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Cutting the Curd A cheese centric podcast, that reviews and discusses of the moment topics related to the specialty food industry.

Scholarship applications are now open for the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky! Thanks to the support ...
04/02/2026

Scholarship applications are now open for the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky! Thanks to the support of the American Cheese Education Foundation, we will grant multiple general scholarships along with a variety of named scholarships to our community.  There will be a mixture of full and partial scholarships that cover registration, a travel stipend, and/or hotel cost along with several named scholarships made possible by our generous donors. Applications close on February 26th - link below to apply.

https://www.cheesesociety.org/conference/scholarships

With several years of international cheese judging between them, it’s no surprise that a book written by Patrick McGuiga...
25/11/2025

With several years of international cheese judging between them, it’s no surprise that a book written by Patrick McGuigan and Carlos Yescas would be far more than a simple global guide to cheese. Join us for a discussion of the World Cheese Awards through the years and some of the cheeses that landed on their list.

Join the newest Cutting the Curd co- host Alisha Norris Jones () as she begins to tease out what it means to be a freela...
18/11/2025

Join the newest Cutting the Curd co- host Alisha Norris Jones () as she begins to tease out what it means to be a freelance monger in a world of counters, trade shows, and social media. With guest Carrie Stenerson ( and beloved cheese clown), the two delve into identity, 90’s pop culture and the role of community within the cheese industry. Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 2025 continues with a journey south of the border! Host John Braga () kicks off his first episode by diving into ...
02/11/2025

Season 2025 continues with a journey south of the border! Host John Braga () kicks off his first episode by diving into Mexico’s thriving artisan cheese scene with two remarkable guests: Gabriela Flores () of Del Rebaño () and Paulina Gómez of Bajo Fuego (). Together, they explore the evolution of Mexican cheesemaking, from growing consumer curiosity and traditional flavors to collaboration and cheese festivals. Tune in for an inspiring look at Mexico’s vibrant and evolving cheese culture. Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

Now streaming! In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Kirtz—one of the most generous, grounded, and well-respected voic...
31/10/2025

Now streaming! In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Kirtz—one of the most generous, grounded, and well-respected voices in cheese. Before entering the cheese world, Aaron’s path took some unexpected turns: from DJing in the Czech Republic to working the mess hall during the largest art heist in U.S. museum history. He eventually found his way to cheese, where he’s been for over 20 years, and now co-owns his own brand-new cheese shop in Maplewood, NJ with Leigh Friend. Tune in for a conversation to hear his thoughts on cheese and life. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Erika Kubick, creator and curator of is back with her second book, Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates and Pairings....
22/10/2025

Erika Kubick, creator and curator of is back with her second book, Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates and Pairings. Summoning the powers of a culinary grimoire, Erika discusses the book with CTC host Jessica Kesselman and leads us through the Wheel of the Year with cheese as our guide. Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

Have you heard the first episode of the new season yet? 2025 kicks off with fresh voices! Join hosts Alisha Norris and J...
22/10/2025

Have you heard the first episode of the new season yet? 2025 kicks off with fresh voices! Join hosts Alisha Norris and John Braga as they step into the Cutting the Curd spotlight alongside longtime host Cara Warren. We’re also thrilled to welcome Jessica Kesselman as our new book reviewer, sharing her unique take on the latest in cheese culture, all in honor of Diane Stemple, whose legacy continues to inspire the show. Tune in for introductions, stories, and a glimpse of what’s to come this season!

uses the same recipe for their cheddar today as was used originally back in 1890. Jesse and Sarit Werner join Jessica K...
10/03/2025

uses the same recipe for their cheddar today as was used originally back in 1890. Jesse and Sarit Werner join Jessica Kesselman for a history filled episode about the company past and present. Listen on your favorite podcast service!



Joe sits down with Emilio Mignucci, third-generation specialty merchant from DiBruno Bros., to explore his journey—from ...
21/02/2025

Joe sits down with Emilio Mignucci, third-generation specialty merchant from DiBruno Bros., to explore his journey—from growing up in the iconic 9th Ave Italian Market to expanding to six locations, navigating the challenges of selling through a pandemic, and the 2024 acquisition by the Browns Family Store Group. They dive into how it all began, who imported the first cheese and what it was, the story behind the DiBruno expansion and branding, and the acquisition. Plus, hear about the experience of working with family through it all. Don’t miss this episode—tune in to find out!

Cara, Joe and Jessica AND NATHAN ALDRIDGE from ! CTC is kicking off 2025 with a look back and ahead, from trends to ta...
01/02/2025

Cara, Joe and Jessica AND NATHAN ALDRIDGE from ! CTC is kicking off 2025 with a look back and ahead, from trends to tariffs. Listen now or your favorite streaming service.


The Cutting the Curd team is deeply saddened by the loss of Boo Simms, a beloved member of our cheese community and co-f...
22/01/2025

The Cutting the Curd team is deeply saddened by the loss of Boo Simms, a beloved member of our cheese community and co-founder of Lady & Larder. Boo’s unwavering support for artisan cheesemakers, farmers, and responsible sourcing set a standard for mindfulness and care in our industry. Her passion, brilliant energy and generosity left an indelible mark. Our thoughts are with her twin sister, Sarah Simms, and the entire Simms family during this difficult time. We are so proud to have spent time with her here on CTC. Boo’s legacy will continue to inspire us all.

YES! We’ve missed sharing stories of the makers, mongers and friends that move the cheese world. New season starts in a ...
15/01/2025

YES! We’ve missed sharing stories of the makers, mongers and friends that move the cheese world. New season starts in a few weeks. Cara, Joe and Jessica will be joined by a SPECIAL GUEST to kick off 2025. More to come!

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