Adventures in Taste – A Cheese Journeys Podcast

Join Anna Juhl (founder of Cheese Journeys) and Sam Wilkin (Cheese Expert) as they chat to Roland Sahli, Co-managing Director of Gourmino Swiss Cheese. Roland tells us about the history of Swiss Cheese, about the unique experience of visiting a cheesemaker in the Alps and the upcoming Curd to Counter programme he and Cheese Journeys have developed for later in the year.

Join Anna Juhl (founder of Cheese Journeys) and Sam Wilkin (Cheese Expert) as they chat to Patrick McGuigan, the UK's foremost Cheese Writer. From Front of House to Restaurant Critic to carving out a role as the UKs only Cheese Writer, hear from Patrick as he discusses how his career has unfolded and how he became an Educator for Cheese Journeys.Patrick writes in several national newspapers and magazines and is also a published author. To discover more about his work and learn more about cheese follow the link below.https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Patrick-McGuigan/author/B08L3W6HTZ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1770208467&sr=1-3&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

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.

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.

Step inside North Cadbury Court and meet one of Britain’s most iconic cheesemakers. In this episode, Sam and Anna sit down with Jamie Montgomery, the third-generation maker behind the world-famous raw milk Montgomery’s Cheddar. Jamie reflects on his family’s “bonkers” decision to restart cheesemaking after the war, the mystery of terroir, and what it’s like to see Somerset cheddar celebrated in New York, Paris, and beyond. From stories of childhood games in the Court to honest reflections on farming, flavour, risk and succession, this episode goes straight to the heart of British farmhouse cheese.

Legendary Dutch Cheesemonger Betty Koster of Fromagerie L’Amuse reveals how she helped transform Gouda from anonymous commodity to named farmhouse treasure. From cleaning wheels in her grandmother’s shop to creating Rispens sheep’s milk Gouda and pairing aged cheese with tea, Betty champions honesty, terroir and real Dutch flavour.