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We know cheese isn’t the most obvious fare for St. Patrick’s Day (corned beef definitely holds that distinction), but we think it’s a perfect choice nonetheless. Even more so when infused with beer and wine, like in these options that are so delicious you’ll definitely think the Luck of the Irish is with you. Kerrygold’s...

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New Cheeses for Winter 2017

January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 Shannon Welsh

After the decadence and indulgence of the holiday season, many of us go back to basics with our meals at the start of a new year. To a certain extent we do so in your Heinen's Cheese Department, too. That's not to say that we don't bring in some great finds! We simply take a...

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Just In Time for the Holidays: Hornbacher Cheese

November 21, 2016November 23, 2016 Shannon Welsh

The temperatures have officially started their descent, but we're focused on the holidays ahead and the great food that we'll be enjoying as we celebrate. Potatoes in their many forms are a side that we look forward to adding to our plates, but a gathering doesn't typically align with serving baked potatoes. That's okay, though! We have...

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Celebrate American-Made Cheese this October

October 6, 2016October 21, 2016 Shannon Welsh

Every October, while we’re noting the seasonal changes taking place around us, we also take time to marvel at the extraordinary cheeses being produced within North America. From coast to coast, there are expert cheesemakers creating award-winning cheeses every day and your Heinen’s Cheese Department has a great selection. Check back throughout October for our top three cheese...

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Selecting the Best: Award-Winning Cheeses

September 22, 2016October 5, 2016 Shannon Welsh

With all of the wonderfully delicious cheeses that you’ll find in our Cheese Departments at any given time, it can be pretty overwhelming choosing just the right selection for your get togethers or quiet nights in. I like to peruse the cheese case, pick up pieces that look interesting, smell them, read the label, and...

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Cheese Lovers Unite in the Heartland

August 17, 2016October 3, 2017 Heinen's Grocery Store

For a few days every year employees from all facets of the cheese business come together and discuss curds and whey. Heinen's Cheese Buyer and American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional Shannon Welsh was among the attendees of the 2016 American Cheese Society Conference: Cheese in the Heartland. Converging in Des Moines, Iowa, they discussed all things cheese. There...

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6 New Cheeses to Try in our Cheese Department

July 21, 2016August 17, 2016 Shannon Welsh

With so many great creameries in nearby locales, across the country and around the world, picking new favorite cheeses is so much fun. That's why every few months we pick the best of the best, our absolute favorites, from around the world and share them with you! From soft and delicate sheep's milk cheese to fiery pepper cheese these six...

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A World of Cheese at Heinen’s

July 18, 2016September 13, 2016 Heinen's Grocery Store

Have you visited your Heinen's Cheese Department lately? There's a lot happening there. New cheeses such as Kokoborrego's Morrow and Beecher's No Woman are in the case, and classics like Parmigiano-Reggiano are still shaved and grated fresh for all your cooking needs. With a plethora of cheeses available, you may find yourself debating which one to...

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Slices of Knowledge about Cheese

June 4, 2016June 2, 2016 Heinen's Grocery Store

Cheese is a celebrated food, and with good reason. The variety of flavors, textures and colors offer many options to choose from and love. We certainly crave it! Especially our cheesemonger, Shannon Welsh. We recently asked Shannon some cheese 101 questions to make sure we understand what we're selecting in the Gourmet Cheese Department ... As a cheese novice, are...

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A Northern California Original: Marin French Breakfast Cheese

December 9, 2015May 18, 2016 Shannon Welsh

The older I get, the snobbier I get about my cheese. The most expensive cheese in the case is not always the most delicious, and vice versa. What I’m looking for is uniqueness, flavor and inspiration. When I take a bite of cheese, I want to instantly think of all the ways I can cook...

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The Heinen's Grocery Store Blog

It’s Your Lucky Day: Irish Cheeses for St. Patrick’s Day

New Cheeses for Winter 2017

Just In Time for the Holidays: Hornbacher Cheese

Celebrate American-Made Cheese this October

Selecting the Best: Award-Winning Cheeses

Cheese Lovers Unite in the Heartland

6 New Cheeses to Try in our Cheese Department

A World of Cheese at Heinen’s

Slices of Knowledge about Cheese

A Northern California Original: Marin French Breakfast Cheese

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