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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 19, 2020•56 min•Ep. 420
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-info ....
May 12, 2020•53 min•Ep. 419
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-info ....
May 05, 2020•44 min•Ep. 418
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 ....
Apr 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 417
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 ....
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 416
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-info ....
Mar 19, 2020•41 min•Ep. 415
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 ....
Mar 09, 2020•37 min•Ep. 414
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 .
Mar 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 413
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 Simplecast . Ivy Ronquillo, Second Mouse Cheese, Pleasantville, New York, NY, cheesemonger, See Privacy ...
Feb 24, 2020•49 min•Ep. 412
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 ....
Feb 18, 2020•31 min•Ep. 411
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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 410
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 409
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 ....
Jan 27, 2020•38 min•Ep. 408
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 20, 2020•41 min•Ep. 407
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 ....
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 406
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 – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate ...
Dec 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 405
On today's episode, host Elena Santogade talks with Margot Brooks of Sugar House Creamery . Farmstead cheesemaking from choosing the right land and location to the production of three delicious cheeses––at Sugar House Creamery their cheesemaking elements are rooted deep in the earth. 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, susta...
Dec 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 404
For this month's book review, Diane Stemple interviews Mark Kurlansky about his book Milk! A 10,000 Year Food Fracas. With a title like that, Diane has many cheese-related questions! 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 ....
Dec 03, 2019•40 min•Ep. 403
Host Elena Santogade talks with Jodie Wische about what she's seen these past 20+ years in cheese, and how ecommerce transformed––and continues to transform––the industry. 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 ....
Nov 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 402
Amanda Heilman and Jennifer Rodammer join host Elena Santogade on air to talk about the new cheesemaking program at the University of Delaware. This university dairy went from zero to cheesemaking, and with an all-female cheesemaking crew! 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 ....
Nov 18, 2019•32 min•Ep. 401
For our 400th episode (!!) Elena and Diane are in-studio with Anne Saxelby , founder and O.G. host of Cutting the Curd. Reflections, predictions and hijinks ensue! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our m...
Nov 04, 2019•49 min•Ep. 400
Tariffs on cheese and specialty products from the EU went into effect on Friday, October 18th. Elena chats with Daniel Schnyder, Director of Imports & Licensing at Emmi Roth and Vice President of the Cheese Importers Association of America, about the final details and how cheese got caught up in the whole aeronautics dispute in the first place. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare...
Oct 28, 2019•46 min•Ep. 399
On today's book review, Diane interviews cheese industry champion Lassa Skinner . With a new book on cheese boards and Counter Culture production in full-swing, Lassa's cheese plate is full! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall...
Oct 22, 2019•50 min•Ep. 398
Modern, concscious consumers love to talk about sustainability and supporting small, local dairy farmers, but what does that actually look like for the farmer? It turns out it's not just about buying your favorite artisan cheese at the farmer's market. In this episode, we talk to Dan Brooks of Wayward Goose Farm about one sustainable option for what happens when a dairy cow retires. Cutting The Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
Oct 14, 2019•41 min•Ep. 397
We're on a B Corp kick! Today, Elena profiles another B Corp company in the cheese industry: Rogue Creamery . Marguerite Merritte, Cheese Emissary (aka Marketing Manager) chats about how Rogue became a B Corp and what that status means internally for the team. 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 ....
Oct 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 396
In 2014 Vermont Creamery became a B Corp business. What does that mean, exactly? On today's episode Elena chats with Adeline Druart, President of Vermont Creamery , about how––and why––the company became a B Corp and what that means in the day-to-day. 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 ....
Oct 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 395
Elena chats in-studio with Missy Hughes about how the Organic Valley Cooperative works, and Missy's work as Chief Mission Officer and General Counsel. Missy works with legislatures and government agencies as she advocates for nationwide access to organic products, animal welfare, farmworker rights and good stewardship of the earth. Hear how her efforts impact dairy farming and what she sees as top priorities in sustainable agriculture moving forward. Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . S...
Sep 23, 2019•39 min•Ep. 394
On today's episode Elena chats with Hadley and David Kreitz, co-founders of San Francisco's first urban creamery. The urban-meets-rural reality of a business like Daily Driver presents a unique set of challenges, and also offers a unique payoff for urban customers who love fresh dairy. But, how to pull off what's normally farm-based production in the midst of...San Francisco?! Cutting the Curd is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
Sep 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 393
Diane Stemple is on location in London this week, for Neals Yard Dairy 's 40th birthday party! Tune in for interviews with Jason Hinds, David Lockwood, Sara Stewart and Bronwen Percival. 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 ....
Sep 09, 2019•55 min•Ep. 392
This time sensitive show is devoted to making sense of the potential tariffs on cheeses imported into the U.S. from the European Union. It's clear how the tariffs could impact importers (read: not good for business), but what other sectors of the industry will feel the effects? And, will those effects be all bad, or are there some who stand to gain? Elena will be speaking with Stephanie Ciano of World's Best Cheese to make sense of what's happening, what might happen and what––if anything––can b...
Aug 12, 2019•39 min•Ep. 391
