Podcast appearances and mentions of max mccalman

Wine and cheese pairing can be a daunting task, but not when one is armed with the proper tools.  On this episode, Max McCalman returns to Cutting the Curd to talk about his Wine and Cheese Pairing Swatchbook and app, available on iTunes. “The first indication of a successful pairing is, if you’re hungry and thirsty it’ll probably work.” [31:45] – Max McCalman  

Max McCalman turned his passion for cheese into a successful profession becoming a Maitre Fromager and sought after educator, consultant and writer on cheese. Author of 4 acclaimed books, Max developed the much lauded cheese presentation at New York's Picholine restaurant, at Artisinal Bistro (where he has recently returned) and Artisinal Cheese Center.He serves as guest educator for Cheese Journeys and is Director of Cheese Studies at the Institute of Culinary Education. www.max-mccalman.comThis show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Our holiday special returns: Drunken Cheese Stories! Take a shot or sip some wine, and tune in to hear host Greg Blais talk cheese with superstar friends of the show Max McCalman, Anne Saxelby and Matthew Rubiner. “We should not have to go to France to get our choice of cheese. They should be available to us… The bigger concern is that this could drive a lot of cheesemakers out of business in the United States.” [21:00] –Max McCalman on Cutting the Curd  

Tune in for a fun and insightful episode of Cutting the Curd as Greg Blais is joined by friend and cheese expert Max McCalman. Max is a highly visible advocate for artisanal cheese production, and is renowned as one of the cheese world’s living legends for his expertise, insight and passion. Max is a dedicated scholar of cheese, where he acts as consultant to the trade, judges at cheese competitions and is a frequent guest lecturer. He was America’s first restaurant-based Maître Fromager. Max’s work takes him across North America and Europe, speaking at conferences and festivals, and most passionately, to explore the dairies and farms that contribute to artisanal cheese making. Max has been conferred the title of Maître Fromager as designated by France’s Guilde des Fromagers. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. “There a lot of people who still look at cheese like it’s an indulgence. I eat cheese like there’s no tomorrow.” [04:00] “I recommend, if you’re buying cheese, that you buy less and buy often. You don’t stock up – it’s not that kind of experience. Buy it like you buy fish. [29:00] –Max McCalman on Cutting the Curd

Diane Stemple’s guest on today’s Cutting the Curd is Max McCalman, the Dean of Curriculum at Artisanal. Listen in to hear Max recount some of his first childhood cheese memories, and his goal to dispel nutrition misconceptions about cheese. Hear about Max’s initial cheese education at Picholine, and how it influenced the idea to begin Artisanal. Diane and Max speak to their cheese tastes, and the differences between raw milk production and pasteurization. Learn more about the American Cheese Society Certification Exam! This program has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “I think Picholine is partially responsible for this ‘cheese wave’ in the United States- that cheese can be a stand-alone food.” [4:20] “People used to look at cheese like it was poisonous, indulgent- and that it was fattening!” [10:00] “During my short career, I’ve seen some cheeses become extinct. They’re not ever coming back.” [18:40] — Max McCalman on Cutting the Curd

Ever want to learn about cheese? Here’s your chance! Tune into an educational episode of Cutting the Curd with Anne Saxelby and Sophie Slesinger as they chat with Max McCalman, Sasha Anderson & Daphne Zepos. Learn more about the various ways you can educate yourself and learn how to become a better taster such as cheese classes, seminars and plain old tastings. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “The best way to learn about cheese is to put it in your mouth!” –Max McCalman on Cutting the Curd “Most of the talented young cheesemongers I know are also in a band, or involved in the art world somehow. Then there comes a time when they are no longer a drummer in a band, and have to think of more realistic alternatives to feed themselves. The Certified Cheese Professionalâ„¢ Exam personifies that moment.” –Daphne Zepos on Cutting the Curd

Chef Mark talks Spanish cheese with expert Max McCalman the Fancy Food Show.

This week on Cutting the Curd Anne speaks to Max McCalman, the author of “Mastering Cheese: Lessons for Connoisseurship from a Maître Fromager”. Max drops his cheese expertise on the listening audience, and describes how he does the same thing for cheese