Mary Connolly

Let There Be Cheese! with Marie Fromage

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Let's talk about cheese from the perspective of someone who lives in Montclair NJ – which is a very good place to start. We’ll talk about where to find the good stuff, what exactly IS the good stuff and what to do with it when you get it home. There’s a lot to talk about right here in town AND the great state of New Jersey! And because the heart of New York City beats inside many a Montclair resident, I’ll also explore the amazing cheese world just across the river. Plus, there will be road trips and trips abroad.

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Mary Connolly

Episodes

Let There Be Cheese - Wheelhouse Cheese & More 31.05.2026 19:58

Wheelhouse Cheese & More in Maplewood, NJ is a vibey and fun cheeseshop in a neighborhood that has become a foodie destination. And they have DJs! I recorded this late in 2025, when this podcast was still just a twinkle in my eye, but I was also writing an article about the Wheelhouse for Montclair Local News. So give it a listen to get some background and be sure to follow them on social medi...

How It Started 19.04.2026 6:57

Let There Be Cheese with Marie Mage (Episode 1) — Welcome & Meet Your Host, Mary Connolly In the first episode of Let There Be Cheese, host Mary Connolly (aka Marie Fromage) introduces a podcast about cheese from the perspective of someone who lives in Montclair, New Jersey - exploring where to find great cheese, what makes it great, and what to do with it at home, with excursions across New...

NJ Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and Beyond 19.04.2026 33:25

New Jersey Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and Beyond Host Marie Fromage interviews New Jersey cheesemaker Benita Kasbo to learn more about her tasty cheese called Jibneh, a traditional Syrian cheese that is similar in texture to feta and mozzarella and has the deliciously unique taste of Mahleb, a seasoning derived from cherry pits. Kasbo describes ways to e...