Wow, that's a lot of cheese!

Mmmm...Point Reyes Blue is yummy, yummy stuff!

bluecheese is just so bitter for me =(

I like cheese, but not this much cheese!

Point reyes does have a nice bird sanctuary there. But what was the "confidential" portion of the labrat package one of them talked about . . .or maybe that was all a very well done ruse.

Cheese it is! Missed first wooter but got my cheese so I'm glad.
I read about this cheese a while back.. but never found a place I could buy it. Now 3 lbs are headin' my way. Cheese.woot here we come!

Last wooter to woot: pmarin
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My fame was short-lived:
Last wooter to woot: Cheesewootaholic.
C'mon, you must have picked that name ahead of time just preparing for tonight, right?

If there really is going to be a cheese.woot -- I will be so happy.

Anyone know the basics of storing a cheese wheel? Could I buy this as a Christmas gift and keep it in the fridge?

-3 lbs of cheese? I'm not going to pay Woot! to put my Blue Cheese in the red!

If I didn't already have a few spare wheels of this great cheese in my cheese cellar, I'd snap some up. Alas!

Embryodead wrote:cheeseeeee?

I'm sure this is some yummy cheese, but not what I'm looking for at wine.woot. At least I won't be spending any more money this week.

Although I'm sure many wine.wooters will appreciate this...I have never been a blue cheese fan. Now send me catalet, comte or a good brie!

The labcheeserats had me sold. Looking forward to more pairings in the future! Thanks to the brilliant minds behind this.
Buttercup

24.99 for 1 lb. The wooters have done it again!
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11224976&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

Time to start a new Identity

How long can you store/age this cheese before it turns Blue? ;)

CWA

indeed. Planning on it for my Thanksgiving pre-dinner, with wine feast. Ate this at the source a few years ago. Very impressive. Unfortunately, despite the fact that it is a good buy, I resent...a teeny bit...staying up for it. I was hoping for something...rarer or well, winier.

What is the advantage of simply purchasing this bleu cheese instead of building a rocket in one's basement and flying to the moon with one's faithful dog, Grommit in order to the harvest cheese from the source?

mgateley wrote:24.99 for 1 lb. The wooters have done it again!
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11224976&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

Point Reyes has the 5lb wheel for $76...
http://www.prcheese.web.cedant.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PRFOS&Product_Code=BBH

Well based on their own prices on a 5lb wheel at:

http://www.prcheese.web.cedant.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PRFOS&Product_Code=BBH

Its about $15/lb plus ship, so we're saving prob $15 here.

DOH you beat me to it!

There you go… I'm a first time labrat tasting wine.woot’s first cheese offering. Here is a reminder from my earlier tasting notes. The Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company Original Blue is amazing on its own, so creamy and well-balanced. But for a real treat, have it with the Kent Rasmussen ’02 Petite Sirah. What a combo! I added some bread and sliced black angus roast beef and was in heaven! Go for it! This cheese will not disappoint the blue lover in you.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
Like they say on the commercial …
“Great cheese comes from happy cows.”

WD, why blue cheese?

The Costco ones include 2nd day shipping, which helps explain the $25/1lb price.

I'm very happy with my 3lbs, thank you. (But now I'll start having the usual wine.woot second thoughts.. should I have bought 2 wheels, or 3? One wheel of cheese sounds like a lot to me.) OK, now, what is next, sourdough.woot.com?

Cheese to ship with (bigger) frozen catsup package 2-Day Air on Monday of next week

Ships to all 48 of the states that matter!

Sold by cheesemaker

You need not be 21 years old to place your order

You need not be sober to receive your order

snort!! That part made me almost fall off my chair!

this is FANTASTIC!!!

i have a couple of dishes that i use blue cheese in, and this stuff is oh so yummy.

thanks woot!

How funny, I am doing a huge research project for my science class. I just bought some while I was there on my research trip this last weekend. Good news too, the river otters at the park are ok!

And the cheese is awesome! Buy the cheese! Support the people in the park! God I love college.

do these come in smaller wedge pieces? or just one whole 3 lb wheel

hyperfocal wrote:What is the advantage of simply purchasing this bleu cheese instead of building a rocket in one's basement and flying to the moon with one's faithful dog, Grommit in order to the harvest cheese from the source?

A smaller carbon footprint?

conroo wrote:
Like they say on the commercial …
“Great cheese comes from happy cows.”

Haha, how apropos too with the earthquake in the Bay Area yesterday. IIRC, the cows rather enjoyed their "massage" on the commercial

"You need not be sober to receive your order"

*sniff sniff*

woot, I smell a challenge here.....

I'd like a good feta next, please. OOh, or maybe some proper balsamic...

PLAF wrote:this is FANTASTIC!!!

i have a couple of dishes that i use blue cheese in, and this stuff is oh so yummy.

thanks woot!

3 lb's worth?

sheriff92 wrote:do these come in smaller wedge pieces? or just one whole 3 lb wheel

Hint: 3 lb wheel + knife = smaller wedge pieces.

Just kiddin', you probably figured that out already. But, in order to use the knife, you should be over 21 and sober...

pixelbender wrote:I'd like a good feta next, please. OOh, or maybe some proper balsamic...

Oh yes, Some nice top notch Balsamic. Now that is a special woot.

hyperfocal wrote:What is the advantage of simply purchasing this bleu cheese instead of building a rocket in one's basement and flying to the moon with one's faithful dog, Grommit in order to the harvest cheese from the source?

I believe the Moon was Welleslydale

Gaaa..... This is my favorite blue, of which I have gladly paid $16/lb previously. I can't hold off on this.

First sucker: yermej
Speed to first woot: 0m 26.077s

Last wooter to woot: docklink

pixelbender wrote:Well based on their own prices on a 5lb wheel at:

http://www.prcheese.web.cedant.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PRFOS&Product_Code=BBH

Its about $15/lb plus ship, so we're saving prob $15 here.

No, no, no. Read more carefully. That's the _shipping_ weight. The product in question is "Eight six ounce wedges of Point Reyes Original Blue"... or in other words, 48oz or... 3lbs of cheese.

So they're selling the same amount of cheese (in smaller chunks) for $76 before S/H.

This is a GOOD deal if you like blue.

"0% bought 3"

OK, somebody, have the courage. C'mon. 9 lbs of cheese. Go for it!

I guess I can answer my own question. No go for Christmas giving.

From the manufacturer's... uh, creamery's Web site:

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese wrote: Store in refrigerator dairy compartment with Original Blue™ foil in place

Over-wrap in clean plastic wrap after each use, then place in Ziploc bag

Always serve at room temperature

Properly stored, Original Blue™ will last about six weeks in the refrigerator.

jalcausk wrote:Point Reyes has the 5lb wheel for $76...
http://www.prcheese.web.cedant.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PRFOS&Product_Code=BBH

Wrong. See above.

That is a lot of cheese at a pretty ridiculously good price (when you're undercutting costco by 2/3rds, that's pretty impressive).

All the talk of burgers from the side deal, plus this, makes me think some blue cheeseburgers are in order... Or maybe a nice rare new york strip with a blue cheese dressing... Or maybe the best buffalo wings ever... Or maybe a nice walnut salad...

Brian202 wrote:do you have to be 21 in order to buy the cheese?

You need not be 21 years old to place your order


Excellent.


But I don't know how I'd justify 3 pounds of cheese. snort!.

Great addition to a wine & cheese gift basket for the holidays. don't you think?