The Cheese Nerds are joined by North Coast Co-op Arcata store manager Emi, to discuss their past cheese escapades. 

The Cheese Nerds are joined by North Coast Co-op Arcata store manager Emi, to  discuss his past cheese escapades. 

 The Cheese Nerds are joined by the Co-op's wine buyer Kirsten to discuss their favorite cheese and wine pairings.  

The Cheese Nerds engage in a friendly competition as they present Fall-themed cheeseboards and stretch the meaning of "$20 budget".

In honor of National Co-op Month, the cheese nerds discuss cheese and dairy cooperatives.

 This week, the Cheese Nerds and their producer go over some more frequently asked cheese questions!  

 Thomas brings in the world's oldest commercially available cheese for a tasting.  


Link to original website with unboxing video: https://www.wisconsincheesemart.com/products/cheddar-vintage-1997-quarter-pound-23-years-old

In the second part of their dive into the world of American cheeses, the cheese nerds discuss the history of "government" cheese. 

Links mentioned in the show:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_cheese
https://www.vice.com/en/article/wn7mgq/wtf-happened-to-government-cheese
https://www.history.com/news/government-cheese-dairy-farmers-reagan
https://www.cheesewiki.com/government-cheese

The cheese nerds talk about their complex relationship to "American Cheese". 

This week, Thomas shares his favorite recipe for a deliciously cheesy mac and cheese!

Find the full recipe on our website at www.northcoast.coop/cheese.