PAST BITE   February 29th, 2008

Win a Jarlsberg Cheese Gift Basket

What it is: A mild nutty-flavored part-skim cow's milk cheese from Norway; like Swiss cheese, characterized by large holes
How it comes: Sliced at deli counters, chunks or 8-ounce pre-packaged slices
Where it is: In the cheese or deli section
Who it's for: Everyone, as it's mild enough for children's palates, yet flavorful enough for adults
Suggested retail price: $5.99 to $7.99 sliced or as a chunk from the deli; $4.99 to 6.99 per 8-ounce package presliced
Nutrition notes: An ounce of Classic Jarlsberg contains 100 calories, 8 grams total fat and 180 milligrams sodium; the Lite contains 70 calories, 3.5 grams total fat and 130 milligrams sodium; both are excellent sources of calcium
Category: Fabulous Food: Oldies but worth touting

Each month 1 lucky winner will this Jarlsberg Norwegian Cheese basket is filled withJarlsberg-Giveaway.jpg luscious accouterments — fig jam, preserves, honey, crackers, crisp-breads, porcelain cheese platter and tea towels plus a stainless steel cheese plane/knife set, presented in a fern rattan picnic hamper. It also includes a wedge of classic Jarlsberg, a chunk of Jarlsberg Lite plus two lesser known Norwegian imports, Gjetost (enjoy this thinly planed on crispbread, for breakfast) and Snofrisk (a goat/cow blend–think cream cheese with a touch of "tang").

Suggested retail value $100. Only available in the US.

2 Comments on “Win a Jarlsberg Cheese Gift Basket”

  1. Kelly Says:

    Great cheese, smooth, satisfying, mild. This is one of our favorites. And boy does itmake a good grilled cheese sandwich!

  2. Beverly Says:

    After exercising self control in tasting au natural, I began an Internet search for the best recipes using Jarlsberg Cheese. It interjects excitement.

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