Adventures in Taste – A Cheese Journeys Podcast

About Adventures in Taste – A Cheese Journeys Podcast

Adventures in Taste is the new podcast from Cheese Journeys, the luxury travel company connecting food lovers with the world’s finest makers of artisan cheese, wine, and regional cuisine. Each episode, host Anna Juhl (Founder of Cheese Journeys) and cheese expert Sam Wilkin dive into conversations with the inspiring artisans, makers, and food storytellers they’ve met on their global culinary travels. From farmhouse dairies to Europes best cheese shops, listeners discover the people, traditions, and cultures that make cheese, food, and wine so unforgettable. If you love artisan cheese, food, wine, travel, and cultural stories, this podcast will educate, and enrich your taste for the world’s most delicious adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Cheese Journeys

Category

education · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2025

Latest episode

30 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jilly Sitch - The Mary Poppins of cheese

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview Jilly Sitch, Head of Operations at Cheese Journeys, about her remarkable career path and the hospitality at the heart of her work.

2. 

   3 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tracey Colley - Founding Director of The Academy of Cheese

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview Tracey Colley, Founding Director of The Academy of Cheese, about its formation, global impact, and future collaborations.

3. 

   15 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Teresa Kaufman - Cheese Scout and Professional Photographer

   Host Anna Juhl interviews Cheese Scout and Professional Photographer Teresa Kaufman about her adventures documenting global food and drink artisans.

4. 

   17 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Emilio Mignucci - Third generation owner of Di Bruno Brothers in Philadelphia

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview Emilio Mignucci, third-generation owner of Di Bruno Brothers, about his journey expanding cheese varieties and the cheesemonger's role in storytelling.

5. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Emily Fouilleroux and Hanna Shaps - Wine and Cheese experts and Americans in France

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview wine and cheese experts Emily Fouilleroux and Hanna Shaps about their journeys to France and the secrets of French cuisine.

6. 

   20 Feb 2026

   Roland Sahli - CO Managing Director of Gourmino Swiss Cheese

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview Roland Sahli, Co-managing Director of Gourmino Swiss Cheese, exploring Swiss cheese history and unique Alpine cheesemaking experiences.

7. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Patrick McGuigan - Writing the story of cheese

   Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview UK's foremost Cheese Writer Patrick McGuigan about his career journey and becoming a Cheese Journeys educator.

8. 

   23 Jan 2026

   Jason Hinds - Bringing British Cheese to the World

   Join Anna Juhl (founder of Cheese Journeys) and Sam Wilkin (Cheese Expert) as they chat to Jason Hinds Co-Owner of London's iconic Neal's Yard Dairy. From school in Cairo, through the Rave years and ultimately to becoming a cheese professional of world renown we follow Jason every step of the way. Who knew that Laughing Cow and House Music would play such an influential role in the life of one of the Cheese World's major players. Website https://www.cheesejourneys.com/journeys Socials Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cheesejourneys/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cheesejourneys) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cheese-journeys) Press The New York Times (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d627b4568839100019ede02/t/65ff1ffaa0983b35f8171485/1711218688771/NYT+CJ+Article.pdf) Food and Wine Magazine (https://www.foodandwine.com/bra-cheese-festival-in-italy-8402590?utm=newsbreak) BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20250905-is-cheese-the-new-reason-to-travel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   9 Jan 2026

   Curd to Counter - Bringing Cheese Professionals together with Cheese Makers

   Join Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin as they chat to the Mongers and Makers from Cheese Journeys 2025 Class of Curd to Counter. Maggie Bradshaw spent time with Tom Calver of Westcombe Dairy and Sharon Ruwart spent time with Jonny Crickmore of Fen Farm Dairy. We hear more about their expectations of the programe and where the value lies for both sides of the relationship. Website https://www.cheesejourneys.com/journeys Socials Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cheesejourneys/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cheesejourneys) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cheese-journeys) Press The New York Times (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d627b4568839100019ede02/t/65ff1ffaa0983b35f8171485/1711218688771/NYT+CJ+Article.pdf) Food and Wine Magazine (https://www.foodandwine.com/bra-cheese-festival-in-italy-8402590?utm=newsbreak) BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20250905-is-cheese-the-new-reason-to-travel) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    19 Dec 2025

    Jamie Montgomery - Dairy Farmer and Master of Farmhouse Cheddar

    Host Sam and Anna interview dairy farmer and master cheesemaker Jamie Montgomery about his family's legacy and the art of crafting world-famous farmhouse cheddar.

11. 

    5 Dec 2025

    Betty Koster - Founder of Fromagerie L'Amuse and Dutch cheese icon

    Dutch cheese icon Betty Koster, founder of Fromagerie L'Amuse, shares her journey transforming Gouda into a celebrated farmhouse treasure.

12. 

    21 Nov 2025

    Tenaya Darlington - Cheese Educator and Author

    Cheese educator and author Tenaya Darlington shares her passion for cheese and how it builds community in this interview with the host.

13. 

    7 Nov 2025

    Sylvain Jamois - Head Chef of Cheese Journeys

    Anna Juhl and Sam Wilkin interview Chef Sylvain Jamois about his culinary journey and passion for artisan cheese.

14. 

    24 Oct 2025

    Anna Juhl - Founder of Cheese Journeys

    Host explores Anna Juhl, founder of Cheese Journeys, discusses her entrepreneurial path from Iowa to European cheesemaking, offering listeners insights into creating unique culinary travel experiences.

15. 

    6 Oct 2025

    Welcome to Adventures in Taste

    Host Sarah K. Broadbent embarks on a global cheese exploration, uncovering stories from makers to masters.

Inside a recent episode

Jilly Sitch - The Mary Poppins of cheese

Published 30 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I've had a lot of different types of careers like Julie mentioned she has too and many of us in the industry have been involved in various other work over the years and very rewarding work but when it comes to hospitality you think okay I can look at it just as a fill-in job, like you mentioned, when I'm at the university, and I'll move on to something, quote, more important, right? And then I started having this conversation about hospitality with Julie. Over the last year, we knew we had this gap in our itinerary where we could teach another class. And so Julie and I were brainstorming a bit, and why don't we say, oh, let's teach a class on the art of hospitality. […]

Who has been a guest on Adventures in Taste – A Cheese Journeys Podcast

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• Tracey Colley
• Jilly Sitch
• Teresa Kaufman
• Emilio Mignucci
• Emily Fouilleroux

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5.0 / 5

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