Ciao Cheese!

I gave up cheese this year for Lent. My only caveat was I could still eat cheese after Ash Wednesday if I made it in a dish before.

Needless to say Tuesday was a cheese feast. I had nachos, pizza, and straight shredded cheddar. I felt like a feign.

A full day with almost no cheese (I am making my pizza last) I continued to crave it - especially melted, like on my nachos. Something about gooeiness of it all makes my mouth water.

Tonight I went to the grocery store. I had decided that I'd replace my cheese with avocado on my burgers and falafels. The first store didn't have any but I stuck with it and moved onto the next.

The hardest part roaming the stores was passing the cheeses - they're everywhere! Not only could I not scope out the prices of the regular deli cheese, but I also had to force my legs to continue past the cheddar popcorn and cheese crackers.

It's been almost two days. I can't say my cheese cravings have weakened or strengthened, but I have found substitutes. Chocolate chip cookies half dipped in chocolate, chocolate, and chips almost do the job.

Almost. But nothing that I've found yet can replace the oily goo I love smothered over my chips and beans or the cool, rich, solid milk slice that completes my breakfast.

And until I do, it will be a long Lental season for this cheesehead. Ciao cheese! Until we meet again!