Just Cheesy: The Podcast!

Cheesy and Fondue learn about medical uses for cheese. We hear about the uses of cheese by the ancient Sumerians, Greeks and Romans. We find out why Cleopatra needed 700 donkeys for skincare. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://hekint.org/2023/07/21/eating-cheese-as-medicine/

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73045

https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/ingredient/Paneer/429

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250303/Cheese-isnt-just-foode28094ite28099s-a-microbiome-booster-study-confirms.aspx

https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.00180-25

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/science-science-everywhere-you-asked/why-did-cleopatra-supposedly-bathe-sour-donkey-milk

https://www.emotion-master.eu/2023/12/22/the-science-behind-cleopatras-milk-baths/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lactic-acid-for-skin

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464623001287

https://intothegloss.com/2014/12/korean-cheese-cream

Cheesy and Fondue learn about non-dairy cheese. We talk about ancient fermented tofu. We find out about alternates to milk like rice, mealworms, seaweed and AI produced casein. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://phys.org/news/2026-03-rice-based-cheese-possibility.html

https://www.soyinfocenter.com/HSS/fermented%20_tofu1.php

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11322691/

https://www.rimping.com/blog/7505/vegan-cheese-history

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-ancient-technology-plant-based-cheese.html

https://modernfarmer.com/2023/08/the-future-of-cheese/

https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2023/06/27/how-climax-foods-ai-produced-casein-could-spell-a-new-frontier-for-plant-based-cheese/

https://vegnews.com/climax-foods-plant-based-casein

https://www.treelinecheese.com

https://rebelcheese.com/collections/shop-all-products?srsltid=AfmBOopyG-R_OZUsMxtK7s_4WDmmGqGVQ57xR5Q2gsWTGRQBnCnv0A_C&page=2

https://thevreamery.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooSzjZa-wBB6ytddJzacS9ISgLjFFzDFoYvRnqlVG-2mGDgCl7_

Cheesy and Fondue celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a deep dive into Irish cheese. We meet a one-horned cow, discover knitting needle cheesemaking, and find out how a Dutch couple changed Cork forever. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

1. Bord Bia — History of Irish Farmhouse Cheese
2. Sheridan's Cheesemongers — Irish Farmhouse Cheese History
3. History Ireland — Food Exports from Ireland 1846-47
4. Ireland's Great Hunger Museum — Learn
5. Wikipedia — Great Famine Ireland
6. Wikipedia — Economic History of Ireland
7. Irish Central — Facts About the Great Hunger
8. https://letters.cookingisfun.ie/2017/01/14/tribute-to-veronica-steele/
9. TasteAtlas — Best Rated Cheeses in Ireland
10. Cashel Blue — Irish Cheese
11. Bibliocook — Cashel Blue
12. Culture Cheese Mag — Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers

Cheesy and Fondue mix it up this week with a contest called Name that Cheese where only silly names can compete. We talk about stinky cheese, scary cheeses, cheeses that are named for a monks head and maybe even poo. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%AAte_de_Moine

https://culturecheesemag.com/cheese-library/Stinking-Bishop

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimolette

https://www.thespruceeats.com/spanish-cheese-drunken-goat-591584

https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/aop-chevres-cheeses-loire

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantysgawn

https://ticklemorecheese.co.uk/about-us/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Fog

https://www.murrayscheese.com/dp/moser-screamer

https://www.murrayscheese.com/dp/sequatchie-cove-shakerag-blue

https://www.greendirtfarm.com/product/dirt-lover/

https://www.catocornerfarm.com/shop-online/dairyere

https://lecheesegeek.fr/blog/cheeses-with-weird-names/

https://anycheese.com/articles/funny-cheese-names/

https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/top-15-hilarious-cheese-names/

Cheesy and Fondue learn about the color of cheese. We talk about saffron, marigold, carrot juice and annatto. We find out who has cheese colored paint and makeup. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/11/07/243733126/how-17th-century-fraud-gave-rise-to-bright-orange-cheese

https://rennetandrind.co.uk/blogs/perrys-blog/why-red-cheese-is-red-exploring-the-science-behind-its-coloration

https://www.janetfletcher.com/blog/2022/10/30/color-theory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annatto

https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/cheeses-dyed-yellow-orange

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocarotenal

https://www.vermontcreamery.com/products/whipped-roasted-beet-goat-cheese-dip

https://www.treehugger.com/why-cheese-was-first-dyed-yellow-4868581

https://www.formaticum.com/blogs/news/all-about-annatto-in-defense-of-orange-cheese?srsltid=AfmBOoreDV8XXs-dnYery2h8Q-o1sf4tJvUcrGjo3drrHUp13RgnDx_u

https://crayola.fandom.com/wiki/Name_The_New_Colors_Contest

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2017-20/sharp-cheddar

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/search?q=cheese

https://www.allure.com/story/burger-eye-shadow-palette-glamlite-cosmetics-shop?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://destinationyarn.com/products/cheese-curds?srsltid=AfmBOoqEjCaP1DJLP3iB4Lg_QKrcf4Cd-Qf_flD0G1GBFLjGbcgzzYob

Cheesy and Fondue celebrate the Year of the Horse. We talk Chinese New Year. We find out if you can milk a horse, make cheese from said milk and if horses can eat cheese. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caciocavallo

https://www.cheese.com/caciocavallo/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mare_milk

https://charlottecooktravel.substack.com/p/drinking-fermented-horse-milk-in

https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/a-cheesemakers-horseback-journey-through-mongolia/

https://www.thesleepycheese.com/home/2018/9/21/kz

https://www.cheese.com/blog/can-horses-eat-cheese/

Cheesy and Fondue learn about Mardi Gras dishes. We talk about some of the cuisine of Fat Tuesday. We discuss dips, cakes, boudin and more. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrove_Tuesday

https://lenoir.ces.ncsu.edu/2025/03/favorite-mardi-gras-recipes/

https://hnoc.org/publishing/first-draft/taste-creole-and-cajun-cuisine-10-stories

https://boudreauxsbackyard.com/blogs/recipes/muffaletta-dip?srsltid=AfmBOoqoGbxs80EJV4eOmZdaNwvqEU023n5qdt1VOLBj0zGRz34VDr84

https://bakedbree.com/king-cake

https://roadfood.com/restaurants/boudin-king/

https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCajunCooking/videos/mardi-gras-dip-recipe-great-as-a-dip-for-crackers-or-add-cream-cheese-to-make-it/1398101951598415/

https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/french-quarter-pecan-cheese-spread/

https://www.4theloveoffoodblog.com/mardi-gras-cajun-beer-cheese-dip/

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/g2166/mardi-gras-food-recipes/?

Cheesy and Fondue get ready for the Big Game. We talk about The Big Game snack stats. We find out how much cheese we're going to consume during the game. We hear about cheeses from New England and Seattle. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

Stats

https://www.instacart.com/company/data-trends/instacart-s-2026-snacktime-report-what-americans-are-craving-for-the-big-game

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a70125032/states-order-most-pizza-super-bowl-sunday

https://rotogrinders.com/articles/super-bowl-snack-index-4177827

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americans-to-devour-29-million-pounds-of-cheese-for-the-big-game--thats-enough-to-fill-a-14-pound-cheese-basket-for-every-philly-and-kc-resident-302368131.html

https://www.foodandwine.com/most-popular-super-bowl-snacks-in-america-instacart-report-11884740

https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/seattle-economy-benefiting-from-seahawks-super-bowl-run-at-least-in-the-short-term

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/29/3228786/0/en/Savory-Snack-Food-Sales-Jump-to-742-Million-During-Super-Bowl-Week-2025.html

https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-parmigiano-reggiano-announce-multi-year-partnership-09-04-2025

Patriots

https://www.tasteatlas.com/best-rated-cheeses-in-new-england

https://cheesemaking.com/

srsltid=AfmBOoqOxvFIuXEUJMA1BQJkDcu9_WlQRs4mWD5EBcqwRt0CiMIbE1hJ

https://www.macheeseguild.org/meet-our-cheesemakers

https://crowleycheese.com/about/

Sea Hawks

https://creamery.wsu.edu/cougar-cheese/

https://beechershandmadecheese.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle-style_hot_dog

https://www.facebook.com/glanbiacheesemarketplace/posts/-super-bowl-packs-big-game-flavor-big-wins-game-day-just-got-cheesier-with-every/1488025583330683/

This week, hosts Fondue and Cheesy are about to Fondue and Find out. We talk about the history of Fondue and the Swiss Cheese Union. We tackle the controversial question is Nacho, Queso, Velveeta...Fondue? And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://nationaltoday.com/national-fondue-month/

https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/fondue-the-convivial-swiss-dish-par-excellence

https://www.wisconsincheese.com/the-cheese-life/article/154/history-of-fondue

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Cheese_Union

https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2019/11/story-of-fondue-in-switzerland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raclette

https://acapulcos.net/from-mexico-to-baseball-the-history-of-nachos/#:~:text=Although%20now%20synonymous%20with%20nachos,were%20never%20the%20same%20again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nachos

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheez_Whiz

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_Cheese

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/there-is-no-shortage-history-when-it-comes-velveeta

https://www.foodrepublic.com/2017/10/03/history-chile-con-queso

https://howardscreek.com/the-history-of-beer-cheese

https://modernsouth.co/arkansas-cheese-dip-history

https://www.cuisineryfoodmarket.com/collections/new-products/products/mifroma-fondue-box?srsltid=AfmBOoqUCVulujGolSVJR_9la29eG_wiJPi6uvCnKulNfZrsg5YX8JHZ

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1XQJGOYPD559L?ref_=wl_share

Cheesy and Fondue learn about the science behind cheese flavor. We find out about weird stuff with cheese flavor. We talk candy canes, chocolate, drinks and even toothpaste. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke!

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Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp!

Show Notes

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/food-science/cheese-flavor?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queso_ice_cream

https://www.thechocolateprofessor.com/blog/chocolate-and-cheese-together-at-last-in-a-candy-bar

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/weird-flavor-combinations-more-frequent-on-store-shelveshttps://www.vosgeschocolate.com/products/parmesan-walnut-and-fig-chocolate-bar?srsltid=AfmBOopTh4KHIR651J7Pt8dQ2sPm9q1g_RO7ukvGOD0pwMZq29HpPXtd

https://pancakerecipes.com/mac-and-cheese-pancakes/

https://www.wisconsincheesemart.com/collections/chocolate?srsltid=AfmBOooQ_ts9fDYvTcKiWzjl7-zZc4zb3q63NtaFXRig_A_8w3ZrOYrn

https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/kaffeost

https://danosseasoning.com/product/cheesoning-seasoning-medium/?srsltid=AfmBOoph5lFoOnN1OphLMljfuzowuY1TZRadhuY8siBXhC9YqXXlIsjU

https://mcphee.com/products/mac-cheese-candy-canes

https://robertsferrygourmet.com/products/cheesy-cheddar-almonds?srsltid=AfmBOoqLUQiBbrL3W2BYlaFz7tIdtHYcGXv_bKS1bZuwzUZ29uQv8UTi

https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/3-cheese-cocktails

https://www.craftbeer.com/news/brewery-news/youve-had-beer-cheese-now-try-cheese-beer

https://www.chewy.com/s?query=cheese%20toothpaste&nav-submit-button=

https://us.empirical.co/pages/empirical-x-doritos?srsltid=AfmBOoos1juzj3GdDrXNpBk95XOlZHyi49rrWbxTxQq5m7wos0GOBxKe

This Week in Cheese

https://www.thethreedrinkers.com/magazine-content/tag/weird+cheese+flavours

https://12tomatoes.com/cheese-flavored-foods-yay-or-nay