On today's episode of Cutting the Curd, our host team of Cara, Carlos, and Jess talk about last year's realizations and next year's possible trends. Also, is anyone going to FFS Vegas?? Happy NEW Year!! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by...

Carlos Yescas talks to Emma Young (aka @TheCheeseExplorer) about cheese judging, medals, and competitions around the UK and elsewhere in Europe. We hear her take on the value of cheese competitions and why you should pay attention to them too. Visit her website at: www.cheeseexplorer.com Photo Courtesy of Emma Young...

Joe Printz, owner of The Grape D'Vine Wine and Spirits, and D'Vine Bar in Sparkill, NY, likes the element of surprise in food and wine pairings. While one rule of thumb is "what grows together goes together," there's a lot of unexplored territory and that's where the fun begins. He...

In this episode, we discuss with Taz, a Comté dairy farmer, what life is like to work with a producer-farmer network. Then in the second half of the episode, we catch up with Jean-Louis to understand what makes Comté so special. Plus, we cover the best wine and spirit pairings...

In the past, cheese has generally been paired with wines and craft beers, but today we take a deep dive into the world of Mezcal. Here we'll explore the many options that can surprise us and even tempt us to new levels within the world of Agave spirits. Today we'll...

We talk to Robert Aguilera, Account Manager for Cultures and Enzymes working with CHR-Hansen, about the role of commercial cultures in cheesemaking. Photo Courtesy of Robert Aguilera. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member! Cutting the Curd is Powered...

Current and former hosts of Cutting the Curd come together to honor Anne Saxelby's life and legacy.

After 15 years in the cheese industry, Yoav Perry has opened Perrystead Dairy, a creamery in Philadelphia. With access to high-quality cows' milk from surrounding counties, a supportive food community, and roads that lead to expanding markets, Perry is creating American originals. With a respect for the past and an...

Carlos Yescas (guest hosts) talks to Arnaud Sperat­-Czar and Susan Sturman about the new book Raw Milk Cheese: Mission Reconquer and shares their vision for the future to save raw milk cheeses in France. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming...

From an ancient Japanese mold to traditional Midwestern baking, this playlist introduces you to some of the geekiest corners of the culinary world.