Cheese Advent Calendars Will Make Your Holiday Season So Much Better
So your wine calendar has a friend.
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Somewhere, somehow, advent calendars went from a kid-friendly countdown to Christmas to an excuse to eat (or drink) something delicious every day, December 1st to December 24th. Last year, we saw a ton of boozy sets—wine, beer, even gin. There are also plenty of chocolate calendars and even a tea calendar for those more inclined to casually sip their way through December.
But perhaps the best creation? A cheese advent calendar! Because who—save for vegans and the lactose-intolerant—wouldn't want to eat a bite of cheese every day for three weeks?! The idea has surely crossed your mind (and maybe your Pinterest feed) before, but this year, you can actually purchase one. Clear some space in your fridge ASAP.
The OG
Blogger So Wrong Its Nom, who first posted a cheese advent calendar tutorial in 2015, says hers was the first of its kind. She has a tutorial up on her website, and in 2017, she partnered with U.K. grocery store ASDA to bring a buyable box to fruition.
Target now carries the calendar—and we'll be sure to update you when it begins selling (probably in November, if years past have been any indication). Last year, you could also find it at Supervalu, Sprouts, Schnucks, Meijer, Jewel, Lidl, and Publix, so keep your eyes peeled.
The Grocery Store Fave
Aldi's cheese advent calendar is the perfect companion to the chain's beloved wine calendar...and it's amazingly affordable. The $14.99 box tends to come to Aldi grocery stores in early November. Last year, it included 24 imported mini cheeses, like cheddar, gouda, and edam.
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