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
World Cheese Championship Cheese Contest Explained
Tune in the hear sound bites from this year's 2024 biennial World Cheese Championship Contest that was held in Wisconsin this past March as Cara and Joe break down what makes the World Championship C…
00:53:53 |
Tue 14 May 2024
Sheila Flanagan of Nettle Meadow Farm
Tune in as Sheila Flanagan shares the rich history and innovative techniques behind Nettle Meadow's artisanal cheese-making process. From their commitment to sustainable farming practices, to their d…
01:04:54 |
Thu 09 May 2024
Cheese Culture Coalition Scholarships! A Guide to What's Available Right Now
We check in with Agela Abdullah, Kyra James and Nicole Garrett of the Cheese Culture Coalition about the CCC's growth as a non profit, and as a national community since they were on CTC in 2021. One …
00:54:41 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Jibneh Means Cheese: A Conversation with Cheesemaker and Founder of Kasbo's Market, Benita Kasbo
Benita Kasbo is the owner of Kasbo's Market based in Madison, NJ. Benita is originally from Syria and specializes in making Jibneh, Syrian Cheese. Her old world recipe is made with a unique spice cal…
00:47:13 |
Tue 02 Apr 2024
Lady & Larder
On this episode, Joe chats with twin sisters Sarah and Boo Simms, co-owners, and the culinary and creative duo behind Lady & Larder – the renowned Los Angeles-based specialty cheese shop credited wit…
00:47:22 |
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Bound in Flavor: Exploring English Clothbound Cheddar With Jane Quicke of Quicke’s Cheese
Discover the secrets behind the time-honored techniques used to craft this iconic cheese, as Jane shares insights into the art of maturation, flavor development, and the enduring legacy of Quicke's C…
00:37:33 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
To Italy and Beyond: @NYCCheesechick Kristine Jannuzzi
Kristine Jannuzzi is a journalist, cheese specialist, content creator, and World Cheese Awards Judge. In 2023, she was inducted into the Guilde des Fromagers in Bra. A dual American/Italian citizen, …
00:40:45 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Everything You Need To Know About Applying For DZTE Grants
The Daphne Zepos Teaching Endowment is now accepting applications for grants! You may ask, "What does this mean?" We will explain on this episode, as we have a lively chat with 2023 DZRA recipient Al…
00:51:37 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Urban Stead Cheese
What is the flavor profile of a clothbound cheddar made in Cincinnati? Six years ago, Scott and Andrea Robbins made 300 pounds of Quark on their first official day as Urban Stead Cheese with no custo…
00:46:28 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Going "All In" on Cheese
Joe reflects on Morbier's triumphant return and chats with veteran cheese monger Matthew Rose, who went 'All In' on Cheese, and is now partner at the venerable Fairfield & Greenwich Cheese shops in C…
00:47:09 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Granting Flavor: A Conversation with Alice Bergen Phillips, the Grant Manager of Back in the Vat and Cheeseshop Owner of Cheesemonster DC
In this savory episode of Cutting the Curd, we delve into the world of cheese with none other than Alice Bergen Phillips, the distinguished Cheeselete expert, grant manager for the Back in the Vat in…
00:43:05 |
Tue 06 Feb 2024
A Visit to Uplands Cheese
A special episode recorded at Uplands Cheese Company in Dodgeville, WI, Liana Mericka and Andy Hatch give us a tour of the farm and creamery during the Art of Cheese Festival last fall. Organized by …
00:46:24 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
What Is Fancy Food Anyhow?
Joe chats with industry veteran Lydia Burns from Rogers Collection, contemplating what makes Food so Fancy and the new location of the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas.
Heritage Radio Network is …
00:53:43 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Return to Planet Cheese: Catching Up with Janet Fletcher
Award-winning author, educator, and columnist Janet Fletcher is the creator of the Planet Cheese blog, which lands in email inboxes of the cheese-obsessed everywhere each week. On this episode, she j…
00:39:59 |
Tue 09 Jan 2024
Feta Accompli: A Clever Curation of Curd-ious Events in the Year That Was 2023 on Cutting the Curd
In this special episode, our CTC hosts reflect on the wheel-turning events, the curd-inary highlights, and the fon-due moments that shaped the cheese-scape this past year.
We explore it all with a s…
00:50:26 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Mice & Milk: Navigating the Dairy Dilemma with Mousehole Cheeseshop
In the heart of Albuquerque, we explore the intricate web of raw milk legislation in New Mexico. How do these laws shape the production, distribution, and consumption of raw milk? What challenges do …
00:45:05 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
A Cheesemonger's Influence
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 Ca…
01:03:16 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
Recorded Live at the Art of Cheese Festival: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz of White Jasmine Cheese, Madeline Kuhn pf Emmi Roth, and Pam Hodgson of Sartori Cheese
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 Sidd…
00:59:09 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Cutting Edge Conversations: Uncovering the Craft with Martijn Bos of Boska Food Tools
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. Marti…
00:43:57 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Steve Jones, Cheese World Ambassador
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…
00:54:04 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
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