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Some people dream of candy and cupcakes; I dream of dairy.

I love cheese and ice cream and milk and yogurt.

Overhead view of a large block of cheddar cheese, a shredder and pile of shredded cheese on a marble countertop

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Luckily, Ive discovered that not all dairy products are a problem.

I know that, with its low lactose count, it wont hurt my belly.

So cheddar cheese is something I like to grab when Im stocking up on groceries for the week.

Eight ounce package of Tillamook Medium Cheddar cheese on a green and blue speckled background

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I wasnt surprised when they all pointed me in the same direction.

To be honest, I couldnt agree more with their answer.

Then theres its wonderful taste.

Clarke is among them.

Tillamooks medium cheddar is buttery smooth and has a nice balance of sharpness and richness, she says.

The Tillamook brand cant be beat.

Ive been cooking with it for years, says Keckler.

Its also fantastic served simply with a plate of crackers and slices of crunchy vegetables.

But the cheese is not only delicious.

Want your Tillamook Medium Cheddar to last even longer?

Luks trick is to toss a block of it in the freezer!

Yes, I freeze cheese.

It lengthens the shelf life and decreases food wastage, she explains.