241 Fire

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/]

237 No Contest

Cheesy and Fondue celebrate National Cheese Day. We talk about contests and records from the last year. We discuss Cheesesteak, Parmigiana Reggiano, the thinnest sandwich, the largest guacamole and a giant Tiramisu. 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://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/12/check-out-our-cheesiest-records-from-the-largest-to-the-smelliest-774213 [https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/12/check-out-our-cheesiest-records-from-the-largest-to-the-smelliest-774213] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8pxzn46lqo https://abc30.com/amp/post/longest-line-cheesesteaks-new-world-record-makes-history-philadelphia-airport/18769425/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2ynq1lygo https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/396491-largest-display-of-cheese-varieties#:~:text=Pinterest-,LinkedIn,cheese%20culture%20in%20the%20region [https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/396491-largest-display-of-cheese-varieties#:~:text=Pinterest-,LinkedIn,cheese%20culture%20in%20the%20region]. https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-worlds-largest-display-of-cheese-varieties-guinness-world-record-attemp/ [https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-worlds-largest-display-of-cheese-varieties-guinness-world-record-attemp/] WkowWorld cheese contest brings 20,000-pound dairy donation to Wisconsin food bank [https://www.wkow.com/news/world-cheese-contest-brings-20-000-pound-dairy-donation-to-wisconsin-food-bank/article_5b7d7d58-64f2-42c3-b9c3-121767581e5c.html] MadisonA cheese from the Netherlands is named best in the world [https://madison.com/news/local/business/article_4bfacef7-5ff5-447a-92f2-e39dd62ebe95.html] Last year https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/11/six-pack-chef-wallace-wong-slices-worlds-thinnest-sandwich-but-says-its-still-tasty?f https://perishablenews.com/deli/__trashed-7/ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2026/5/holy-guacamole-mexican-city-makes-nearly-15000-pounds-of-dip-during-avocado-festival https://www.instagram.com/p/DX05icDjmL9/?igsh=c2c1bnF6ZGN2dWFh