Exploring Cheese, Culinary Adventures, and Business Leadership with Jesse Galdston
Join us on this culinary journey as we sit down with Jesse Galdston, Director of Retail Operations at Firefly Farms and General Manager of Firefly Farms Market in Baltimore. From his unexpected career transition to becoming a dedicated cheesemonger, we delve into Jesse's path from law to the world of delicious flavors. Don't miss this episode filled with tales of diverse adventures and a passion for cheese, where food transitions from a hobby to a profession!
In this episode, we explore:
Jesse shares his background, the Firefly Farms Market, and the art of being a cheesemonger. Jesse shares his unique upbringing as a quintessential Upper West Side liberal Jew and how he gradually expanded his palate from being a picky eater to becoming a cheese lover. He describes the Firefly Farms Market as a cut-to-order cheese and meat shop located in an indoor market in a redeveloped mill in the Jones Falls Valley. Jesse explains the process of selecting cheeses for a cheese board, emphasizing the importance of diversity in texture and milk type. He also discusses the impact of awards and recognition on the business and the challenges of leadership in the hospitality industry.
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Firefly Farms Baltimore
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