Cutting the Curd

Host Cara Warren chats with Jane E. Ciccone about her company Onesto Foods , from their eco-friendly commitment to the unique market of crackers. Plus best pairings for different cheeses. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member ! Cutting the Curd is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Host Cara Warren interviews Matt Benham about what his expectations are for his upcoming research and what it means to him to be honored with this prestigious award.    In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stor...

We continue our pandemic-focused series of interviews with industry professionals about selling cheese in the time of COVID. Here we're joined by Laura Logos Downey of Fairfield Cheese Shop to hear about retail landscape now that we're through the first wave of infections in the Northeast. And we look forward to what the Fall may bring, and what actions Laura is taking to prepare. In March, HRN be...

My two guests are Stephanie Skinner and Molly Browne, both of whom were instrumental in starting Victory Cheese , which has attempted to help American cheesemakers during the pandemic. We discuss the origins of the movement and how Victory Cheese Boxes have helped cheesemakers through out the country sell their cheese.  In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all ar...

Host Cara Warren interviews Caitlin O'Neill of Cowgirl Creamery to hear her POV and what's ahead for the cheese retail world. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s...

Continuing our deep dive into COVID-19 and its impact on the cheese and specialty food industries, we pick up the conversation with Tyler Hawes. Tyler brings two decades of industry experience and scholarship to bear, as we ask him to help us make predictions about what the retail, distribution, and production landscape will look like over the next few months and years. In March, HRN began produci...

Ari Weinzweig is one of the two co-founders of Zingerman's . He has also written business books about his unusual business beliefs, including transparency and good pay. He and Diane discuss both the Covid-19 crisis and also the effects of Black Live Matter on his business and views. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work ste...

Jesse Pugach is the founder of Fifth Taste , a San Francisco-based distributor of artisanal sake.  In this episode, host Cara Warren, unwraps the details of pairing Sake and Cheese, and learns the basics of Sake.  HRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift. Cutti...

Brie Hurd of The Cheese Shop of Salem is back! On today's show, Brie chats with Elena about how she's pivoting operations to succeed in the new COVID-19 context. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Cheesemaker and entrepreneur Mateo Kehler joins host Aaron Foster to discuss the stark financial realities facing cheesemakers in the time of COVID-19. What does the future look like for American artisanal cheese? And does the current roster of bailouts and stimulus packages do enough? Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Michelle Vieira is an Illustrator bringing light and happiness to the online cheese world. From rocking cheese illustrations to Cheese Pin-up girls, here's whats next in the cheese art department!  Images Courtesy of Michelle Vieira  Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Cara speaks with Janee', the Mobile Monger about her new interview program. Each day she interviews a different American artisan cheesemaker about their current problems and resolve. Photos Courtesy of Janee' Muha - The Mobile Monger  Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Amanda Freund tells us all about her experience as a 3rd generational farmer and how cooperatives are helping support New England and Vermont communities thru sustainable agriculture like smart barns and cow pots! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Elena chats with fellow Cutting the Curd host and independent cheese shop owner, Aaron Foster , about what life is like right now on the front lines of cheese retail in New York City. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Both Tom Perry and Sam Frank join Diane to give an update on Daphne Zepos's award which provides money for European Travel to research a cheese issue. As previous winners, and current Board members, Tom and Sam give us much info! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Jessica and Cara talk about what has evolved at Sweet Grass Dairy for Jessica Little since her previous interview with Anne Saxelby (one decade ago) in 2010 and what's next down the line! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sarah Munly discusses what it's like to win CMI San Fran 2020. Plus we dive deep into inspirations for her Feminist Goddess cheese plates. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When we last spoke to Ivy Ronquillo, she was mere weeks away from opening her own cheese shop in Pleasantville, New York: Second Mouse Cheese . Now, almost a year later, we check back in with her to see how she's holding up, what advice she would have given herself a year ago, and what the future looks like. Image courtesy of Second Mouse Cheese / Ivy Ronquillo. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simp...

In line with our show's tradition, as new host Cara Warren joins the Cutting the Curd team, she takes an episode to interview our most recent host, Elena Santogade . Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .       See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Diane discusses all aspects of Kate Johnson's steady transition from Boulder suburb to living on a farm with her family, watching her daughters enjoy the farm environment, and eventually get goats (and horses!) and then make cheese. She also begins to teach others how to make cheese! A long interesting story! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

On today's episode, Elena chats with Grilled Cheese Chef Crystal De Luna-Bogan, chef and co-owner of the original food truck and now brick and mortar Nashville based restaurant. How to scale sustainably while also serving delicious grilled cheese? Crystal is figuring it out! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

A profile of Jumi , discussing the challenges of being a smaller European producer that does their own importing, and does not rely on major distributors to do logistics and sales. Photo Courtesy of Sam Frank Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Serious discussion of the various ways the FDA has threatened attack on Artisan cheese, and then backed down when there was no scientific proof of their position. Dr. Donnelly is expert in food borne pathogens and has so much to offer in this fight for artisan cheese. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

On today's episode, Elena chats with Adam Moskowitz of Larkin, the Barnyard and the Cheesemonger Invitational (of course!) about creating community in the cheese biz and what's it like to rock sobriety. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast .     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hosts Elena Santogade, Diane Stemple and Aaron Foster are all in studio together to reflect on 2019 and make cheese-related bets for 2020. Hijinks ensue... The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food –...