Emilia D'Albero is America's first champion at the Olympics of cheese

Emilia D'Albero just became the first American to take gold at France's prestigious and rigorous Mondial du Fromage—beating out competitors in blind tastings, cheese carvings, and presentations. Alongside her all-female Team USA co-captain, who also placed on the podium, D'Albero redefined what cheese can be: a culinary medium, a storytelling tool, and an emotional language. Join us -- this episode is a gouda time.  Philadelphia cheesemonger becomes first American to win first place in world cheese competition (Marcella Baietto, CBS Philadelphia, Sep 28, 2025) Meet the first American to win 'Best Cheesemonger in the world' (Maria Luisa Paul, The Washington Post, Oct 2, 2025) Training for the Olympics of Cheese (Jaya Saxena, Eater, Sep 6, 2023) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.