CHEESE NOW: 12 Days of Tillamook

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