Cutting the Curd

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Adopt-an-Alp with Caroline Hostettler, the History and Meaning of this Alpine Cheese Program Aug 09, 2021

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Today our guest Caroline Hostettler, introduces to the CTC audience what it means to participate in the Adopt an Alp program. Plus, she explains the importance of the craftsmanship behind these cheeses. As part of her own importing company, Quality Cheese, Caroline has been a pioneer in the perception and trade of the Alpine cheese category. Here we get her take on the current values of the Alpine cheese field and how US specialty shops around the country can help support these Swiss cheesemakers.

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Debra Dickerson and the Cheese Industry today! Aug 03, 2021

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Our host Diane discusses with Debra Dickerson, Director of Education and Customer Outreach at Cowgirl Creamery about the current atmosphere in the cheese market and what may be next for the industry.

SAVORY Institute

DZTA Daphne Zepos Teaching Award

Cheese Culture Coalition

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Grassroots help for small cheesemakers. Jul 12, 2021

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A group of cheese professionals joined forces to help small producers in the US and Canada weather the pandemic, today we talk to two of the key players in this effort.

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Preview of the 2021 American Cheese Society Conference Jun 28, 2021

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The annual American Cheese Society Conference is virtual this year! The virtual event's theme is Moving Forward Together with Purpose, taking place from July 28-30, 2021.

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The Relationship between Bread and Cheese ft. Kingston Bread Jun 22, 2021

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On today's episode, Cara will discuss with Aaron Quint co-owner and head food guy at Kingston Bread and Bar, his bread making skills and how his love for cheese helps him create the ultimate pairings bread and cheese combos. Crunchy bread with gooey cheese... nom nom.

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Consider Bardwell - 'The Comeback Kid' Jun 08, 2021

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On today's episode Cara interviews Angela Miller, who is the co-owner of Consider Bardwell Farm based in West Pawlet, Vermont. The creamery has gone through a full relaunch since it's voluntary food safety recall. But restarting cheese production is nothing new to co-owner Angela Miller - city slicker turned curd nerd. We'll examine her side of the story and ask what's next for the CBF.

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A Conversation with Hannah Howard May 25, 2021

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E-Commerce sales for cheese are way up. In-store sampling programs are on pause. Conversations, written descriptions, and editorial copy are making the sale.

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What's new at Cowgirl Creamery? May 21, 2021

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Cara interviews Amanda Parker about her new role as Managing Director of Cowgirl Creamery. Tune in for a discussion about what challenges arise when taking on a legacy creamery and what's next under Amanda's direction in this leadership role.

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Meet The Cheese Culture Coalition May 12, 2021

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Today Carlos welcomes three incredible women working to bring diversity to the Cheese industry. The Cheese Culture Coalition's mission is to promote equity and inclusion within the cheese industry by empowering BIPOC communities through education. We welcome Whitney Roberts (President), Agela Abdullah (Marketing Director), and Kyra James (Professor of Curriculum Development) to discuss their experiences working in the cheese industry, the formation of the CCC, and their plans for the future.

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Diane interviews Alexandra Jones May 03, 2021

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Here Diane will discuss Alexandra's new book "Stuff every cheese lover should know." From the basics of what cheese is to terms every cheese lover should know, how to host a cheese tasting, how to make the ultimate grilled cheese, and much more!

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