Eat Your Words

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy hosts ethnic food fanatics Wendy Chan and Joe DiStefano to discuss the goings-on in NYC’s most ethnically delicious borough, Queens. The Asian Feastival is coming up, and the gang discuss why there is no better place to have it than Flushing Queens. The Feastival is a one day culinary explosion–a series of events and tastings and discussions all taking place on September 6th starting at noon. Give a listen and find out what these ethnic foodies would make for their special someone on a date. This episode was sponsored by Fairway: like no other market.

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy is joined by Pizza Enthusiast and Artisan Mark Bello. Mark tells us about his various workshops and catering endeavors, including Pizza a Casa and the Pizza Sufficiency Center. Tune in to find out how you can make pizza at home and why Neapolitan purists refuse to use rolling pins or through dough. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch: purveyors of grass-fed beef from the California coast.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy sat down with Matt Greco, chef of Char No. 4 in Brooklyn. Greco speaks about the myriad of whiskey, bourbon, scotch and ryes available at his restaurant, the southern food that accompanies them so well, and what his favorite dark distilled beverage is. Tune in for a breakdown of Matt’s favorite ingredients at the moment, why pickled things taste so good with whiskey, and a preview of the upcoming Hudson River Blues and BBQ festival. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. Photo: Char No. 4

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy sat down with Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of the preserving guide “Put ‘em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling”. Sherri offered some very knowing advice on the sometimes scary prospect of pickling and canning, a kitchen process that does not offer the same room for improvisation as others. Learn how to make the bounty of summer last into the deep dark winter months! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Sherri Brooks Vinton

Cathy sits down with cheese buyers Amy Thompson, of Lucy’s Whey, and Sergio Hernandez, of BKLYN Larder. Together, they crown the King of the Cheeses, discuss eating the rind, decide what to do with whey, and discover why you can’t find a great french brie in America. This episode was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy spoke to Lukas Volger, the author of Veggie Burgers Every Which Way. Volger breaks down the surprisingly long, storied history of the veggie burger, from its mysterious roots as a packet of powder to the new school, luxe pickled red onion variety we know so well. Lukas combined veggie burger recipes inspired by a myriad of different cuisines and flavor combinations, and came up with the ultimate testament to the versalitity of this vegetarian standby. Plus, tune in to hear a preview of Noah’s next book, a search for better, heartier “main dish” meal options for vegetarians. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods.

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy spoke to a fellow in-eating blogger: Josh Greenfield of YIEATN.com. Josh is a musician who has forged an unlikely culinary career for himself, going from a stint in “underground” catering to a full fledged personal chef. Tune in to hear Cathy and Josh compare eating-in notes, discuss some recent favorites (curry deviled egg bites in filo dough, yogurt-based sauces, DIY pizza), and to hear Josh perform a song he wrote with his band The Cannon Logic. This episode was sponsored by Fairway: like no other market.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy spoke to Amanda Hesser, & Merrill Stubbs. The authors of Food52 created a system for vetting recipes, tips and tricks in forums both online and in the real world. They then compiled the most successful recipes and techniques (as voted by the Food52 community) into one compendium: the Food52 Cookbook. Tune in to hear Amanda & Merill describe the spark that lead to the creation of this new kind of cooking guide, and how they developed the process for vetting the huge amount of source material. Photo by Sarah Shatz

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy focused on urban, container and guerilla gardening. Robert Hyland (insideurbangreen.org) and Frieda Lynn, veteran-self proclaimed “urban greenscapers”, discussed their work with everything from aesthetic landscaping to edible produce. Their style of spreading all things green combines rooftop and windowsill gardening techinques with an urban “guerilla” landscaping sensibility. A major topic was the utilization of “SIPS” or structural insulated panels, a literal building block and ultra-versatile tool of the urban greenscaper. Tune in to hear these green-thumbed revolutionaries talk about simultaneously making the city beautiful and growing food, all with a DIY mentality. This episode was sponsored Acme Smoked Fish.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy spoke to Daniel Bowman Simon of People’s Garden NYC and Evan Schoepke of Punk Rock Permaculture. They discussed the art and science of permaculture and what permaculture means to society.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy spoke to Sherri Eisenberg, Author of “Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn”. The ladies talked about Brooklyn as a food destination.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy sits down with HRN neighbor Terry Diabolik of the DJ duo Finger On The Pulse.

Cathy sits down with Brooklyn’s own Frank and Frank (the Frankies). Frank of Frankies Spuntino and Frank of Prime Meats broke down their recent appearance in the NY Times, and discussed the food world’s relation to cannibus.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy hosted blogger Deb Perelman & food photographer Michael Harlan Turkell. Deb discussed how she is turning her blog The Smitten Kitchen into an upcoming cook book.

This week on Let’s Eat In Cathy spoke to cook Noah Berland and Peter Freeman of Brooklyn Farmacy. The gang talk about NY Egg Cremes, why Fox’s U-Bet is the Brooklynest of syrups, and how many layers it takes to make a delicious croissant.

Cathy hosted Mark Bittman of the NY Times column “The Minimalist”. Mark discusses his writing methods, how industrial food contributes to global warming, and why his column keeps him honest.

Steve “Wildman” Brill, Leda Meredith & Ava Chin all join Cathy for a discussion on urban foraging.

Cathy hosts a discussion with famed food writers Peter Meehan and Peter Kaminsky.

This week on Let’s Eat In, Cathy hosted Aaron Zueck and Robert Dubois of the BikeLoc project.

Cathy is joined by national bestselling author and public speaker Anna Lappe.