{"id":4303,"date":"2013-10-03T14:09:22","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=4303"},"modified":"2014-06-11T09:20:35","modified_gmt":"2014-06-11T13:20:35","slug":"who-really-cuts-the-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/who-really-cuts-the-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Really Cuts the Cheese?"},"content":{"rendered":"

These 51 cheesemongers do a whole lot more than simply cut the cheese. They also weigh it, wrap it, plate it, study it, store it, and sell it on a daily basis. And in June 2013, they showed off these skills at the fourth annual Cheesemonger Invitational in New York, a competition that\u2019s a bit like \u201cIron Chef,\u201d \u201cJeopardy,\u201d and \u201cSurvivor\u201d all rolled into one and fueled by plenty of food and drinks. Held over a 14-hour day that included blind taste tests and a written exam, the competition is a chance to prove professional chops (and win $1,000 and a trip to salumi camp).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"the<\/a>

52 mongers competed in the 2013 Cheesemonger Invitational.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"During<\/a>

During the \u201cperfect bite\u201d stage, mongers must use three ingredients (including a cheese) to create 100 perfectly balanced bites within one hour.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"At<\/a>

At a faux cheese counter, mongers \u201csell\u201d to judges.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Justin<\/a>

Justin Trosclair, of St. James Cheese Co.<\/a> in New Orleans, La., presents his handmade sign for Vermont Creamery\u2019s Bonne Bouche.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Frank<\/a>

Frank Schuck of Seattle, representing Whole Foods Market-Pacific Northwest, incorporates pickled beets into his \u201cperfect bites.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A flotilla of perfect bites.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"During<\/a>

During the wrapping round, finalists have 30 seconds to wrap as many cheese wedges as possible. Luke Johnson, of Lucy\u2019s Whey<\/a> in New York, gets down to business.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Serious<\/a>

Serious snacking ensues during the Invitational\u2019s final hours, when doors open to the public.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kris<\/a>

Kris Garrand, of New York\u2019s Bedford Cheese Shop<\/a>, seals a wedge in the wrapping round.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Katie<\/a>

Katie Carter, of Arrowine<\/a> in Arlington, Va., shows off her ideal bites, featuring radish slices, Vermont Creamery\u2019s Cremont, lavender seeds, and Pop Rocks.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Beer<\/a>

Beer samples keep attendees hydrated.\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc<\/p><\/div>\n

\"During<\/a>

During the cutting challenge, Kyle Miller, of Forward Foods<\/a> in Oklahoma City, checks his work on a scale.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"As<\/a>

As the night winds down, the crowd gets worked up.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"After<\/a>

After his victory is announced, champion Justin Trosclair celebrates with a cold shower of Brooklyn Brewery\u2019s Summer Ale.<\/p><\/div>\n

After allowing news of his victory to soak in, Justin Trosclair shared his thoughts on the event:<\/p>\n

\u201cEntering the 2013 Cheesemonger Invitational was kind of random for me this year. I came in second in 2012 and to be frank, I was happy enough getting second and calling it a day. The first year I competed was really nerve-wracking! So when Richard, the owner of St. James Cheese, asked if I wanted to compete this year, I said, \u2018Not really.\u2019 We went back and forth talking about it and decided that somebody should represent Louisiana and St. James. I sucked it up and got out there.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThat being said, I think that the Cheesemonger Invitational is a truly unique and special event. It\u2019s just as much a grueling and difficult competition as it is an opportunity to meet new people from the industry and celebrate this wonderful thing that we get to do every day.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe most difficult part of the competition for me was the cheese identification round. Unless you recognize the cheese by sight, you constantly second-guess your instincts. You get a 1-ounce piece of cheese that could literally be anything. When you don\u2019t allow your brain to narrow down a decision in any way, it is extremely difficult to trust your judgment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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