Whether you're a foodie, a podcast enthusiast, or someone curious about the behind-the-scenes process of creating a podcast, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how John and Andrea turn their passion for ingredients into compelling content, one episode at a time.

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In this special, supersized epsiode, Jessica speaks with John Braga about the World Cheese Awards held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and his role as a Supreme Judge at the competition. Then its John's turn to host, as he introduces us to three cheesemakers: Heloisa Collins of Capril do Bosque, and brothers Juliano and Bruno Mendes of Vermont Queijos, all of whom are producing award-winning cheeses in Brazil and contributing to international awareness of the country's vibrant cheesemaking community.

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Tune into this episode as Joe hears from 30-year veteran cheese and vegan cheese monger and "Cheddar" book author Gordon Edgar. He talks about the recent Good Food Awards Vegan Cheese Kerfuffle in which he was named an "informant" by the Washington Post. And, Joe learns the proper way to pronounce vegan! Don’t miss this one!

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