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 that their book would be far more than a simple global guide to cheese. Join us for a discussion of the World Cheese Awards through the years and some of the cheeses that landed on their list.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Beyond the Counter: Pride, Advocacy & Cheese
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 opposite sides of the Hudson: Scott Young of Scott & Joe (@scott.and.joe) in Nyack and Jessica Galen of Bloomy Cheese & Provisions (@bloomydobbs) in Dobbs Ferry. Together, they explore pride, visibility, activism, and the many ways cheese can bring people together far beyond the counter.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Freelancing 101: The Art of Cheese and Activism with Justice of the Cheese
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 Stenerson (@justiceofthecheese and beloved cheese clown), the two delve into identity, 90's pop culture and the role of community within the cheese industry.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bajo Fuego & Quesos del Rebaño: ¡Viva el Queso Mexicano!
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 (@tataflo) of Del Rebaño (@quesosdelrebano) and Paulina Gómez of Bajo Fuego (@bajo_fuego). Together, they explore the evolution of Mexican cheesemaking, from growing consumer curiosity and traditional flavors to collaboration and cheese festivals. Tune in for an inspiring look at Mexico’s vibrant and evolving cheese culture.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Erika Kubick's Cheese Magic
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 host Jessica Kesselman and leads us through the Wheel of the Year with cheese as our guide. Photo Courtesy of John Jennings.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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