American Cheese 250

American Cheese 250

Cheesy and Fondue celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Cheese. We talk about a giant wheel, a weird presidential cheese combo, we find out about the teen who invented the cheeseburger, and we learn that a Canadian gave us our very own American single. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke! Find us at www.justcheesy.com [https://www.justcheesy.com/] and everywhere you enjoy social media! https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy [https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy] ***There is no cheesy sponsor for this episode. Do you want to trade some cheese for a host read ad? Contact us at info@justcheesy.com [http://info@justcheesy.com/]*** Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp! Show Notes https://historyfacts.com/us-history/article/gifts-given-to-u-s-presidents/ [https://historyfacts.com/us-history/article/gifts-given-to-u-s-presidents/] https://www.tastingtable.com/2126299/richard-nixon-cottage-cheese-with-ketchup/ [https://www.tastingtable.com/2126299/richard-nixon-cottage-cheese-with-ketchup/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_cheese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_cheese] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Kraft [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Kraft] https://www.northernpublicradio.org/illinois/2021-06-07/this-week-in-illinois-history-krafting-cheese-june-6-1916 [https://www.northernpublicradio.org/illinois/2021-06-07/this-week-in-illinois-history-krafting-cheese-june-6-1916] https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/pure-unprocessed-american-kraft/ [https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/pure-unprocessed-american-kraft/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processed_cheese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processed_cheese] https://www.visitpasadena.com/blog/how-the-cheeseburger-was-invented-in-pasadena/ [https://www.visitpasadena.com/blog/how-the-cheeseburger-was-invented-in-pasadena/] https://thedairyalliance.com/blog/a-quick-bite-into-the-history-of-the-cheeseburger [https://thedairyalliance.com/blog/a-quick-bite-into-the-history-of-the-cheeseburger] https://www.mashed.com/2089235/cheeseburger-invention-pasadena-california/ [https://www.mashed.com/2089235/cheeseburger-invention-pasadena-california/] https://www.aol.com/cheeseburger-invented-louisville-restaurant-claims-103204578.html [https://www.aol.com/cheeseburger-invented-louisville-restaurant-claims-103204578.html] https://www.rimping.com/blog/8121/cheeseburger-history-american-icon [https://www.rimping.com/blog/8121/cheeseburger-history-american-icon] Mentioned in this episode: No sponsor Ad This is to try to get a sponsor ad.

241 Fire

Cheesy and Fondue learn about the oldest burned cheese in the world. We talk about campfires, melty cheese, a Chicago/Greek cheese invention, we discuss a Norwegian Tunnel and we find out if cheese can be used as a candle. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke! ***There is no cheesy sponsor for this episode. Do you want to trade some cheese for a host read ad? Contact us at info@justcheesy.com [http://info@justcheesy.com/]*** Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp! Want more entertainment like this? Check us out at www.justcheesy.com [https://www.justcheesy.com/] and everywhere you enjoy social media. Show Notes https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/21/494748670/3-000-year-old-cooking-fail-found-at-a-danish-dig-site [https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/21/494748670/3-000-year-old-cooking-fail-found-at-a-danish-dig-site] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-ancient-pot-traces-3000-year-old-burnt-cheese-180960475/ [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-ancient-pot-traces-3000-year-old-burnt-cheese-180960475/] https://www.zmescience.com/science/archaeology/neolithic-cheese-making-13122012/ [https://www.zmescience.com/science/archaeology/neolithic-cheese-making-13122012/] https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/archaeology/archaeologists-discover-pot-3000-year-old-burnt-cheese [https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/archaeology/archaeologists-discover-pot-3000-year-old-burnt-cheese] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raclette [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raclette] https://www.foodrepublic.com/1731153/what-is-raclette-vs-fondue-difference/ [https://www.foodrepublic.com/1731153/what-is-raclette-vs-fondue-difference/] https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/fondue-the-convivial-swiss-dish-par-excellence [https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/fondue-the-convivial-swiss-dish-par-excellence]https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/fondue-origins-customs [https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/features/fondue-origins-customs] https://www.murrayscheese.com/wom/recipe/classic-fondue?srsltid=AfmBOooCoAeGtNhbxeV4zIjm-WBRmIB5hKAMzyy1-KR9IYzy550t87rA [https://www.murrayscheese.com/wom/recipe/classic-fondue?srsltid=AfmBOooCoAeGtNhbxeV4zIjm-WBRmIB5hKAMzyy1-KR9IYzy550t87rA] https://www.foodrepublic.com/1459402/fondue-la-religieuse-browned-cheese-delicacy/ [https://www.foodrepublic.com/1459402/fondue-la-religieuse-browned-cheese-delicacy/] https://1001fondues.com/en/table-arts/the-religieuse-fondues-best-kept-secret/?srsltid=AfmBOorDKx51KfcgbopH8-4sN-RO-c2gka58eNb72JEdi_5gLlRiDitW [https://1001fondues.com/en/table-arts/the-religieuse-fondues-best-kept-secret/?srsltid=AfmBOorDKx51KfcgbopH8-4sN-RO-c2gka58eNb72JEdi_5gLlRiDitW] https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/the-rituals-of-the-fondue-party [https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/the-rituals-of-the-fondue-party] https://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/september-2016/opa-in-praise-of-flaming-saganaki/ [https://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinking/september-2016/opa-in-praise-of-flaming-saganaki/] https://www.olivetomato.com/saganaki-greek-fried-cheese/ [https://www.olivetomato.com/saganaki-greek-fried-cheese/] https://www.tasteatlas.com/flaming-saganaki [https://www.tasteatlas.com/flaming-saganaki] https://www.apurepalate.com/saganaki-recipe/ [https://www.apurepalate.com/saganaki-recipe/] https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/01/23/170057690/burning-cheese-closes-norwegian-road-for-days [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/01/23/170057690/burning-cheese-closes-norwegian-road-for-days] https://norskstoryteller.com/home/norsk-storyteller-newsletter/brunost-fire/ [https://norskstoryteller.com/home/norsk-storyteller-newsletter/brunost-fire/] https://www.cracked.com/article_31141_an-accidental-norwegian-goat-cheese-fire-burned-for-days.html [https://www.cracked.com/article_31141_an-accidental-norwegian-goat-cheese-fire-burned-for-days.html] https://www.kiwico.com/diy/cooking-baking/kitchen-science/edible-candle?srsltid=AfmBOorjLex4onfUOglUwlYEML8JDMrDkgvesuRFDOzuPSBIwcDvk6vs [https://www.kiwico.com/diy/cooking-baking/kitchen-science/edible-candle?srsltid=AfmBOorjLex4onfUOglUwlYEML8JDMrDkgvesuRFDOzuPSBIwcDvk6vs] https://gippslandunwrapped.com/2016/01/31/this-discovery-lit-my-fire-literally/ [https://gippslandunwrapped.com/2016/01/31/this-discovery-lit-my-fire-literally/] https://chosingkepin.com/products/red-cheese-wheel-candle [https://chosingkepin.com/products/red-cheese-wheel-candle] Mentioned in this episode: No sponsor Ad This is to try to get a sponsor ad.

240 Nor Whey

Cheesy and Fondue learn Scandinavian cheeses. We talk about a non-cheese cheese in Norway, romance in Sweden, the woman who created Havarti, a secret recipe and the cheese slicer. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke! Find us at www.justcheesy.com [https://www.justcheesy.com/] and everywhere you enjoy social media! https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy [https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy] ***Newsly is the sponsor of this episode! Go to https://newsly.me [https://newsly.me/] to download the free app and listen to articles, podcasts and digital radio! Get a FREE 1-Month Premium Subscription by using promo code CHEESY. Start listening today! *** Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp! Show Notes https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/7-great-danish-cheeses-you-should-know [https://www.cheeseprofessor.com/blog/7-great-danish-cheeses-you-should-know] https://cheesescientist.com/trivia/brunost/ [https://cheesescientist.com/trivia/brunost/] https://www.lifeinnorway.net/the-norwegian-phenomenon-of-brown-cheese/ [https://www.lifeinnorway.net/the-norwegian-phenomenon-of-brown-cheese/] https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/brown-cheese/ [https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/brown-cheese/] https://vasterbottensost.com/en/the-story-of-the-beloved-swedish-cheese/ [https://vasterbottensost.com/en/the-story-of-the-beloved-swedish-cheese/] https://swedishness.ch/blogs/news/vasterbotten-the-cheese-from-the-universe?srsltid=AfmBOooP7UT3MM85R-Sr5Qw0CsjgO6IMIT6tMDEnFfG-s4WEpwjLWovS [https://swedishness.ch/blogs/news/vasterbotten-the-cheese-from-the-universe?srsltid=AfmBOooP7UT3MM85R-Sr5Qw0CsjgO6IMIT6tMDEnFfG-s4WEpwjLWovS] https://cheesescientist.com/trivia/vasterbottensost/ [https://cheesescientist.com/trivia/vasterbottensost/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Västerbotten_cheese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4sterbotten_cheese] https://swedishness.ch/blogs/crayfish/swedishcheesepie?srsltid=AfmBOor07nLFcPmx8bkCMma0qzeLyu65E9tckdjxfN-1lbQoUKFzDYLp [https://swedishness.ch/blogs/crayfish/swedishcheesepie?srsltid=AfmBOor07nLFcPmx8bkCMma0qzeLyu65E9tckdjxfN-1lbQoUKFzDYLp] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanne_Nielsen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanne_Nielsen] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havarti [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havarti] https://www.castellocheese.com/en-us/pgi/ [https://www.castellocheese.com/en-us/pgi/] https://thecheeseatlas.com/cheese-profiles/havarti/ [https://thecheeseatlas.com/cheese-profiles/havarti/] https://culturecheesemag.com/cheese-library/Jarlsberg [https://culturecheesemag.com/cheese-library/Jarlsberg] https://www.jarlsberg.com/articles/qa [https://www.jarlsberg.com/articles/qa] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarlsberg_cheese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarlsberg_cheese] https://thecheeseatlas.com/cheese-profiles/jarlsberg/ [https://thecheeseatlas.com/cheese-profiles/jarlsberg/] https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=WikiCheese+%2F+Jarlsberg&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 [https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=WikiCheese+%2F+Jarlsberg&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8] https://recipereminiscing.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/the-history-of-jarlsberg-cheese/ [https://recipereminiscing.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/the-history-of-jarlsberg-cheese/]

239 Rise and Rind

Cheesy and Fondue talks about cheese for breakfast. We talk about the history of breakfast as we know it today. We discuss pastries, cheese bread and even hot chocolate. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke! Find us at www.justcheesy.com [https://www.justcheesy.com/] and everywhere you enjoy social media! https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy [https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy] ***Newsly is the sponsor of this episode! Go to https://newsly.me [https://newsly.me/] to download the free app and listen to articles, podcasts and digital radio! Get a FREE 1-Month Premium Subscription by using promo code CHEESY. Start listening today! *** Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp! Show Notes https://amazingfoodanddrink.com/evolution-of-breakfast-traditions/ [https://amazingfoodanddrink.com/evolution-of-breakfast-traditions/] https://food2mouth.com/evolution-of-breakfast-worldwide/ [https://food2mouth.com/evolution-of-breakfast-worldwide/] https://eatshistory.com/pao-de-queijo-brazils-beloved-cheese-bread/ [https://eatshistory.com/pao-de-queijo-brazils-beloved-cheese-bread/] https://www.chebe.com/pages/history-of-pao-de-queijo-brazilian-cheese-bread?srsltid=AfmBOoryH9YvkOxevvdZ8QpA4Jbf35ECcaF3_mg7T8gRCS7pkc2jHwpk [https://www.chebe.com/pages/history-of-pao-de-queijo-brazilian-cheese-bread?srsltid=AfmBOoryH9YvkOxevvdZ8QpA4Jbf35ECcaF3_mg7T8gRCS7pkc2jHwpk] https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pão_de_queijo [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A3o_de_queijo] https://fooddrinklife.com/traditional-colombian-food/ [https://fooddrinklife.com/traditional-colombian-food/] https://arepasdelgringo.com/colombian-hot-chocolate-melted-cheese/ [https://arepasdelgringo.com/colombian-hot-chocolate-melted-cheese/] https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/cheese-cornmeal-patties-arepas-de-queso/ [https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/cheese-cornmeal-patties-arepas-de-queso/] https://immigrantstable.com/authentic-colombian-cheese-arepas/ [https://immigrantstable.com/authentic-colombian-cheese-arepas/] https://www.tastyaz.com/colombian-cheese-arepas-from-encanto/ [https://www.tastyaz.com/colombian-cheese-arepas-from-encanto/] https://cheesegrotto.com/blogs/journal/history-of-cheese-part-1-the-ancient-origins-of-cheese?srsltid=AfmBOoqXTY8e5Nba22Kje8SB7bVxjrAK4oBi-1fxt7mg8KrVXgoxA2ps [https://cheesegrotto.com/blogs/journal/history-of-cheese-part-1-the-ancient-origins-of-cheese?srsltid=AfmBOoqXTY8e5Nba22Kje8SB7bVxjrAK4oBi-1fxt7mg8KrVXgoxA2ps] https://www.harryanddavid.com/articles/food-drink/breakfast-around-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOooKE8_aGYC9G8D_BYaSTORkwsHHcViRr1vqCOuSdhtM9ycDQO_6 [https://www.harryanddavid.com/articles/food-drink/breakfast-around-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOooKE8_aGYC9G8D_BYaSTORkwsHHcViRr1vqCOuSdhtM9ycDQO_6] https://www.mashed.com/39347/bizarre-things-rest-world-eats-breakfast/ [https://www.mashed.com/39347/bizarre-things-rest-world-eats-breakfast/] https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/breakfast [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/breakfast] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast] https://www.dictionary.com/articles/fasting [https://www.dictionary.com/articles/fasting] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting] https://adlofit.medium.com/a-brief-history-of-breakfast-and-why-you-should-skip-it-e128111aec25 [https://adlofit.medium.com/a-brief-history-of-breakfast-and-why-you-should-skip-it-e128111aec25]

238 Road Rash

Cheesy and Fondue talk cheese tragedy on the roads. We talk about a recent cheese truck crash. We find out what happens to damaged cheese and if it can be salvaged. And of course, we tell a very cheesy joke! Find us at www.justcheesy.com [https://www.justcheesy.com/] and everywhere you enjoy social media! https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy [https://linktr.ee/JustCheesy] ***Newsly is the sponsor of this episode! Go to https://newsly.me [https://newsly.me/] to download the free app and listen to articles, podcasts and digital radio! Get a FREE 1-Month Premium Subscription by using promo code CHEESY. Start listening today! *** Why is cheddar the most dangerous of all the cheeses? Because it is very sharp! Show Notes https://www.npr.org/2017/07/03/535408557/damaged-goods-how-a-truck-accident-leads-to-cheap-cheese [https://www.npr.org/2017/07/03/535408557/damaged-goods-how-a-truck-accident-leads-to-cheap-cheese] https://www.today.com/food/news/nacho-cheese-spill-arkansas-highway-rcna97797 [https://www.today.com/food/news/nacho-cheese-spill-arkansas-highway-rcna97797] https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety/food-salvage.html [https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety/food-salvage.html] https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/surplus-salvaged-and-donated-foods [https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/surplus-salvaged-and-donated-foods] https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/how-dispose-contaminated-or-spoiled-food [https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/how-dispose-contaminated-or-spoiled-food] https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-sanitary-transportation-food [https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-sanitary-transportation-food] https://pearl.insurance/cargo-insurance-101-protecting-your-freight-from-dock-to-door/ [https://pearl.insurance/cargo-insurance-101-protecting-your-freight-from-dock-to-door/] https://foodrescue.us/about/faqs/ [https://foodrescue.us/about/faqs/] https://www.2harvest.org/about-us/programs-services/food-rescue [https://www.2harvest.org/about-us/programs-services/food-rescue] https://www.usda.gov/about-food/food-safety/food-loss-and-waste/donating [https://www.usda.gov/about-food/food-safety/food-loss-and-waste/donating] Wikipedia / Food Rescue [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_rescue] https://policyfinder.refed.org/federal-policy/federal-liability-protection [https://policyfinder.refed.org/federal-policy/federal-liability-protection] This Week in Cheese https://abc17news.com/news/cooper/2026/06/04/cheese-truck-crash-snags-traffic-on-interstate-70/ [https://abc17news.com/news/cooper/2026/06/04/cheese-truck-crash-snags-traffic-on-interstate-70/]