Today we have two fun guests from the cheese world joining us in the Cutting the Curd HRN Studio in Bushwick - Joe chats with Emilia D'Albero aka @Punkrockparmigiano & @Emdalbero of Formaticum and Cat Pickei aka @Catdreamsofcheese from Murray's- hear why they think a cheesemonger's daily work at the counter influences so many critical elements in our cheese world... from a cheese's life span to setting trends that go beyond the counter! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Sim ..read more

Recorded live in the Podcast Lounge at the Art of Cheese Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, Cutting the Curd spoke with three women in cheese who are changing the landscape of the Dairy State. Huma Siddiqui-Seitz joined H Conley from HRN to discuss the relationship between food and culture, and her goals for her company, White Jasmine; Madeline Kuhn shares her journey in cheese and describes the process of Product Development at Emmi Roth; Pam Hodgson of Sartori Cheese is currently one of only two women to have the title of Master Cheesemaker. She explains what this title means, and her path to g ..read more

In this episode of Cutting the Curd, we sit down with Martijn Bos, the innovative mind behind Boska Food Tools, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the world of cheese tools and accessories. Martijn shares his passion for cheese tools and discusses the creative process behind designing unique cheese tools that enhance the cheese experience. Join us for a fascinating conversation on the art and science of cheese cutting and serving! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecas ..read more

This week, Joe interviews cheese book author, 2011 CMI champ, and bonafide Cheese Ambassador Steve Jones. Over the last 20+ years, Steve has owned and operated 5 cheese businesses, and has since left the cheese counter in 2020 to pursue work in cheese distribution. Let's hear what led him on his journey as he charts the course in his cheese filled world! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more

Tune in this episode when Joe interviews Cheese Professional Jeff Buck, who daylights as a cheese monger and moonlights as a comedian in the LA area circuit and beyond. Hear how Jeff runs bits and cheese anecdotes on and off the stage, and how his good work at the cheese counter has helped him produce three different comedy shows in the LA area - you might hear a cheese parody or anecdote or celebrity impression too- tune in to hear more about what Jeff's been up to! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting ..read more

Tenaya Darlington is an author, instructor and a restaurant cheese director based in Philadelphia. She's well known for her cheese-centric adventures, which she shares online and in person through a variety of mediums. Her new book is part cheese history, part cheese science, and 100% inspiration for designing your own cheese adventure, whether its out in the world, or in your own home. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more

On today's episode we have Amye Gulezian, the Specialty Foods Operations Manager at High Lawn Farm, located in Lee, Massachusetts. Amy has been both a cheesemaker and cheesemonger since 2018 and has a degree in Agricultural and Heritage Dairy Production. I’m excited to catch up with her about the latest at the Massachusetts Cheese Fest and what’s developing at High Lawn Farm. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more

Our guest today is Tom Perry, cheese sales manager of Shelburne Farms, a cheddar producer located in Vermont. He has been a cheesemonger in the New England scene for many years and was a previous winner of the DZTA scholarship. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more

Loveneh Labneh is a collaboration between Erivan Yogurt and Merion Park Cheese Co, The story of these two Philadelphia-area companies, and how they came together, is a modern story rooted in tradition and memory. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more

In this inspiring episode, Joe checks in with CMI Masters Champions Courtney Johnson and Sam Rollins. Courney and Sam will each individually represent Team USA in September 2023 at the Mondial Du Fromage in Tours, France, an elite biannual world champion cheese monger event. If either of them win, it would be a first for a USA cheesemonger! - GO team USA! Photo courtesy of Kathryn M. Sheldon. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast ..read more