Posted on 02/13/2023 8:35:28 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: February 9, 2023)
NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY
National Cheddar Day adds some cheesy goodness on February 13th!
#NationalCheddarDay
Grilled cheese would be buttered bread without melt-able slices piled high; burgers would be lackluster without a perfect ooze; mac & cheese would just be…mac, to be frank. So many of our iconic American dishes simply wouldn’t be the same without a slice of cheddar’s deliciousness.
CHEDDAR HISTORY
There’s some history to this love of cheddar as well. How exactly did cheddar become a staple in so many of our favorite foods? Let us tell you!
Cheddar first rolled into being in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England in the 12th century. While cheddar accounts for more than a third of all the cheese sold in the United States, it is a royal hit in the United Kingdom where it was created. In fact, more than half of the cheese sales in the UK go to cheddar.
In 1894, renowned cheesemaker Peter McIntosh brought his cheese-making skills to Tillamook County, Oregon where it rains a lot and the grass was always green. He taught the locals all he knew, and in due time he earned himself the nickname “Cheese King of the Coast.” Today, there are more cows than people in Tillamook, and those local farmers have since formed the farmer-owned cooperative we know today as the Tillamook County Creamery Association.
No wonder cheddar finds its way into so many recipes or a simple snack. That rich, creamy and sometimes crumbly flavor is what keeps us coming back for more, bite after delicious bite.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY
Hashtag it! Show the world just how much you love cheddar by sharing your favorite creation with #NationalCheddarDay on social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.
Celebrate with others by hosting your own National Cheddar Day party.
Share your favorite cheddar recipes.
Bring friends and family together for a wine and cheese night, impromptu fondue, or a grilled cheese cook-off, whatever your favorite cheesy recipe, there are tons to choose from here.
Finally, if you’re local to Tillamook or traveling to the Pacific Northwest, add the Tillamook Creamery as a destination to see just how cheddar is made; sampling a thing or two as well. Today, nearly one million visitors make the trip to the Creamery each year! That’s a whole lotta chedda.
NATIONAL CHEDDAR DAY HISTORY
After over a century spent perfecting its award-winning cheddar recipe, Tillamook founded National Cheddar Day on February 13, 2019, to celebrate its 110th birthday and share a passion for cheddar with cheese-lovers nationwide, giving cheddar a day to shine on its own.
Founded on the coast of Oregon this farmer-owned cooperative continues to produce the most consistent, best tasting, high-quality dairy products made the most natural way possible. Guided by its values and the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook has earned top awards for their cheese, ice cream, sour cream, butter, and yogurt products made the Tillamook Way. Committed to unwavering values that never sacrifice quality for profit, Tillamook is excited to share National Cheddar Day with cheddar lovers everywhere for years to come.
In 2019, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® proclaimed National Cheddar Day to be observed every February 13th.
Cheddar FAQ
Q. How many varieties of cheddar cheese are there?
A. Basic cheddar cheeses are extra sharp, sharp, and mild ranging from a real tangy bite to a mild smooth flavor. However, herbs and spices can be added to cheddar for even more flavor!
Q. Is cheddar a good slicing cheese?
A. Yes! Unlike softer cheeses, cheddar slices very easily. It’s also a great melting cheese.
Q. Does cheddar cheese go well on pizza?
A. Mmmm…yes! Even though mozzarella is more common on pizza, cheddar is another delicious cheese option.
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You can also make French toast with mayo.
I’ve never heard of this, sounds good.
Hellman’s is eggcellent, though I sometimes get a local product from the Mennonite farm near the river.
They have everything except sardines...
Kinda hard to grow sardines without an ocean........................
It’s only Hellmann’s east of the Rockies. Here in the West it’s Best Foods.
I know, but I don’t know why.
Was there a ‘Hellman’s’ already on the market so they couldn’t use the name?
Like ‘Budweiser’ in Germany can’t use their own name because there was already one there for hundreds of years.....................
My mom taught me that. Hellman’s only. 😋
C’mon man, it’s black cheddar month.
Yall wanna really get really weird? Peanut butter, cheese,bacon and dill pickle sammiches. Yeah
. One chomp and you are hooked for life. Fried like I described.
Peanut butter and cheese I have done before. Not bad...................
Oh, I will so try that.
My siblings and I used to date each other to try weird stuff when we were kids. My sister once dared me to make and eat a peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich.
I did it and *loved* it. Made them again on several occasions.
Bacon, cheese and dill pickle sandwiches I have had many times, as well!.....................
Hellmann’s mayo was introduced out East by a German immigrant and was hugely popular. Later, the Postum Co. introduced their own mayo out West called Best Foods. Postum bought out Hellmann’s, allowing Herr Hellmann to retire. Both brands were so popular and well-known in their respective regions that Postum Co. opted to keep both names. Postum changed its name to Best Foods, then was bought out by Corn Products Co., which changed its name to CPC Int’l, then to Bestfoods. Thru it all, Best Foods mayo and Hellmann’s “east of the Rockies” retained their respective names. Only the labels were changed to become identical except for the names.
Thanks for that info!
Might come in handy in a Trivial Pursuit game!
Do people still play that?
I used to be fairly good at it.................
I have that, without the Special Reserve, in my cheese drawer now.
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