In this episode, Joe sits down with Mariana Marques de Almeida of Ms. J and Co., a pioneering Assaf sheep dairy farm, and Anna Landmark of Landmark Creamery - two Wisconsin based producers shaping the future of artisan cheese. We explore sheep milk, regional identity and how collaboration is helping small dairies thrive.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.
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Woodlawn Creamery: Seven Generations of Dairy and Diversification
Seth took over active management of the family's seven-generation farm in West Pawlet, Vermont in 2015. He has since diversified the business to include supplying milk to several of Vermont's artisan cheesemakers, which now includes a familiar face making artisanal favorites under the banner of Woodlawn Creamery.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.
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Baking Up a New Cheese Tradition
In this episode of Cutting the Curd, host Cara welcomes Josh Ptaszynski, cofounder of The Big Moo, a brand that's shaking up the cheese world with their oven-baked, ready-to-serve cheeses. Josh shares the story behind The Big Moo’s creation, how they’re blending old-world cheesemaking with modern convenience, and what makes their products stand out in today’s marketplace. From product development to market challenges, Cara and Josh dive into the delicious details behind this innovative cheesy venture. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts entrepreneurial inspiration and cheesy indulgence!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.
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From Day Dream to Cheese Shop & Bar Reality
In just four years, Stevie Lee Webb and his wife Michelle have successfully grown their business from a pop-up cheese stand to a small shop, and now, they're about to open a full-service cheese shop with the area's first cheese bar. Hoping to inspire others, Joe sits down with Stevie in this episode to hear the story of how it all came to be! Tune in to this one to hear more!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.
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Bringing Mexican Cheese to America: Rodolfo Navarro Aceves of Quesos Navarro
In this episode of Cutting the Curd, Cara sits down with Rodolfo Navarro Aceves, Director of Quesos Navarro, to explore the rich history behind this family-run creamery. Rodolfo shares how his family started the business, the authentic Mexican cheeses they produce, and the challenges and successes of introducing their cheeses to the American market. Tune in to hear about the tradition, craftsmanship, and passion that make Quesos Navarro a standout in both Mexico and the US.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.
Featuring interviews with notable cheesemakers, cheesemongers, and cheese-lovers, Cutting the Curd is an informative, occasionally irreverent, but always cheesy look at the curdy, the nerdy, and the downright funky world of artisan cheese.
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