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Podcast: Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass
Episode: Basque Cheesecake: Why It's Taking Over The World
Description: 🎙️ EP142 – The Rise of the Basque Cheesecake. On the road to Etxebarri, Eric chats with José Pelares—chef, entrepreneur, and founder of LA VASCA, Colombia’s cult-favorite Basque cheesecake brand. From nostalgic late-night cheesecake sessions in San Sebastián to adapting the classic recipe for a new audience, the two dig into what makes this dessert so addictive.🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:🍰 The Cheesecake Origin Story – How a late-night craving turned into a brand🇨🇴 Exporting Flavor – Bringing Basque cheesecake to Colombia🧂 Salt > Sugar – Why the best cheesecakes aren’t that sweet🍪 Cookie Base Con...