• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Baseball ’19
  • Day Zero 3
  • Earl
  • My list
  • Photo Blogging Challenge

A 'lil HooHaa

Messing with the blogging world since 2005

Foto Friday/30 Days of Writing: Cheese (1/30)

June 1, 2012

Mmmm... cheese!

Cheese.

It’s a milk-based product to die for.

It also happens to be the first day of the 30 Days of Writing Challenge. So I needed to find a way to mix this glorious food into my normal weekly edition of Foto Friday.

So, I’m going to share some cheese photos to go with both posts and mix them into one.

I love me some cheese.

First, some cheese stuff.

Cheese is one of the few foods I would have a hard time living without. There are not many cheeses that I don’t like, at least in one form or another. With things such a bleu cheese, I don’t like it by itself, but mixed with some garlic and melted as a steak topping? Awesome.

Cheddar, of course, is the bomb.

Gouda. Swiss. Irish cheese. Smoked. Brie. So many types of cheese, so little time. I even think there’s a place for sandwich cheese (ie: pasteurized and individually packaged…) and spreads.

I try and check out cheese sections wherever I go. And I like to try new stuff whenever I can. In fact, I think I am willing to try cheeses more than I am certain other things.

One thing that’s outstanding about cheese is all the wonderful foods you can eat cheese with, and all the drinks you can enjoy with cheese.

For example, I realize many people love wine with cheese.

Not me.

I love trying new cheeses, like this smoked bacon. Awesome.

See, I’m not a wine guy. I couldn’t tell you the difference between a red and a white (besides color) or between a Chardonnay, a Merlot or a pinot noir.

Beer goes well with cheese, especially a good beer, such as a Guinness or a strong ale. Drinking something like Coors Light wouldn’t work well with cheese, I don’t think.

For me, I enjoy water with cheese as I feel like the water won’t take away from the taste of the cheese. I’m sure wine and such accent the cheese, but I’m more of a naturalist with the cheese.

Then there’s what you eat with cheese.

Pretzels and cheddar... awesome!

Personally, eating cheese by itself works for me. Yet, I still find myself trying other things.

Pretzels, for example, go well with cheddar cheese. Triscuits and Wheat Thins seem to go well with anything. Ritz crackers? The same. There are so many varieties of crackers out there, that I’m sure you’ll be able to easily find something to go with the cheese you’ve chosen.

I’m a fan of spreads, too. Anything from things like swiss almond to something like Laughing Cow, which is a wedged cheese with seven different varieties, go well with normal crackers.

Nothing like a little spread for Triscuits!

Cheese is also something that is very photographic. This is, after all, a Foto Friday post. Getting zoomed in and playing with the focal points is a nice way to do things. Also, mixing in different things — such as crackers, pretzels, knives etc. — will make things a bit better, too.

There’s a cheese factory near me and I am hoping to stop there sometime this summer. I think it would make for some pretty wild photos. Especially if I could shoot the process of the cheese being made.

But even if I can just see full cheese wheels and other cheese things — still good photos.

In the end, if you are taking photos of cheese… what’s the best part?

Eating all the cheese you use as props!

Yum!

Cheese!

Feel free to leave a comment, or e-mail P.J. at hoohaablog [at] gmail.com. Also, please “Like” HooHaa Blog on Facebook!

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: challenges, food, Foto Friday, Photography, We Work For Cheese Challenges Tagged With: 30 days of writing, 30 days of writing challenge, blog challenges, cheese, cheese photos, food, food photos, foto, foto friday, photography, photos

32 Comments

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Linda says

    June 1, 2012

    Tasty and picturesque…what a great combination. You’re right about the versatility of cheese, and that some stand alone, while others partner nicely with other foods. I do wheat thins with the laughing cow spreads, too. Good stuff.
    Linda recently posted..More Cheese, PleaseMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Thanks! And yes, laughing cow and wheat things… awesome!

      Reply
  2. UU Jester says

    June 1, 2012

    You forgot Cheese Curds! A delicacy found only in three areas of the country, NY and WI being two of them. And of course, Cheese Fondue… always a good thing. Grilled Cheese sandwiches… mmmm.

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Nah, didn’t forget… if I had put everything about cheese, I’d still be writing this post!

      Reply
  3. Babs - Beetle says

    June 1, 2012

    I really need some cheese after reading all these ‘Cheese’ posts! I don’t usually drink anything while eating cheese. A cup of tea goes down well after though.
    Babs – Beetle recently posted..Shopping for CheeseMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      I was thinking the same thing… if I read too many more cheese posts, I’ll be gorging!

      Reply
  4. Ziva says

    June 1, 2012

    Since I don’t have any nice things to say about cheese, I will focus on the good things. The photos. Wonderful job, they almost make me want to reach through the screen and have a taste. Then I of course realize it’ll still taste the same, even though you made it look good, so I won’t. 😉

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Well, with you not liking cheese, I’ll take solace in knowing the photos almost want you to eat cheese!

      Reply
  5. nonamedufus says

    June 1, 2012

    Welcome to the insanity. Only 29 days to go. I like my cheese with beer, maybe some grapes and pate.

    UU Jester spoke of curds which of course makes me thing of that wonderful Canadian delicacy poutine. Mmmm…
    nonamedufus recently posted..30 Days of Writing – Day #1 – CheeseMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Dah! No problem with the 29 days!

      As for poutine… yum. It’s one great thing about being able to get fresh curds in NY — I make my own poutine when I’m looking to go as unhealthy as possible. Boy do I love that stuff.

      Reply
  6. Nicky says

    June 1, 2012

    Nicely done, PJ! And since this day 1 and you are a new friend, I won’t even make fun of you in your comment section. Much. 🙂

    Seriously, nice homage to fromage and I love the photos! I award you 20 points for those mouth-watering images.
    Nicky recently posted..A Million Little CheesesMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Homage to fromage — I love it!

      And I’ll take those 20 points. Now it’s time to figure a way to get more!

      Reply
  7. mike says

    June 1, 2012

    I could barely read your post because I was so distracted by the tasty photos of tasty cheese.

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Thank you much. The best part? Someone had to eat that cheese after I took the photos. Oh yeah! Me! 😀

      Reply
  8. laughingmom says

    June 1, 2012

    Wonderful post! I loved all of the combinations of what to eat cheese with! It reminded me of my college days when we could buy a whole bag of bread ends from the sandwich shop for very little and eat them with cheese spread.

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      When I am traveling, I still try and do that sometimes! It’s such a great and cheap way to have lunch!

      Reply
      • laughingmom says

        June 1, 2012

        Is that a disc golf basket?
        laughingmom recently posted..30 Days of Writing – CheeseMy Profile

        Reply
        • P.J. says

          June 1, 2012

          In the middle of the R? Yes, it is. I run a disc golf blog, too, called RattlingChains.com. Do you play?

          Reply
          • laughingmom says

            June 1, 2012

            My husband is “insane for the chains”. He and a friend actually built a course for our county in a nearby park. I’ll direct him to your blog, so thanks!
            laughingmom recently posted..30 Days of Writing – CheeseMy Profile

          • P.J. says

            June 2, 2012

            Awesome! Hope he enjoys the site! We try and update it 5-6 times per week.

  9. If I were God... says

    June 1, 2012

    Nice pics there PJ, they look like they could be actual ads.
    If I were God… recently posted..Cheese RAGEMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      Thanks! I’d be more than happy to sell them to a company… 🙂

      Reply
  10. Linda Medrano says

    June 1, 2012

    PJ, the photos kind of said it all. They were a love letter to cheese. Now wine and cheese go together like strawberries and whipped cream. The right wine with the right cheese is to die for. But you are so right, it’s great all by itself too. A grilled cheddar cheese sandwich with a tomato and a little hot pepper is lunch for the gods! Great post!

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      I was pleased at how photogenic the cheese turned out to be! As for the wine, I know so many people say that… but I just can’t drink wine! It tastes so blah to me!

      Grilled cheddar cheese sandwich.. yum. Throw a little honey ham on there, too, and hello divine!

      Reply
  11. injaynesworld says

    June 1, 2012

    Scrumptious! I can think of few things that adding cheese to can’t make better. What a feast you created!

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 1, 2012

      What things won’t work with cheese? Do tell so I don’t try it! 😀

      Reply
  12. JuneNY says

    June 1, 2012

    for some good cheese and crackers, go to THE OLD MILL in Mt. Upton, New York………..they bring you spreadable cheese and crackers as kind of an appetizer, BEFORE they bring the relish tray…by time you get your REAL meal, you are not even hungry…
    JuneNY recently posted..WORCESTER ADVENTUREMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 2, 2012

      I see a few more places are doing things like that.
      P.J. recently posted..Train comingMy Profile

      Reply
  13. Katherine says

    June 1, 2012

    Smoked brie?! They make SMOKED BRIE!?!? WOW!!!!!

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 2, 2012

      I’m not sure about smoked brie. I had a period in there. But now that you mention it, smoked brie would be super awesome! I just did a google search though, and it appears it can and has been done!

      Reply
  14. Michael D'Agostino says

    June 2, 2012

    This is an excellent start to your challenge. Looking forward to the next one.
    Michael D’Agostino recently posted..My Best ManMy Profile

    Reply
    • P.J. says

      June 2, 2012

      Never too late to join! You could head over and join the rest of us crazies doing this!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Primary Sidebar

Welcome

Welcome to A 'lil HooHaa!

This is a personal website covering many topics! We host a monthly photo blogging challenge, and then every January hold a fun writing challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and hope this becomes a stop for you!

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Follow

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 867 other subscribers

Instagram

hoohaa29

Lazy. #dog #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #la Lazy. 

#dog #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #lazy #goodlife
Sometimes you just have to lay down on the ground Sometimes you just have to lay down on the ground and stare at the sky… 

#clouds #sky #outside #blue
First mow and the start of trying the @scottslawn First mow and the start of trying the @scottslawn program. Hoping for a sharp lawn! #lawn #mow #water #spring #lawncare #scottslawn
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Twitter

P.J.Follow

Today is a great day to be amazing. Be happy, smile, and say hi to people. Blogger. Photographer. Explorer. #isles #ringthebell

P.J.
softball29P.J.@softball29·
4 May

For those who like to be outside … give a read!

Michelle Marine@SimpLiveLove

Tick season is coming!! If you are bitten by a tick, here's how to remove the tick properly & clean the bite; where to send the tick for testing; signs of tick borne illness; and how to find a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor if you get sick!
https://simplifylivelove.com/what-to-do-if-you-are-bitten-by-a-tick/

Reply on Twitter 1521933286133702656Retweet on Twitter 1521933286133702656Like on Twitter 15219332861337026561Twitter 1521933286133702656
softball29P.J.@softball29·
3 May

New blog post: Photo Blogging Challenge (April 2022): Enjoy life #photoblogchal #photography https://hoohaa.com/?p=15638

Reply on Twitter 1521318907319095298Retweet on Twitter 1521318907319095298Like on Twitter 1521318907319095298Twitter 1521318907319095298
softball29P.J.@softball29·
1 May

Baseball Sunday and bark in the park at @RumblePoniesBB ! Great day! Harper is loving some ball and a hot dog!

#baseball #barkinthepark #goldenretriever #dogsoftwitter #dog #outside #happydog

4
Reply on Twitter 1520830212572917763Retweet on Twitter 1520830212572917763Like on Twitter 15208302125729177633Twitter 1520830212572917763
Load More...

YouTube

P.J. Harmer

P.J. Harmer
When these boxes come, there usually some excitement. But this one ... is the ultimate unboxing! 

#cielovideo52 #52weekchallenge #week5 #weeklychallenge

Music: Happy to be Happy (Dapun)

► My blog: http://www.hoohaa.com
► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoohaa29/
► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/softball29
► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooHaaBlog
Unboxing: 5/52
YouTube Video VVVaaDlySXg4aGFrRlJzWVVwZlNYcXNnLnhfZ3NXRWY3QTJF
I hate being in front of the camera, but also realize sometimes it's not the worst thing in the world. So, I'm getting better with it. Week 4's theme was all about us and having us in front of the camera, so I tried to come up with a creative way to do it. 

#cielovideo52 #52weekchallenge #week4 #weeklychallenge

Music: Infinite Wonder (Ben Fox)

► My blog: http://www.hoohaa.com
► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoohaa29/
► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/softball29
► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooHaaBlog
All about me: Week 4/52
YouTube Video VVVaaDlySXg4aGFrRlJzWVVwZlNYcXNnLmhGbjVMYURXWG9n
The theme for Week 3 of the 52-week video challenge was "Show your process of making something." Alas, I didn't get the time to do what I wanted to do, so I attacked something I filmed over the summer that I kept putting off. 

► My blog: http://www.hoohaa.com
► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoohaa29/
► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/softball29
► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooHaaBlog
Show your process: Week 3/52
YouTube Video VVVaaDlySXg4aGFrRlJzWVVwZlNYcXNnLmxRbDMyUjVhRzdN
Load More... Subscribe

Archives

Categories

Calendar

May 2022
S M T W T F S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Apr    

Search The Site

Site Information

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

A 'lil HooHaa © 2022 · Created By Coded Creative

Copyright © 2022 · Ava Mae on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in