1: Categorize that Cheese!
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Behind the Rind: The Story & Science of Cheese
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Cheese is confusing! We'll start our series with an introductory episode to get us all on the same page about common ways we categorize cheese from a scientific approach to a pragmatic approach; Cheesemaker Mateo Kehler and author & cheese expert Liz Thorpe give us their perspectives. Visit behindtherind.com for episode notes & to learn more about this month's topics!
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