The Original Foodies: Monks episode artwork

EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Original Foodies: Monks

from Modern Monger - Lessons From Behind The Cheese Counter · host Alex Jones

This episode we look at monks and monasteries and why they were so important in creating the modern food scene. With all they did for beer, wine, and especially cheese, these ancient and highly educated foodies helped create tried and true methods for making some of the greatest food that humans have ever enjoyed. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Modern Monger!

This episode we look at monks and monasteries and why they were so important in creating the modern food scene. With all they did for beer, wine, and especially cheese, these ancient and highly educated foodies helped create tried and true methods for making some of the greatest food that humans have ever enjoyed. All that and more on this weeks episode of the Modern Monger!

NOW PLAYING

The Original Foodies: Monks

0:00 20:06

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Modern Monger - Lessons From Behind The Cheese Counter?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Modern Monger - Lessons From Behind The Cheese Counter episode published?

This episode was published on May 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

This episode we look at monks and monasteries and why they were so important in creating the modern food scene. With all they did for beer, wine, and especially cheese, these ancient and highly educated foodies helped create tried and true methods...

Can I download this Modern Monger - Lessons From Behind The Cheese Counter episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!