Eat Your Words

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy Erway is joined by of The Perennial Plate, a web documentary series about sustainable food. Tune in to find out what it takes to create a successful internet media outlet and why constant content is key. Hear what makes web-based content different than film or TV and how Daniel Klein & Mirra Fine hope to help people learn how to eat, cook, farm, hunt, and forage local through visual media. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. “From my experience of making documentary films, I had a lot of frustration around the time it takes for anything to get seen. You can spend two years making a film, then another year or two promoting it and getting it out there.” “When you’re on the internet you have to be putting out content constantly for people to keep revisiting your site.” –Daniel Klein of The Perennial Plate on Let’s Eat In

Emily and Melissa Elsen of Four & Twenty Blackbirds join hostess Cathy Erway in the studio on this episode of Let’s Eat In. Four & Twenty Blackbirds has been baking amazing pies in Brooklyn for two years now! Learn about the pie-making roots of the Elsen sisters, and their dedication to baking with seasonal ingredients. Tune in to hear Emily and Melissa’s ideal date meal! This program was sponsored by Cain Winery. “Pretty much every kind of pie you can think of has already been tried. There’s a huge history- everything’s been done, really. But updating it, doing different takes on it, using different techniques and refining them has always been our approach to pie-making.” — Emily Elsen on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In host Cathy Erway talks tofu with James Beard finalist and author of Asian Tofu, Andrea Nguyen. Ever thought that making your own tofu was a daunting and mysterious recipe? Well don’t fret because Cathy and Andrea help break down that myth so you can be making your own tofu by tonight– all you need is water, soybeans, and a coagulant! Learn all about tofu’s history and how it is traditionally eaten in the East as well as all of the amazing types and textures of tofu that you can find. By the end of this episode you’ll find that there’s a tofu for everyone! This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market. “With soybeans you want to choose beans that are non-GMO and organic; the non-GMO and organic soybeans just taste better.” “People often think that tofu is a meat substitute but in Asia it is a food, it’s a protein, it’s just an ingredient that allows people to have lower meat diets. There just isn’t enough animal protein in the East so soybeans make up for it.” –Andrea Nguyen on Let’s E

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy Erway sits down with Danny Bowien of Mission Chinese Food to talk about the history of Mission Street Food, different styles of Chinese food, and the new Mission Chinese location in the Lower East Side. Tune in to hear about Mission’s involvement charitable organizations, learning to cook Chinese food, growing up and eating in Oklahoma City, and the differences between New York and San Francisco cuisine. Listen in to hear Danny’s ultimate date meal. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “When we started Mission Chinese, I had never been to China, I had never cooked Chinese food. [Chinese food] is so awesome because there’s so many types of Chinese food, and they did a lot of things first. A lot can be traced back to Chinese cooking.” “Growing up, we weren’t the most well-off family, so we always ate at home. My mom cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I just so was fascinated and would stay in the kitchen and with my mom. And I think that’s what inspired me…cooking and

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy Erway sits down with Jennifer Perillo, writer of the blog In Jennie’s Kitchen and a new cookbook entitled “City Girl, Country Kitchen”. Tune in to hear about how Jennie found her creative outlet in scratch-cooking and how it inspired her to create a food blog. Learn more about Jennie’s upcoming cooking memoirs, recipes for the home cook, and Jennie’s ideal date meal. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. “There’s a lot of content out there about scratch cooking, but I’m not sure it applies to busy lifestyles.” “I grew up on a lot of pre-made and processed foods..we never made cakes from scratch. I got to a point in my life when i was in my teens where I thought ‘there has to be a way to do this on your own!’ I really got hooked on it, it became my creative outlet.” “At the end of the day, you’re only a phone call away from take-out if [scratch cooking] becomes a disaster.” –Jennifer Perillo, writer of “In Jennie’s Kitchen” on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In takes a hard look at elitism in our American food system. Host Cathy Erway is joined by investigative journalist Tracie McMillan who has just written The American Way of Eating, an expose of the myths that surround the working class and their food ways. Tune in and find out how by “descending the class ladder a few rungs” and working for over a year at different minimum wage jobs– from the night shift at Wal*Mart to field work to the kitchens of Applebees– McMillan has found that these ingrained food ideas are complete delusions and what you can do get more access to healthy food in your neighborhood. This episode is sponsored by Cain Vineyard and Winery. “This idea that the only kind of authentic working class food experience is fast food, I think that is something only an elitist would come up with.” “One thing that really defines species is their food sources and one thing that really defines human evolution was reducing the amount of time dedicated to foraging and actually eatin

It’s that time of year! Tune in for a special Valentine’s Day themed episode of Let’s Eat In as Cathy Erway sits and chats with her date, Shane Welch, founder and head brewmaster of Sixpoint Craft Ales. Shane talks about how beer brings people together and some of the future plans he has for the ever-evolving brewery. Tune in and hear what his ideal date meals are and why he’s really into high end seafood lately. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “[Beer] is an opportunity to connect with people…Just today a guy wrote me about how he thinks the beer tastes better in cans.” “Getting our beer to the Midwest would be a dream.” –Shane Welch of Sixpoint Craft Ales on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In host Cathy Erway is joined by Jonny Cigar, the host of The Noble Rot. A self-proclaimed traveling wine saloon, The Noble Rot has emerged from the underground as a multidisciplinary think-tank for experiential events with wine and spirits taking center stage. Together they chat about the clandestine dining scene of San Fransisco, kosher wines, and the perfect Valentine’s date meal. This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards. “There is a big rise of impressive Kosher wines. The next cult wine we will see may even be a Kosher wine.” –Jonny Cigar on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy Erway sits down with Peter Meehan, co-editor of Lucky Peach to chat about the forward thinking publication and the effectiveness of food publications. Joined by Darin Bresnitz, co-host of Snacky Tunes, Cathy gets a chance to check out the manuscript for the 3rd edition of the magazine and talk to Peter about everything from dog nutrition to self sufficient publishing. Find out what makes this such an exciting experience for Peter and what future plans are in store for Lucky Peach. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “We printed 30,000 copies of the first issue and were hoping to sell half. We ended up selling 72,000 copies.” “For me the thing that keeps it interesting and fun is giving people assignments that they love and giving them the space to do what they want.” –Peter Meehan on Let’s Eat In

Food photographer Donny Tsang of foodaissance fame is this week’s guest on Let’s Eat In with Cathy Erway. Tune in to hear his thoughts on his photography, dumpling parties, food trips and Chinese restaurants in New York. Listen as he gives some good tips and information for aspiring food photographers and answers the classic “date meal” question from Cathy! This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “My ideal date meal would be Shabu-shabu.” –food photographer Donny Tsang on Let’s Eat In

Wanna get away? Tune in to a travel-themed episode of Let’s Eat In as Cathy Erway chats with Dorothy McGivney of Jauntsetter.com about escape plans for New Yorkers feeling cooped up and chilly. Find out why airline companies are nickle and diming customers on baggage fees and how you can find the best ways to save money and travel affordably. Also hear some good tips for cheap food destinations! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “New York is a place you have to leave every once in a while to truly appreciate it, otherwise it just overwhelms you.” —Dorothy McGivney on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In host Cathy Erway goes for the gold with Dan Rollman the co-founder of RecordSetter.com and the author of [The Record Setter Book of World Records](of http://www.amazon.com/RecordSetter-Book-World-Records-Extraordinary/dp/0761165770). Dan is a lifelong world-record fanatic who tried in college, unsuccessfully, to set a Guinness World Record for eating ravioli. A former advertising executive, he set five RecordSetter records, and saw them all get crushed. Tune in to hear about some of the crazier records from the worlds longest head-spin to the most herring eaten in one sitting. This episode is sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. “One of my favorite records is the longest straw used to drink a Coca Cola. It’s actually a competitive category!” –Dan Rollman on Let’s Eat In

Nobody should be hungry. Pastor Ann Kansfield joins Cathy Erway on this week’s episode of Let’s Eat In to talk about her work with the Greenpoint Reformed Church Hunger Program. Tune in and learn about the ins and outs of soup kitchens and why people have come to trust churches in times of need. Learn how you can help by clicking here. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market “If people have to choose between rent, medications and food, most people will cut back on food and as a result go hungry.” –Pastor Ann Kansfield on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In learn the benefits of hunting, gathering, and cooking your own food with Hank Shaw who wrote the eponymous book on the subject. Tune in to find out why small birds like squab are the perfect date meal and why wild food is just as clean, if not cleaner, than commercial food. This episode is sponsored S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “I think that commercial fishing is going to go the way that commercial hunting went 20 years ago” -Hank Shawn on Let’s Eat In

This week on Let’s Eat In, Matt Timms and Rachel Wharton, co-hosts of their own show on Heritage Radio Network, join Cathy Erway to talk cookies–both for Hannukah and Christmas. Tune in to hear why Matt abhors eating on first dates, Rachel’s recipe for a perfect pasta carbonara, and Cathy’s experience as a sausage-making class. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

While Hurricane Irene may have hit this last August, its aftershocks are still being felt by farmers and growers in New York and around the Northeast. This week Let’s Eat In welcomes Jean Hodesh and June Russell of Greenmarket NYC to discuss the hardships that their producers are facing and what they are doing to help farmers with their new debts, such as coming up with farm registries and fundraisers. Later on, tune in for some holiday recipes and tips from making pie crusts (butter or lard??), the best kind of flour for pastries, and even how to roll your own oats! This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

This week on Let’s Eat In, Martha Bayne stops by to tell the story of Soup & Bread. Find out about the social role of soup and learn about the incredible recipes intended for home chefs in their cookbook, “Soup & Bread The Cookbook: Building Community One Pot at a Time”. Hear what Martha’s ideal date menu would be and hear why butternut squash soup is a personal favorite of hers. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

Scared of a vegetarian diet? Have no fear! Lukas Volger, author of “Vegetarian Entrees That Won’t Leave You Hungry” is this week’s guest on Let’s Eat In. Tune in as Cathy Erway speaks with Lukas about vegetarian diets, budget meals and his experience tasting all different types of veggie burgers. Find out what you can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of vegetarian food options and learn more about how reducing meat in your diet can be beneficial for your health AND your wallet! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

This week Cathy Erway brings the West Coast to Brooklyn as she talks to Sam Mogannam of San Fransisco’s Bi-Rite Market. Learn how Sam is harnessing the power of war propaganda to promote good food and healthy eating habits as well as the launch of their new cookbook inspired by their farm and creamery products. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.