Solena Cheese: Mark Maurer's Transition to a Cheesemaker's Life

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Savor the flavors of innovation and tradition as we whisk you away on a culinary journey where the future of food trends meets the age-old craft of cheese-making. Last week's gastronomic adventures had us reminiscing about Jefferson's flavorful excursion to Boston, the ingenuity of Chef Keith Sarasin duck à l'orange egg roll, and Chef Johnathan Rodriguez's foray into Supermarket Steakout. We're not just teasing your taste buds; we're preparing them for the big reveal of Jefferson's "The Craveable Cookbook" and hinting at mouth-watering collaborations on the horizon.
Take a seat at the table with Mark Maurer, the cheese maestro behind Solena Cheese, and indulge in the tale of his inspiring shift from Hilton executive to artisanal cheese advocate. Mark's laughter-filled anecdotes range from the precision of mozzarella production to the joy of building a business that mirrors one's true passions, all while we contrast our host's humo

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Chapters

1. Food Podcast Highlights Industry Trends (00:00:08)

2. From Hilton to Cheese (00:12:29)

3. Artisan Cheese Making Process (00:23:11)

4. [Ad] Stop Wasting Your Wine (00:27:56)

5. (Cont.) Artisan Cheese Making Process (00:27:57)

6. Exploring Oaxaca Cheese Varieties (00:33:02)