Comments on: Thoughts from the Director of Operations http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations The Official Artisanal Premium Cheese Blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:32:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: janet yan http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32281 janet yan Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:17:07 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32281 Gerald knowing you for about 15 years you a very hard worker and can probably run this place with your eyes closed i hope that your top managers treat and respect your for the great person and the knowledge that you have for your job. Gerald knowing you for about 15 years you a very hard worker and can probably run this place with your eyes closed i hope that your top managers treat and respect your for the great person and the knowledge that you have for your job.

]]> By: Billy Bon http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32286 Billy Bon Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:59:56 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32286 I agree why settle on one favorite cheese when there are so many. Some taste better than others depending on the time of year, what meal you prepared or what type of wine you choose to drink. Either way you can't go wrong with cheese the more choices the better! I agree why settle on one favorite cheese when there are so many. Some taste better than others depending on the time of year, what meal you prepared or what type of wine you choose to drink. Either way you can’t go wrong with cheese the more choices the better!

]]> By: Donna Barron http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32290 Donna Barron Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:42:13 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32290 Knowing you all our lives, there is one thing I can certainly say about you, you are a very dedicated worker. I know that you give one hundred and ten percent of your all to this company! And I do know you know cheese! I have purchased from you, in your beginning stages of the company. You have helped me to not be afraid to pick and choose! To try something new! To be different! I loved sampling the different cheeses, you helped me to over come my fear, of just staying with the same old same old! I just love the parmesan!!! Now don't hold me to WHICH one! The more choices the better! Knowing you all our lives, there is one thing I can certainly say about you, you are a very dedicated worker. I know that you give one hundred and ten percent of your all to this company! And I do know you know cheese!
I have purchased from you, in your beginning stages of the company.
You have helped me to not be afraid to pick and choose! To try something new! To be different! I loved sampling the different cheeses, you helped me to over come my fear, of just staying with the same old same old!
I just love the parmesan!!! Now don’t hold me to WHICH one!
The more choices the better!

]]> By: Ann Hylla http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32368 Ann Hylla Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:35:12 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32368 You have taught me alot about cheeses. I realy didn't know there were so may cheeses out there. I only knew about what you get in the grocery stores. Since you started working hrae at this company you have taught me about the different types of cheeses and how they are made. It is very nice to learn from you and to get to taste the different kinds of cheese. You showed me not to be afaired to try new things. Thank you for that and for teaching me what the cheeses are made of. Like goat cheese, and the different kids of cow cheeses. You have taught me alot about cheeses. I realy didn’t know there were so may cheeses out there. I only knew about what you get in the grocery stores. Since you started working hrae at this company you have taught me about the different types of cheeses and how they are made.
It is very nice to learn from you and to get to taste the different kinds of cheese.

You showed me not to be afaired to try new things. Thank you for that and for teaching me what the cheeses are made of. Like goat cheese, and the different kids of cow cheeses.

]]> By: John http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32374 John Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:40:12 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32374 It is true when you grow up with limited access to cheese you think you know much, but as you develop a taste for great foods you do learn about the vast amount of cheese there is to enjoy. I am always changing my opinion as to what my favorite is. It is true when you grow up with limited access to cheese you think you know much, but as you develop a taste for great foods you do learn about the vast amount of cheese there is to enjoy. I am always changing my opinion as to what my favorite is.

]]> By: Dolly Ou http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32447 Dolly Ou Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:59:32 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32447 What exactly is cheese anyway? But honestly, I was surprised when I learned that there are over 400 types of cheese. I was never a cheese lover and still after working at a cheese company I still can't stand cheese. I guess I'll never learn but hey, it was fun learning about cheese from people who love cheeses. We should have a cheese motto like "Got Cheese?" lolz BTW I was forced to comment on this blog =-= What exactly is cheese anyway? But honestly, I was surprised when I learned that there are over 400 types of cheese. I was never a cheese lover and still after working at a cheese company I still can’t stand cheese. I guess I’ll never learn but hey, it was fun learning about cheese from people who love cheeses. We should have a cheese motto like “Got Cheese?” lolz
BTW I was forced to comment on this blog =-=

]]> By: Dolly Cho http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32471 Dolly Cho Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:46:13 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32471 Such a great article. I am so interested in cheese. Such a great article. I am so interested in cheese.

]]> By: Susan Mei http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32473 Susan Mei Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:53:29 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32473 I respect your work ethics- Opening up to new things (especially tasting them). This is a really important attitude in a work environment. What makes your work even better is that you enjoy what you do while learning about new types of cheese. I respect your work ethics- Opening up to new things (especially tasting them). This is a really important attitude in a work environment. What makes your work even better is that you enjoy what you do while learning about new types of cheese.

]]> By: Dolly Cho http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32474 Dolly Cho Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:53:43 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32474 Such a great article. I am so interested in cheese Such a great article. I am so interested in cheese

]]> By: Iris Chueng http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32475 Iris Chueng Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:55:22 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32475 I agree with Dolly Cho. She is so intelligent. I think she is god. You know what goes really well with cheese. Beer. I agree with Dolly Cho. She is so intelligent. I think she is god. You know what goes really well with cheese. Beer.

]]> By: Iris Cheng http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32485 Iris Cheng Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:55:01 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32485 I don't think about cheese much; the most I ever think about them is whether to get Kraft or another brand (like Sam's Choice or Pathmark or Shop Rite) or whether I should get American or Swiss or Blue Cheese or Cheddar. I've never really every thought about other types of cheeses, especially those unknown to me, like the epoisses. I've never even heard of that cheese before. After reading this, I wonder how many types of cheese are out in the world. Although it seems like common sense, it never comes to mind: that the diets of the animals really affect the cheeses that are produced by the animals themselves. I don’t think about cheese much; the most I ever think about them is whether to get Kraft or another brand (like Sam’s Choice or Pathmark or Shop Rite) or whether I should get American or Swiss or Blue Cheese or Cheddar. I’ve never really every thought about other types of cheeses, especially those unknown to me, like the epoisses. I’ve never even heard of that cheese before.

After reading this, I wonder how many types of cheese are out in the world. Although it seems like common sense, it never comes to mind: that the diets of the animals really affect the cheeses that are produced by the animals themselves.

]]> By: Gaetane Graham http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32502 Gaetane Graham Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:07:53 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32502 Gerald, I enjoyed reading your blog. And, I definitely hope that one day, you can sit me down and go over some of these cheeses. I'm afraid that I'm a novice too and although I like cheese, I haven't been exposed to many. Any one in particular you would recommend to a novice like me? Gerald, I enjoyed reading your blog. And, I definitely hope that one day, you can sit me down and go over some of these cheeses. I’m afraid that I’m a novice too and although I like cheese, I haven’t been exposed to many. Any one in particular you would recommend to a novice like me?

]]> By: Dale http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32574 Dale Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:35:19 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32574 Gerald, I am impressed -- you are right most Americans think kraft cheese as their favorite --an Italian American will think they are gourmet diners by eating provolone or locatelli -- can't wait for your next blog Gerald, I am impressed — you are right most Americans think kraft cheese as their favorite –an Italian American will think they are gourmet diners by eating provolone or locatelli — can’t wait for your next blog

]]> By: John http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32575 John Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:39:12 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32575 You did talk about the different seasons that cheeses may be better in, do you have this list somewhere, or a section where one could find the sesons to which a cheese is better in? You did talk about the different seasons that cheeses may be better in, do you have this list somewhere, or a section where one could find the sesons to which a cheese is better in?

]]> By: Brenda Awe-Zuniga http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32584 Brenda Awe-Zuniga Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:46:25 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32584 Gerald--- I really enjoyed reading your blog. It was very interesting since I actually thought I knew a little bit more about cheese than the common American, Parmesan, Feta, Swiss, Cheddar, & provolone cheeses...LOL! What the heck is "mountain cheese"? Wow-- I always figured you to be a "smart one", but now I know for sure! Great job...educational lil article....Thx sooo much 4 sharing! (Maybe we can all meet over some cheese and crackers sometime soon and discuss this yummy topic a lil more! LOL!) Gerald— I really enjoyed reading your blog. It was very interesting since I actually thought I knew a little bit more about cheese than the common American, Parmesan, Feta, Swiss, Cheddar, & provolone cheeses…LOL! What the heck is “mountain cheese”? Wow– I always figured you to be a “smart one”, but now I know for sure! Great job…educational lil article….Thx sooo much 4 sharing! (Maybe we can all meet over some cheese and crackers sometime soon and discuss this yummy topic a lil more! LOL!)

]]> By: Lloyd Tapper http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32589 Lloyd Tapper Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:07:27 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32589 I enjoyed reading your entry. I never thought about the seasons of cheese or the eating habits of the animals as they make their milk. I can imagine much like wine, the making of cheese is really affected from the very beginning with the raw materials. I look forward to your next entry. I'm glad you have found your time at Artisnal to be educational. I think that is the best we can ask from a job. I enjoyed reading your entry. I never thought about the seasons of cheese or the eating habits of the animals as they make their milk. I can imagine much like wine, the making of cheese is really affected from the very beginning with the raw materials. I look forward to your next entry.

I’m glad you have found your time at Artisnal to be educational. I think that is the best we can ask from a job.

]]> By: Ralphy http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32590 Ralphy Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:22:09 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32590 It's surprising to me that there is such a different variety of cheeses. Everything from the size and texture and taste are different, and it seems like something that would be very interesting to learn ( the different methods of making different cheeses that is). From this blog I can tell that Gerald really does have a newfound perspective on cheese making and such, and although I am pretty uninformed when it comes to these things I will say that your love for cheese is def genuine and educational. It’s surprising to me that there is such a different variety of cheeses. Everything from the size and texture and taste are different, and it seems like something that would be very interesting to learn ( the different methods of making different cheeses that is). From this blog I can tell that Gerald really does have a newfound perspective on cheese making and such, and although I am pretty uninformed when it comes to these things I will say that your love for cheese is def genuine and educational.

]]> By: Leah http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32591 Leah Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:22:49 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32591 Swiss cheese used to be my favorite cheese too. It wasn't the best tasting cheese... so I don't know why it was my favorite. o-O Swiss cheese used to be my favorite cheese too. It wasn’t the best tasting cheese… so I don’t know why it was my favorite. o-O

]]> By: Serena http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32592 Serena Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:24:55 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32592 i always choose swiss as the cheese when i go to subway cause the name sounds better lols? i always choose swiss as the cheese when i go to subway cause the name sounds better lols?

]]> By: Toby Wen http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32594 Toby Wen Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:27:54 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32594 From reading this i can tell your a dedicated worker on what you do keep up the work and im sure you'll inspire more people on cheese im inspired to love cheese after reading this blog. thanks dolly i also was told to do this and forced to say ^^ From reading this i can tell your a dedicated worker on what you do keep up the work and im sure you’ll inspire more people on cheese

im inspired to love cheese after reading this blog. thanks dolly
i also was told to do this and forced to say ^^

]]> By: Dawood Din http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32595 Dawood Din Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:31:11 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32595 Wow this article made my mouth water. I guess I'm not that cultured in cheese. My idea of premium cheese is Polly-O singles. I mean who can resist rod shaped mozzarella? But seems like you have had the joy of tasting so many different kinds. Geez, maybe there's an internship there for me? Don;t even have to pay me food....some cheese would do nicely. Maybe some crackers too. Wow this article made my mouth water. I guess I’m not that cultured in cheese. My idea of premium cheese is Polly-O singles. I mean who can resist rod shaped mozzarella? But seems like you have had the joy of tasting so many different kinds. Geez, maybe there’s an internship there for me? Don;t even have to pay me food….some cheese would do nicely. Maybe some crackers too.

]]> By: Robert http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32596 Robert Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:34:59 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32596 I'm inspired to love cheese after reading this blog. Thanks a lot! I’m inspired to love cheese after reading this blog. Thanks a lot!

]]> By: Ivan http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32597 Ivan Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:37:56 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32597 Wow, i never imagined a blog solely speaking about cheese. But nevertheless, i agree about the difficulty of picking one particular cheese at the deli or wherever. There are too many cheeses out there to just pick one. i personally like cheddar but sometimes im in that swiss mood or mozzerella. Nice Job. Maybe your next blog can be about what kinds of crackers match with each cheese lol. Wow, i never imagined a blog solely speaking about cheese. But nevertheless, i agree about the difficulty of picking one particular cheese at the deli or wherever. There are too many cheeses out there to just pick one. i personally like cheddar but sometimes im in that swiss mood or mozzerella. Nice Job. Maybe your next blog can be about what kinds of crackers match with each cheese lol.

]]> By: Connie http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32598 Connie Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:47:09 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32598 I agree with you. If someone asked me what is my favorite cheese I wouldn't be able to answer them. - Connie I agree with you. If someone asked me what is my favorite cheese I wouldn’t be able to answer them. - Connie

]]> By: Christina http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32599 Christina Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:02:29 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32599 Gerald, I have read your experience and it seems to be an exciting enviornment. I have never liked cheese but after reading what you have wrote, i now will consider it. Keep up with the good work and enjoy the family that Artisanal had brought for you. Gerald, I have read your experience and it seems to be an exciting enviornment. I have never liked cheese but after reading what you have wrote, i now will consider it. Keep up with the good work and enjoy the family that Artisanal had brought for you.

]]> By: juan miguel suarez http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32755 juan miguel suarez Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:51:18 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-32755 hey Gerald, i agree with you about after working in artisanal ,get little dificult to say wish if you favorite cheese!!!!! In artisanal we get the oportunite to get in contact with cheeses maker and see how much love and passion the put in there products in general no only the cheese and wine , the bread the honey!!!and everthing have little history i'm carrying with me!! and taste!and love it!!!god bless the cows!!!! hey Gerald, i agree with you about after working in artisanal ,get little dificult to say wish if you favorite cheese!!!!! In artisanal we get the oportunite to get in contact with cheeses maker and see how much love and passion the put in there products in general no only the cheese and wine , the bread the honey!!!and everthing have little history i’m carrying with me!! and taste!and love it!!!god bless the cows!!!!

]]> By: Pete http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-35254 Pete Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:22:42 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-35254 You make your job sound fun, do you have any openings? It is always a good thing to beable to learn when you work, and to enjoy what you are doing. You make your job sound fun, do you have any openings? It is always a good thing to beable to learn when you work, and to enjoy what you are doing.

]]> By: Cindy http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-35859 Cindy Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:44:44 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-35859 Hi Gerald, I never knew there's so much to cheese........I'll stick with what I know, kafts singles. Hi Gerald, I never knew there’s so much to cheese……..I’ll stick with what I know, kafts singles.

]]> By: Joie http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-37709 Joie Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:36:38 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-37709 Like so many people who have commented, there's no way I could choose a favorite cheese either. Until recently, I really had no idea about the world of cheese, especially when it comes to the incredible variety. I always felt kind of intimidated when I would pass the cheese counter at Whole Foods or the Coop where I used to shop when I lived in Vermont. I just stuck to one or two "safe" cheeses. When my husband got a job at Artisanal, all of this changed. I can't believe how many different cheese there are and how many of them I like. It's also surprising that I find myself pulled toward the "stinky" variety. They might look or smell a little odd, but they are some of the most delicious cheeses. Anyway, I want to thank the gang at Artisanal for becoming my ambassadors to cheese. My friends and family all make fun of me for how cheesy I've become since Josh has been working with you. Like so many people who have commented, there’s no way I could choose a favorite cheese either.

Until recently, I really had no idea about the world of cheese, especially when it comes to the incredible variety. I always felt kind of intimidated when I would pass the cheese counter at Whole Foods or the Coop where I used to shop when I lived in Vermont. I just stuck to one or two “safe” cheeses.

When my husband got a job at Artisanal, all of this changed. I can’t believe how many different cheese there are and how many of them I like. It’s also surprising that I find myself pulled toward the “stinky” variety. They might look or smell a little odd, but they are some of the most delicious cheeses.

Anyway, I want to thank the gang at Artisanal for becoming my ambassadors to cheese. My friends and family all make fun of me for how cheesy I’ve become since Josh has been working with you.

]]> By: Robin Williams http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-39596 Robin Williams Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:05:05 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-39596 Having just left a notable 5star-5diamond Inn, where i was the "Cheese Guru" i am constantly trying to maintain my connections with the cheese world and am glad to have found this blog site. your blog was great and i look forward to reading more. Having just left a notable 5star-5diamond Inn, where i was the “Cheese Guru” i am constantly trying to maintain my connections with the cheese world and am glad to have found this blog site. your blog was great and i look forward to reading more.

]]> By: Sandra http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-60842 Sandra Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:23:15 +0000 http://blog.artisanalcheese.com/favorite_cheese/thoughts-from-the-director-of-operations#comment-60842 I am a regular customers and i can say that your company constantly find innovations on thousand ways to enjoy cheese. Keep it up! I am a regular customers and i can say that your company constantly find innovations on thousand ways to enjoy cheese. Keep it up!

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