Cutting the Curd – Details, episodes & analysis

The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund celebrates Cutting the Curd originator, Anne Saxelby, and the passion she held for farmers and cheese-makers. The mission of ASLF is to provide month-long paid apprenticeships for young adults to live on sustainable farms - to work, learn, and be inspired to create change in their communities. Now wrapping up their third year, we talk with Kristina Graeber,  Director of Programs about the Fund. Mike Koch of FireFly Farms also joins us to discuss the role of Farm Partners, and Allison Sirota, an Apprentice with the Fund tells us about her experience. We also get a sneak peak at the upcoming fundraising Gala.

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Join hosts Cara, Jessica, and Joe as they take you through the American Cheese Society conference, held in the vibrant city of Buffalo. In this episode, they dive into the latest trends and insights from the world of cheese. From artisanal craftsmanship to industry advancements, our hosts share their favorite moments, interviews with cheese experts, and behind-the-scenes stories from the conference. Whether you're a cheese enthusiast or a professional in the industry, this episode is packed with rich content that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an in-depth recap of the ACS 2024 and discover what’s shaping the future of cheese!

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We check in with Agela Abdullah, Kyra James and Nicole Garrett of the Cheese Culture Coalition about the CCC's growth as a non profit, and as a national community since they were on CTC in 2021. One indicator of their success is the sizable grant and scholarship program available for BIPOC cheese professionals to further their cheese education and professional development. Deadline to apply for grants and the CMI scholarship is May 10th! Listen here for all of the details.

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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.

Image courtesy of Consider Bardwell Farm.

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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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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.

Photo Courtesy of Cowgirl Creamery and Amanda Parker.

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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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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!

Image courtesy of Alexandra Jones.

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We hear from Rachel Juhl, Mary Quicke, and Peter Dixon on news from the DZTE and learn what inspires them to be part of this organization.

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The proliferation of preorder cheese and charcuterie boards, boxes, cups, cones, plates since Covid's arrival. Some businesses existed before, others were born during the pandemic. We'll check in with a couple of these small business owners that I discovered- where else, on Instagram- to hear about how they got started, what the last 12 months have been like for them, what trends they see continuing post-pandemic.

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