The Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Podcast
by Paxton&Whitfield
The Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Podcast is brought to you by the team behind the UK’s oldest artisan cheesemonger. These cheese obsessives will talk about various themes in the world of fine cheese, from everything you ever wanted to know about fondues through to what’s the best drink to enjoy with your blue cheese, as well giving you behind the scenes comments on the fine cheese world and some top cheesy tips. So tune in and enjoy listing to some fascinating fromage facts….
Episodes
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Episode 28 - The History of Paxton & Whitfield
Join Phillipa Reid and Hero Hirsh as they uncover 250 years of Paxton & Whitfield's History
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Ep 27 - Roquefort
Join Dan Bliss as she looks into the story of one of the world's most famous blues - Roquefort. Plus we take a look at how cheesemakers across the Channel have been reacting to lockdown
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Ep 26 - Cheese Mythbusting
Join Hero Hirsh, Dan Bliss and Jazz Reeves as they bust some cheese myths! Is cheese really addictive? What exactly are the crunchy bits in cheese? Have a listen and find out more!
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Ep 25 - British Cheese History With Ned Palmer
Join Hero Hirsh as she meets cheese historian and author Ned Palmer to talk about Roman cheesemaking
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Ep 24 - Parmigiano Reggiano
Join Hero Hirsh as she has a detailed look at Parmigiano Reggiano
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Ep 23 - Meet the Maker: Stichelton
Join James Rutter, Operations Director, as he talks with Joe Schneider, maker of Stichelton.
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Ep 22 - Meet the Marker: Tunworth
Join Alex as he talks to Stacey Hedges of Hampshire Cheeses about how she prepares for the festive season.
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Ep 21 - The World Cheese Awards
Join Hero Hirsh for a roaming episode from the 2019 World Cheese Awards.
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Ep 20 - Beer and Cheese
Join Kate Moxey as she discusses beer and cheese pairing with Zoe Edwards.
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Ep 19 - Washed-Rind Cheeses
In this month’s episode we look at perhaps the most pungent of styles of cheese, washed rind.
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Ep 18 - Brie
In this month's episode we explore all things Brie with the newly crowned Young Cheesemonger of the Year Alan Watson.
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Ep 17 - Spanish Cheese Part One
In this month's episode we look at Spain's most famous cheese, Manchego and pair it with the most famous of Spanish wines, Sherry.
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Ep 16 - Sheep’s Milk Cheese
From the West Midlands to Sardinia, join Dan as she looks into why sheep’s milk is so sought after.
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Ep 15 - British Territorial Cheese Part Two
Join Hero Hirsh as she talks with cheesemakers Charles Martell and Jonathan Crump about the historic Single and Double Gloucesters.
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Ep 14 - Irish Cheese
Join Daisy Allen as she discusses the history and future of Irish cheese with Kevin Sheridan and Clara from Cashel Farmhouse Cheeses
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Ep 13 - Wine Pairing
Dan Bliss is joined by Barbara and Will from Berry Bros and Rudd as they discuss how to pair cheese with wine.
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Ep 12 - Le Gruyere
Dan Bliss and Annie Meakin are joined by Helen from Le Gruyere to discuss just what makes this beautiful Alpine cheese so loved.
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Ep 11 - Stilton
Join Hero Hirsh as she explores Britain's best loved Christmas cheese - Stilton. Including an interview with Robin Skailes from Cropwell Bishop.
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Ep 10 - Port
Join Dan Bliss as she discusses port and cheese pairings with Amanda from Taylor's Port.
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Ep 9 - Mountain Melters
Join Dan Bliss as she discusses three cheeses from the Alps - Reblochon, Raclette and Mont d'Or.
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Ep 8 - British Territorial Cheeses
Join Hero Hirsh as she discusses three British territorial cheeses - Caerphilly, Red Leicester and Lancashire.
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Ep 7 - Academy of Cheese
Join Hero Hirsh as she talks with the directors of the newly established Academy of Cheese.
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Ep 6 - Cheddar
Join Dan Bliss as she heads to England's West Country and catches up with several prolific cheesemakers to discuss all things cheddar.
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Ep 5 - The British Cheese Awards 2018
Join Ruth Holbrook, Head of Trade, for our first roving podcast at the Royal Bath and West Show, for the British Cheese Awards 2018.
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Ep 4 - Cheese and The Netherlands
Join Annie Meakin, trade account manager at Paxton & Whitfield, and learn about Dutch cheese. This episode also features an interview with Otto Mead from Lynher Dairies in Cornwall, this award-winning dairy makes Cornish Yarg, Wild Garlic Yarg and Cornish Kern.
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Ep 3 - Raw Milk
Join Dan Bliss, retail manager of Paxton & Whitfield’s flagship shop on Jermyn Street in Piccadilly, discussing unpasteurised/raw milk cheese in the run up to Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day on 21 April.
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Ep2 - Seasonality
Join Hero Hirsh as she discusses how the seasons affect your cheeseboard and what cheese we should be enjoying right now.
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Ep1 - Fondue
Join Hero Hirsh, Head of Retail for Paxton & Whitfield and an award-winning cheesemonger, in the cellar of the company’s flagship Piccadilly shop to hear about the history of Paxtons and also the history of the cheese fondue.
About this show
The Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Podcast is brought to you by the team behind the UK’s oldest artisan cheesemonger. These cheese obsessives will talk about various themes in the world of fine cheese, from everything you ever wanted to know about fondues through to what’s the best drink to enjoy with your blue cheese, as well giving you behind the scenes comments on the fine cheese world and some top cheesy tips. So tune in and enjoy listing to some fascinating fromage facts….
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Paxton&Whitfield