NJ Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and Beyond

New Jersey Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and BeyondHost Marie Fromage interviews New Jersey cheesemaker Benita Kasbo to learn more about her tasty cheese called Jibneh, a traditional Syrian cheese that is similar in texture to feta and mozzarella and has the deliciously unique taste of Mahleb, a seasoning derived from cherry pits.Kasbo describes ways to eat Jibneh and where to buy it at local NJ retailers and in New York City. Kasbo also explains her process and she shares how home cheesemaking led to her business through industry networking, pandemic-time scaling, and support from area shops and restaurants.Follow her in Instagram @kasbosmarket  Website: www.kasbosmarket.comDo you have a cheese question? Please send an email to [email protected] and I will respond and also include it in the next episode.Follow me on Instagram @MarieFromage “Let There Be Cheese with Marie Fromage” is written, hosted, produced and edited by me, Mary Connolly. Super Special thanks to Kathryn Counsel and Margo Bruton for their podcasting guidance. The intro announcer is my dad, Dave Connolly.The theme song “Right Along the Way” was written by me and Jack Licitra for the album “Blue Desire”, and it is performed by me on vocals, Jack Licitra on keyboards, Mark McCarron on guitar, Paul Page on bass, Mike Feldman on drums and The Peux Boys on horns. It was co-produced by me and Karl Hereim and engineered by Jim Malone at Little Big Horn Studios in NYC (now called "Little Big North" in Catskill, NY).