Cutting the Curd
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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 570
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
The Great Unplug: Why Chantal's Cheese Shop Said Goodbye to Social Media
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 marketi…
00:47:46 |
Tue 20 May 2025
A Ewe Turn in Cheese
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 th…
00:53:56 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Woodlawn Creamery: Seven Generations of Dairy and Diversification
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…
00:54:48 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Baking Up a New Cheese Tradition
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 share…
00:25:00 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
From Day Dream to Cheese Shop & Bar Reality
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 …
00:48:31 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Bringing Mexican Cheese to America: Rodolfo Navarro Aceves of Quesos Navarro
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…
00:33:20 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Plymouth Artisan Cheese: Past, Present and Future
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. …
00:39:56 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
DiBruno Bros: The Whole Story
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…
00:47:03 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
We’re Back!! Let’s Talk Cheese!
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 spot…
00:36:43 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Vermont Creamery: The Story Behind Hooper
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 b…
00:38:24 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Exploring Cheese with the Cheese Explorer
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 a…
00:53:42 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Top Seedz
From New Zealand to Buffalo, from Farmers' Markets to national chains, and from 5000 sq ft to 35,000 sq ft of production space. Rebecca Brady, founder and CEO of Top Seedz, joins us to share the stor…
00:45:38 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF)
The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund celebrates Cutting the Curd originator, Anne Saxelby, and the passion she held for farmers and cheese-makers. The mission of ASLF is to provide month-long paid apprentice…
00:57:34 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
American Cheese Society Conference 2024: The Ultimate Recap
Join hosts Cara, Jessica, and Joe as they take you through the American Cheese Society conference, held in the vibrant city of Buffalo. In this episode, they dive into the latest trends and insights …
00:43:27 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Inside the Ingredient Insider Podcast: John Magazino and Andrea Parkins Speak
Whether you're a foodie, a podcast enthusiast, or someone curious about the behind-the-scenes process of creating a podcast, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how…
00:30:28 |
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Cheesemaking in Brazil with John Braga and Special Guests
In this special, supersized epsiode, Jessica speaks with John Braga about the World Cheese Awards held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and his role as a Supreme Judge at the competition. Then its John's turn t…
01:24:46 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
The Vegan Cheese Kerfuffle
Tune into this episode as Joe hears from 30-year veteran cheese and vegan cheese monger and "Cheddar" book author Gordon Edgar. He talks about the recent Good Food Awards Vegan Cheese Kerfuffle in wh…
00:54:44 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
A New Cheese Documentary 'Shelf Life': An Interview with Robyn Metcalfe
On today's episode with sit down with executive producer and food historian Robyn Metcalfe to discover a whole new way of relating cheese and life philosophy in the medium of a documentary film.
Her…
00:28:33 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Canadian Cheese Tour with Erin Harris and Kelsie Parsons
Ontario-based Erin Harris and Kelsie Parsons know cheese. When Erin's not traversing Canada to meet with chefs and retailers, and Kelsie's not sourcing goods for a national food retailer, they're coo…
00:52:32 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Cheese Shop & Restaurant Hybrids - How Do They Work?
Many cheese shops are loosely defined as restaurants if they serve food and provide seating to dine in. Conversely, some wine bars and restaurants have a cheese-centric menu with an area for retail s…
00:52:55 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
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