Let's talk about cheese from the perspective of someone who lives in Montclair NJ – which is a very good place to start. We’ll talk about where to find the good stuff, what exactly IS the good stuff and what to do with it when you get it home.
There’s a lot to talk about right here in town AND the great state of New Jersey! And because the heart of New York City beats inside many a Montclair resident, I’ll also explore the amazing cheese world just across the river. Plus, there will be road trips and trips abroad.
Before we go any further with our exploration of New Jersey's cheese scene, I want to make sure you have a basic understanding of the different types of cheese that are out there, what milks are used, and different categories. I enlisted the help of two area cheesemongers to help me describe a basic understanding of cheese. It's great to have this info handy when putting together a cheese plate and shopping for cheese. * Van Hook Cheese & Grocery * The B's Cheese Cheese 101 * ...
26 Jul 2026
Let There Be Cheese - Gorgeous Goat Creamery
On this episode I speak with with Maria Stewart. She owns Gorgeous Goat Creamery with her husband, Matt Kriegler. They are located in Stockton, NJ near the Delaware River, not far from charming Frenchtown. It's all about goats! Goat milk, goat cheese, goat soap, goat hikes, feeding baby goats and a whole lot more. Eat their cheese and pay them a visit! To find out what's happening at the farm, check out their website at www.gorgeousgoat.com Do you have a cheese question? Please s...
31 May 2026
Let There Be Cheese - Wheelhouse Cheese & More
Wheelhouse Cheese & More in Maplewood, NJ is a vibey and fun cheeseshop in a neighborhood that has become a foodie destination. And they have DJs! I recorded this late in 2025, when this podcast was still just a twinkle in my eye, but I was also writing an article about the Wheelhouse for Montclair Local News. So give it a listen to get some background and be sure to follow them on social media to stay on top of all of the tasty fun that happens over there! Instagram: @wheelhousecheeseand...
19 Apr 2026
How It Started
Let There Be Cheese with Marie Fromage (Episode 1) — Welcome & Meet Your Host, Mary Connolly In the first episode of Let There Be Cheese, host Mary Connolly (aka Marie Fromage) introduces a podcast about cheese from the perspective of someone who lives in Montclair, New Jersey - exploring where to find great cheese, what makes it great, and what to do with it at home, with excursions across New Jersey, into New York City, and on road trips and travel abroad. Connolly sha...
19 Apr 2026
NJ Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and Beyond
New Jersey Cheesemaker Benita Kasbo Brings Traditional Syrian Jibneh to Montclair and Beyond Host Marie Fromage interviews New Jersey cheesemaker Benita Kasbo to learn more about her tasty cheese called Jibneh, a traditional Syrian cheese that is similar in texture to feta and mozzarella and has the deliciously unique taste of Mahleb, a seasoning derived from cherry pits. Kasbo describes ways to eat Jibneh and where to buy it at local NJ retailers and in New York City. Kasbo also explai...
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