Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 579 episodes
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Featuring interviews with notable cheesemakers, cheesemongers, and cheese-lovers, Cutting the Curd is an informative, occasionally irreverent, but always cheesy look at the curdy, the nerdy, and the downright funky world of artisan cheese.
Unknown Host hosts Cutting the Curd, a arts show with 579 episodes published.
In this episode, host John Braga (@ oqueijonista ) “travels” to the Cuesta region of São Paulo to uncover the story behind Pardinho Artesanal (@ pardinhoartesanal ) - where decades of cattle-genetics expertise
Authors Patrick McGuigan and Carlos Yescas discuss their new book, One Cheese To Rule Them All: In Search of the World's 100 Best Cheeses . With years of international cheese judging between them, it’s no surprise t
This episode takes us inside two cheese shops using their counters as platforms for identity, advocacy, and community connection. Host John Braga (@ oqueijonista ) sits down with two New York - based cheesemongers on opp
Join the newest Cutting the Curd co- host Alisha Norris Jones ( @_immortalmilk ) as she begins to tease out what it means to be a freelance monger in a world of counters, trade shows, and social media. With guest Carrie
Season 2025 continues with a journey south of the border! Host John Braga (@ oqueijonista ) kicks off his first episode by diving into Mexico’s thriving artisan cheese scene with two remarkable guests: Gabriela Flores (@
Erika Kubick, creator and curator of Cheese Sex Death , is back with her second book, Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates and Pairings . Summoning the powers of a culinary grimoire, Ericka discusses the book with CTC
In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Kirtz—one of the most generous, grounded, and well-respected voices in cheese. Before entering the cheese world, Aaron's path took some unexpected turns: from DJing in the Czech Re
On the latest Cutting the Curd, Joe and Cara got on the line with Emilia D’Albero , newly crowned World Champion Cheesemonger, and Courtney Johnson , who took home the bronze at the Mondial du Fromage in France
Season 2025 kicks off with fresh voices! Join hosts Alisha Norris and John Braga as they step into the Cutting the Curd spotlight alongside longtime host Cara Warren. We’re also thrilled to welcome Jessica Ke
More than just a business decision, Chantal's Cheese Shop 's exit from social media is a statement. This episode examines their bold move to prioritize genuine community connection over online marketing. Anaïs Saint-Andr
In this episode, Joe sits down with Mariana Marques de Almeida of Ms. J and Co. , a pioneering Assaf sheep dairy farm, and Anna Landmark of Landmark Creamery - two Wisconsin based producers shaping the future of artisan
Seth took over active management of the family's seven-generation farm in West Pawlet, Vermont in 2015. He has since diversified the business to include supplying milk to several of Vermont's artisan cheesemakers, which
In this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Cara welcomes Josh Ptaszynski, cofounder of The Big Moo , a brand that's shaking up the cheese world with their oven-baked, ready-to-serve cheeses. Josh shares the story behind T
In just four years, Stevie Lee Webb and his wife Michelle have successfully grown their business from a pop-up cheese stand to a small shop, and now, they're about to open a full-service cheese shop with the area's first
In this episode of Cutting the Curd , Cara sits down with Rodolfo Navarro Aceves, Director of Quesos Navarro , to explore the rich history behind this family-run creamery. Rodolfo shares how his family started the busine
Our guests, Jesse and Sarit Werner from Plymouth Artisan Cheese join Cutting the Curd to walk us through the history of "America's Oldest Cheddar", and their journey since taking the reigns in 2009. The story of Plymouth
Joe sits down with Emilio Mignucci , third-generation specialty merchant from DiBruno Bros ., to explore his journey—from growing up in the iconic 9th Ave Deli to expanding to six locations, navigating the challenges of
In this episode of *Cutting the Cheese*, we wrap up 2024 with a dive into the year’s biggest moments in the cheese industry, including key highlights and challenges. We discuss the latest trends spotted at the Fancy Food
In this episode, we dive into the world of Vermont Creamery with co-founder Allison Hooper and lead scientist of research and development Austen Czymmek. Join us as they share the inspiring journey behind their latest cr
Joe chats all things cheese with Emma Young aka The Cheese Explorer . Emma is a UK based author, cheese teacher, and consultant with 15 years experience in all aspects of the cheese industry as well as international chee
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