In this episode, Glen Merzer interviews Youssef Vromage, the founder of Vromage, a vegan cheese shop in Los Angeles. Youssef shares his journey from a traditional food background to becoming a vegan cheese maker, inspired by a romantic interest. He discusses the art and science behind making vegan cheese, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients and the health benefits of a vegan diet. The conversation also touches on the challenges of scaling his business while maintaining quality, and his vision for expanding Vromage to a wider audience.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vromage and Youssef Vromage

02:30 Yosef's Journey to Veganism and Cheese Making

06:45 The Art and Science of Vegan Cheese Production

12:01 Quality Ingredients vs. Processed Vegan Cheeses

15:14 Shipping and Availability of Vromage Cheese

18:54 Creating Addictive Vegan Cheese

22:40 The Process of Making Various Cheeses

26:22 Health Benefits of Going Vegan

28:44 Scaling Vromage: Future Plans and Challenges

34:12 The Vision for Vromage's Expansion

40:44 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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