Cutting the Curd
Episodes
Episode 279: Book Review: Composing the Cheese Plate
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"2016 is The Year of the Cheese Board" according to former Cutting the Curd guest, Madame Fromage. On this episode of Cutting the Curd, Brian Keyser a...
Episode 278: Canary Islands Cheese
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the Canary Islands, cheese may not immediately come to mind, but on this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais talks with Raf...
Episode 277: Book Review: The Art of the Cheese Plate
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tia Keenan is New York City-based cook, cheese specialist, writer and food stylist. In her new book â The Art of the Cheese Plate â Tia provides a...
Episode 276: Watson Fellow Linnea Burnham
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fourteen months. Four continents. Lots of cheese. On this episode of Cutting the Curd, Linnea Burnham, recipient of the prestigious Watson Fellowship,...
Episode 275: Washington County Cheese Tour
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Consider Bardwell Farm produces award-winning cheeses from a property that was once the first cheese-making co-op in Vermont. With Angela Miller and R...
Episode 274: American Cheese Society: Cheese in the Heartland 2016
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The American Cheese Society's yearly conference provides a chance for cheese professionals from around the country â and the world â to gather and...
Episode 273: Daphne Zepos Teaching Award 2016
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Daphne Zepos was a teacher, mentor and inspiration to many in the food industry. Her legacy is embodied by the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award, establishe...
Episode 272: Cheese And More With Lidia Bastianich
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved television chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich joins host Greg Blais to talk about cheese!See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Episode 271: Joe Bastianich Talks Cheese
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former MasterChef judge Joe Bastianich records a special episode of Cutting the Curd on location at Eataly New York. Tune in to hear Joe's take on che...
Episode 270: Book Review - Cured: Handcrafted Charcuteria & More
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple interviews Charles Wekselbaum, owner of Charlito's Cocina and author of "Cured: Handcrafted Ch...
Episode 269: Effective Cheesemongering with Jason Hinds
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Cutting the Curd's annual episode with Jason Hinds â sales director Neal's Yard Dairy and co-founder of the Essex Street Cheese Co. â Greg and ...
Episode 268: Vegetable Rennet
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know vegetable rennet â a milk coagulant derived from plants â was once used in areas of Italy when animal rennet was unavailable? Today, ...
Episode 267: All About CheeseScience.org
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Polowsky is a food scientist/cheesemonger living and working in Madison, Wisconsin. He's also the creator of CheeseScience.org - an amazing resour...
Episode 266: Cheese Importers
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese imports from Europe were up last year, and with that growth comes new challenges for importers. On this episode of Cutting the Curd, Greg speak...
Episode 265: Beyond Organic with Cascadia Creamery
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cascadia Creamery in Trout Lake, Washington produces beautiful raw milk cheese made with USDA certified organic milk. In this episode of Cutting the C...
Episode 264: 10 Years of Saxelby Cheesemongers
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Saxelby celebrates ten years in business at Saxelby Cheesemongers! A milestone for any small business, Anne's company has changed the landscape o...
Episode 263: Book Review: The New Cocktail Hour
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cocktails and cheese... the perfect pairing? Madame Fromage (aka Tenaya Darlington) joins host Diane Stemple to talk about her new book â The New Co...
Episode 262: Cheese Mites
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Milk, cultures, rennet, salt, time, and.... cheese mites? Tune in to hear Debra Dickerson and Matthew Rubiner talk with host Greg Blais about these cr...
Episode 261: Book Review: A First Course in Cheese
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Bedford Cheese Shop's Charlotte Kamin and Nate McElroy join Diane Stemple in the studio to discuss their book - A First Course in Cheese.See Priva...
Episode 260: Succession Planning for Cheesemakers: Part 2
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Redwood Hill Farm is a pioneering artisan cheesemakers in the U.S. based in Sonoma County. On this episode of Cutting the Curd, tune in to hear host G...
Episode 259: Raw Milk Cheese Is..
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
According to cheesemongers across the country, raw milk cheese is tradition, history, a taste of place, and, of course, it is delicious! Tune in to th...
Episode 258: All in Cheese Family: Marcelli Formaggi
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Italian region of Abruzzo might bring to mind Montepulciano wine or national parks, but it's the elusive cheeses of the region that are receiving ...
Episode 257: Cheese Art
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Flavor can be fleeting but art is for the ages. Tune in for Diane Stempleâs interview with the cheese worldâs favorite artists â illustrator D...
Episode 256: Major in Dairy Science
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ever consider studying dairy science? Kaylee Wegner â a senior at South Dakota State University â joins host Greg Blais and guest co-host/cheesemo...
Episode 255: Tradition/Transhumance
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alp cheeses are a delicious byproduct of transhumance â the seasonal movement of people with their livestock between fixed summer and winter pastur...
Episode 254: Book Review: Wine & Cheese Pairing Swatchbook
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wine and cheese pairing can be a daunting task, but not when one is armed with the proper tools. Â On this episode, Max McCalman returns to Cutting th...
Episode 253: Succession Planning for Cheesemakers
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Like any small business owner, artisan cheesemakers who own and operate their farms and dairies must plan for their eventual retirement. Do they sell ...
Episode 252: Current Events in Cheese 2016
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese heists. Loans backed by cheese. Changing cheese regulations. On this episode of Cutting the Curd, regular guest Matthew Rubiner returns to talk...
Episode 251: Cheese Guilds
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of artisan cheese in the U.S. has created a need for knowledge sharing, marketing support and networking opportunities, particularly amongst ...
Episode 250: A Chat with Culture Magazine
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese lovers know Culture Magazine â an invaluable print and online publication that reports on and creates stories for the world of cheese. Tune ...
Episode 249: Cheese Archaeology
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What can archaeology tell us about cheese? Tune in to hear Kelila Jaffe â Food program coordinator and PhD candidate at NYUâs Food Studies program...
Episode 248: How to Start a Cheese Shop: Part 2
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dream of owning your very own cheese shop?  On Episode 120 of Cutting the Curd , Diane Stemple spoke to Beth Lewand â proprietor of Eastern ...
Episode 247: Adam Moskowitz: Unplugged
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cutting the Curd regular guest, Adam Moskowitz, returns! Tune in to hear Adam and host Greg Blais talk about FDA issues, social media gripes, and the ...
Episode 246: Winter Fancy Food 2015
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, _ Cutting the Curd _ producer Emily Acosta brought special coverage of the 2015 Winter Fancy Food Show to the Heritage Radio Network. Wit...
Episode 245: Drunken Cheese Stories 2015
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our holiday special returns: Drunken Cheese Stories! Take a shot or sip some wine, and tune in to hear host Greg Blais talk cheese with superstar frie...
Episode 244: Book Review: The Land of Milk and Uncle Honey
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to Diane Stempleâs review of Land of Milk and Uncle Honey: Memories from the Farm of My Youth. Author Alan Guebert and his daughter/editor...
Episode 243: How to Judge Cheese
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gold Medal, Blue Ribbon, Best in Show⊠What makes an award-winning cheese? Tune in to hear host Greg Blais discuss the process of judging cheese wit...
Episode 242: Thanks(cheese)giving
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Great cheese can take a Thanksgiving meal from good to unforgettable. Tune in to hear veteran cheesemongers Sara Adduci of Feast Virginia and Waldemar...
Episode 241: Book Review: Cheddar
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We love cheddar cheese. But how much do we really know about this classic food? Tune in to hear Diane Stemple and Gordon Edgar discuss Gordonâs new ...
Episode 240: Animal Feed: Why Does It Matter?
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Grass-fed milk. GMO grain. Silage. Dry Hay. These are terms about animal feed many cheese lovers have heard⊠but what do they really mean for chee...
Episode 239: Whatâs In A Cheese Name: Part 2
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Naming a cheese is like naming a child: it says something about the cheesemaker and something about the story of that cheese. On todayâs episode, Gr...
Episode 238: Book Review: Speed Brewing
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Izett knows fermentation. As a fellow Heritage Radio host ( Fuhmentaboutit! ), Mary explores fermentation â from beer to cider to cheese â fr...
Episode 237: Eat Wisconsin Cheese
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The month of October is American Cheese Month, dedicated to North America\u2019s delicious and diverse cheeses and the farmers, cheesemakers and monge...
Episode 236: Cheese Storage
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is inspired by Saran Wrap and the cheesemongers who love to hate it. Mastering the art of a perfectly wrapped piece of cheese can be a mi...
Episode 235: Water Buffalo
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If youâve ever eaten traditional Mozzarella di Bufala, you know how special the milk of the water buffalo can be⊠but why arenât there more chee...
Episode 234: Book Review: The Art of Natural Cheesemaking
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Most DIY cheesemaking books are hard to follow, complicated, and confusing, and call for the use of packaged freeze-dried cultures, chemical additives...
Episode 233: Daphne Zepos Teaching Award
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Daphne Zepos was a teacher, mentor and inspiration to many in the food industry. Her legacy is embodied by Daphne Zepos Teaching Award, which was esta...
Episode 232: Inga Witscher of Around the Farm Table
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Farming is in Inga Witscherâs blood. A fourth generation farmer, Inga talks to host Greg Blais about her passion for sustainable agriculture and her...
Episode 231: Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On July 19, 2015, cheese lovers descended upon the historic Shelburn Farms Coach Barn for the annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival. Tune in to hear ho...
Episode 230: American Cheese Society Conference
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple talks to Debra Dickerson, who has been passionately involved in the cheese world for over two ...
Episode 229: Cheese Travel Stories
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a special episode of Cutting the Curd as Greg Blais and Emily Acosta take listeners through a plethora of cheese travel stories told by at...
Episode 228: Jason Hinds Returns
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hinds joins host Greg Blais in Cutting the Curdâs continuing discussion on lost cheeses. Find out how two World Wars changed the course of tra...
Episode 227: Book Review: The Big Fat Surprise
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this Cutting the Curd Book Review, host Diane Stemple talks to Nina Teicholz, investigative journalist and author of The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butt...
Episode 226: Whatâs New in the Pacific Northwest
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais learns about some new and exciting cheese ventures in the Pacific Northwest. Dan Utano, cheesemak...
Episode 225: Cowgirl Creamery & California Drought
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As the record drought in California â the worst in hundreds of years â continues to make headlines, food producers across the state are forced to ...
Episode 224: Lost Cheese: Emmentaler
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, Joe Salonia of Gourmino Cheese launched a hashtag to promote a cheese we all know and love: #SavetheEmmentaler. While this quintesse...
Episode 223: Book Review: Yogurt: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the incredibly versatility of yogurt as an ingredient (with the added bonus of probiotic health benefits!). On this Cutting the Curd Book Rev...
Episode 222: Cheese & Wine with Kyle MacLachlan
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
To many, Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his roles in cult films such as Blue Velvet, or for his prominent roles in television shows like Twin Peaks...
Episode 221: Cheese Moms: Motherâs Day Special
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With Motherâs Day just around the corner, Cutting the Curd celebrates moms in cheese! On this episode, hosts Anne Saxelby and Diane Stemple talk wit...
Episode 220: Book Review
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Carbone, host of HRNâs Beer Sessions Radio, joins host Diane Stemple in the studio to discuss Jimmyâs book â âI Like Pig: Recipes and In...
Episode 219: Lisa Hall, Saxon Creamery
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On Cutting the Curd Episode #174, host Greg Blais spoke with Lisa Hall of Saxon Creamery about her struggle to attain a small loan to fund a new tract...
Episode 218: Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
13 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Raw-Milk Cheese Appreciation Day is an international celebration of raw-milk cheese and the individuals who bring it to life from the pasture to the p...
Episode 217: Holland in Wisconsin: Marieke Penterman
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Recent recipient of the 2015 Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmers Award, Marieke Penterman of Hollands Family Farm, joins host Greg Blais on todayâs ...
Episode 216: Book Review: The Carnivoreâs Manifesto
30 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs âBook Reviewâ edition of Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple reviews âThe Carnivoreâs Manifesto,â by Heritage Radio Network fo...
Episode 215: All in the Cheese Family: The Juhls
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Some say the apple doesnât fall far from the tree, and for the Juhl family this is particularly true⊠especially if those apples are paired with C...
Episode 214: Artisan Cheese Around the Globe: India
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this weekâs episode of Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais talks with Mansi Jasani â founder of the Cheese Collective in India. Mansi â an alum...
Episode 213: France in Montana: Poor Orphan Creamery
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs episode of Cutting the Curd, Greg Blais talks with Lark Gilmer-Smothermon, shepherd and cheesemaker at Poor Orphan Creamery in Laurin, Mo...
Episode 212: Dolce Valle Dairy in Trinidad, Nate McElroy, & Ellen Cronin
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode of Cutting the Curd host Greg Blais chats with Piero Guerrini of Dolce Valle Dairy on the island of Trinidad. Piero â an Italia...
Episode 211: Book Review: The Cabot Creamery Cookbook
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs âBook Reviewâ edition of Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple reviews âThe Cabot Creamery Cookbook,â which features recipes and s...
Episode 210: Cheese R&D: Jacobs & Brichford Farmstead Cheese
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the discussion from last week about developing new cheeses, this week on Cutting the Curd host Greg Blais chats with Matthew and Maize of J...
Episode 209: Cheese R&D: Sugarhouse Creamery & Crown Finish Caves
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The R&D process for creating a new cheese can be a long and expensive one for new artisan cheesemakers, but it is also a labor of love. On this we...
Episode 208: Book Review: One Hour Cheese
02 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs âBook Reviewâ edition of Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple reviews âOne Hour Cheeseâ by Claudia Lucero, owner of Urban Cheesec...
Episode 207: Life Changing Moments in Cheese
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us working in the cheese business, cheese is a lens through which we view the world and our place in it. With New Years resolutions still ...
Episode 206: 2014 in Review with Anne Saxelby
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cutting the Curd host Greg Blais kicks off the new year with all-star guest Anne Saxelby, first catching up about the crazy cheese holidays ...
Episode 205: Book Review: The Science of Cheese
22 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On todayâs âBook Reviewâ edition of Cutting the Curd, Diane Stemple review âThe Science of Cheeseâ by Michael Tunick. In an engaging tour of...
Episode 204: Drunken Cheese Stories
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais is talking drunken cheese stories with guests Charlotte Kamin and Nate McEllroy of Bedford Cheese Shop,...
Episode 203: From the Farm to the Cheese Shop: Crystal Food Import
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the discussion about the importance of cheese importers and distributers to the cheese chain, host Greg Blais chats with Stephanie Ciano an...
Episode 202: From the Farm to the Cheese Shop
01 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, co-hosts Greg Blais and Anne Saxelby talk with Adam Moskowitz of Larkin Cold Storage and Debra Dickerson of Tomales Bay...
Episode 201: Cheesy Kickstarter Campaigns
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple is talking Kickstarter campaigns with Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm and Jessica Sennett of Chees...
Episode 200: Cheese Hacks
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais is talking cheese hacks! Similar to the popular life hacks, which solve everyday problems using everyda...
Episode 199: Cheese and Art: Painting and Photography
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais is wrapping up the series on cheese and art discussion cheese in the visual medium, whether that be in ...
Episode 198: Cheese and Art: Film
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the ongoing series on cheese and art, this week host Greg Blais is talking film on Cutting the Curd! Welcoming co-host Matt Spiegler, a wri...
Episode 197: Book Review: Di Paloâs Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple welcomes Lou Di Palo of Italian Selects based in Little Italy, NYC and author of the new book, âDi...
Episode 196: Cheese and Art: Performance
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cutting the Curd is continuing its series on cheese and art. Host Greg Blais and co-host Emily Acosta delve into the interesting topic of br...
Episode 195: Cheese and Art: Music
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais and guest co-host Anne Saxelby begin a series talking about cheese and art â how cheese tends to inte...
Episode 194: Whatâs in a Cheese Name?
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Whatâs in a name? This week on Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais is talking cheese names with guests Rachel Perez and David Grotenstein. Rachel is t...
Episode 193: Book Review: The Cheesemongerâs Seasons
29 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on a brand new Cutting the Curd, host Diane Stemple is kicking off the showâs monthly book review, welcoming chef and cheesemonger Chester...
Episode 192: Current Events in Cheese
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on a brand new Cutting the Curd, host Greg Blais takes on current events in the cheese realm and welcomes Susan Sturman and Stephanie Ciano ...
Episode 191: Cheese Royalty: Peter Dixon & Benton Brown
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese royalty is in the house this week on Cutting the Curd! Join Greg Blais as he chats with Peter Dixon and Benton Brown on a candid and insightful...
Episode 190: Catching Up with Anne Saxelby
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, guest host Greg Blais and co-host Diane Stemple kick off the new radio season with a very special guest, none other tha...
Episode 189: Max McCalman
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a fun and insightful episode of Cutting the Curd as Greg Blais is joined by friend and cheese expert Max McCalman. Max is a highly visible...
Episode 188: Book Review: The Telling Room
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Cutting the Curd, Diane Stemple chats with Michael Paternity, author of The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge and the World...
Episode 187: The Daphne Zepos Teaching Awards
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Cutting the Curd, hear from last year and this yearâs recipients of the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award. The Daphne Zepos Teaching A...
Episode 186: The 2014 American Cheese Society Conference
05 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Re-live the 2014 American Cheese Society Conference, held this year in Sacramento, California, on a brand new episode of Cutting the Curd! Hosts Greg ...
Episode 185: The 2014 Cheesemonger Invitational
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Re-live the 2014 Cheesemonger Invitational on this weekâs episode of Cutting the Curd. Greg Blais, Sophie Slessinger and Andrew SiIskind were at the...
Episode 184: Vermont Cheesemakerâs Festival Recap
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Re-live the Vermont Cheesemakerâs Festival on a special episode of Cutting the Curd, as host Greg Blais is joined by Lisa Battilana, the Executive C...
Episode 183: Bedford Cheese Shop
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a punk kid figures out how to handle cheese? The Bedford Cheese Shop is born! Get some insight into running a cheese shop as Greg Bl...
Episode 182: Talking Shop with Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese Company
08 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Hatch is responsible for one of the most ubiquitous cheeses on counters and menus across the country â Pleasant Ridge Reserve. Heâs the guy b...
Episode 181: Nealâs Yard Dairy & The 2014 Cheesemonger Invitational
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hinds of Nealâs Yard Dairy has damn-near seen it all when it comes to cheese. This week he joins Greg Blais and Emily Acosta on Cutting the Cu...
Episode 180: Old School vs New School: Emily Acosta & Matt Rubiner
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of the Old School vs New School series, Greg Blais is joined by two talented cheesemongers â Emily Acosta of Eataly and Matt Rubiner of ...