In each monthly episode, host Ian Jones chats with artisans, experts and cheese lovers from coast to coast. Discover Canadian fine cheeses, learn delicious new ways to enjoy them and get a taste of local culture.
Ian Jones developed his love for cheese growing up in England. Now based in Montreal, he brings his love of good food and a passion for storytelling to this monthly podcast.
In this episode, Ian discovers how fresh cheese can be fine cheese too. He talks to a Toronto cheese connoisseur about some of the tastiest varieties of fresh cheese. He learns about a company with a uniquely Canadian take on Mediterranean cheeses. And he gets a gourmet’s peek at one of Canada’s most beautiful tourist destinations.
Andy Shay from Toronto’s Shay Cheese gives Ian some great ideas about how to start enjoying Canada’s best fresh, fine cheeses.
A decadent way to enjoy fresh cheese curds is in Quebec’s famous poutine. But one of the best poutines in the country can be found in Toronto! Celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy serves up his take on this classic from La Belle Province at his bistro The JK Wine Bar.
To get a tour of some of Canada’s best fresh cheeses, play now.
The Portuguese Cheese Company in Toronto proudly sells “Portuguese cheese with a Canadian accent.”
Their St. John’s Fresh Cheese is a rare treat when enjoyed with some olives and crusty bread. In fact, their entire selection of exotic Mediterranean cheeses might open your eyes to a whole new world of flavour.
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The work starts for Lori and the gang at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks when the cows come home. The fine feta and other cheeses they make are produced using milk from local Holsteins raised at the foot of Vancouver Island's beautiful Mt. Arrowsmith.
They specialize in fresh cheese and have delicious serving suggestions for every product they offer.
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Look for cheese made with 100% Canadian milk
