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Granting Flavor: A Conversation with Alice Bergen Phillips, the Grant Manager of Back in the Vat and Cheeseshop Owner of Cheesemonster DC

40m · Cutting the Curd · 06 Feb 16:00

In this savory episode of Cutting the Curd, we delve into the world of cheese with none other than Alice Bergen Phillips, the distinguished Cheeselete expert, grant manager for the Back in the Vat initiative, and proud owner the cheeseshop, Cheesemonster DC. Join us for an engaging conversation as Alice shares her journey from cheese enthusiast to establishing one of DC's most beloved cheese havens.

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