| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| HTA ID | HTA-0472 |
| Title | The Cheese School of San Francisco |
| Date | c. 2005–2009 |
| Date Confidence | MODERATE — The Cheese School opened in North Beach in 2005; Daphne Zepos (d. 2012) was co-founder |
| Program | KRON 4 News Weekend |
| Station | KRON-TV, Channel 4, San Francisco |
| Duration | ~3:00 (estimated) |
| Format | Studio interview / Demonstration |
Henry interviews Daphne Zepos and Kiri Fisher, co-founders of The Cheese School in North Beach, San Francisco. They demonstrate how to make cheese at home — starting with just cheesecloth and good organic milk. The piece explores the school's curriculum: cheese tasting, pairing, and home production.
Henry's approach is practical and curious: "What do you need just to make cheese at home with your family, just for fun?" The piece captures the Bay Area's artisanal food culture at its peak.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| People | Henry Tenenbaum (Reporter), Daphne Zepos (Co-founder, Cheese School), Kiri Fisher (Co-founder, Cheese School) |
| Organizations | KRON-TV, The Cheese School of San Francisco |
| Locations | KRON studio; North Beach, San Francisco |
| Subjects | Artisanal cheese, food education, home cooking, Bay Area food culture |
| Themes | Craft and accessibility, food as culture, DIY |
| Tone | Curious, practical, warm |
"See this? This is a cheese that you can actually make at home."
"The most basic stuff you need, you just need cheesecloth and really good milk."
Studio interview with demonstration elements. The Cheese School was a pioneering institution in San Francisco's artisanal food movement. Daphne Zepos was a renowned cheese expert who passed away in 2012.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Theme | Food/drink expertise — Scotch Whisky (HTA-0471), Iron Chef (HTA-0458) |
| Theme | Bay Area food culture — Year Without Groceries (HTA-0465) |
| Era | KRON San Francisco period |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Transcript source | henry+and+the+cheese+school.txt |
| Video source | Not located |
| Storage location | Transcript: local (/KRON/) |
| Analysis mode | Transcript Only |
| Date analyzed | 2026-07-05 |
| Access notes | Partial transcript (beginning only). |
Daphne Zepos (1966–2012) was one of America's foremost cheese experts, a Chevalier du Taste-Fromage, and a beloved figure in the Bay Area food community. Her early death from cancer was a significant loss. The Cheese School continues to operate. This piece captures a specific moment in San Francisco's food culture — the rise of artisanal education as entertainment and lifestyle.