Cutting the Curd

Episode 176: Old School vs. New School: Franklin Peluso & Jos Vulto

Episode Summary

What happens when you pit old school next to new school in the cheese world? Find out this week on a brand new episode of Cutting the Curd, as Greg Blais is joined by Jos Vulto of Vulto Creamery and Franklin Peluso, a third generation cheesemaker from California. Tune in to hear their stories and learn what its like in the life of a cheesemaker. From raw milk production to inspections - get some real life insight into what its like making cheese for a living. This program was sponsored by The International Culinary Center. Youre always faced with a number of challenges - transportation, getting it out to the right people at the right time and the promotion of the cheese. As far as production goes - I dont think ive had a lot of problems in the past but that doesnt mean there wont be problems in the future. [13:00] --Franklin Peluso on Cutting the Curd I find the transformation from fluid milk to hard pressed sweet nutty cheese just amazing. [28:00] --Jos Vulto on Cutting the Curd

Episode Notes

What happens when you pit old school next to new school in the cheese world? Find out this week on a brand new episode of Cutting the Curd, as Greg Blais is joined by Jos Vulto of Vulto Creamery and Franklin Peluso, a third generation cheesemaker from California. Tune in to hear their stories and learn what it’s like in the life of a cheesemaker. From raw milk production to inspections – get some real life insight into what it’s like making cheese for a living. This program was sponsored by The International Culinary Center.


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“You’re always faced with a number of challenges – transportation, getting it out to the right people at the right time and the promotion of the cheese. As far as production goes – I don’t think i’ve had a lot of problems in the past but that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems in the future.” [13:00]

–Franklin Peluso on Cutting the Curd

“I find the transformation from fluid milk to hard pressed sweet nutty cheese just amazing.” [28:00]

–Jos Vulto on Cutting the Curd