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On today's episode of A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio talks about the huge craze that surrounds fried foods: fried chicken! The guest on today's show is Michael Twitty, culinary historian of African and African American foods. What makes each fried chicken dish so special?

It's time to harvest some peppers! This week on Rooftop Farming with Ben Flanner, Ben and Erin Fairbanks talk about making hot pepper sauce! Learn how to blend hot and sweet peppers in order to make a sauce for everyday use.

Rule number one of being a teacher: do your research! This week on Sharp & Hot, Chef Emily Peterson tries to take the spice out of hot peppers. Tune into this episode to learn if it is possible to remove the heat from chiles when making pepper sauces, salsas, and more.

Come hang out in Sunset Park on this week's GrowNYC Market Update! Get the scoop from Jeanne Hodesh as she gives listeners the lowdown on the Sunset Park market. From cooking demonstrations to delicious tacos in the neighborhood - by the end of the update you're sure to be on your way.

Erin Fairbanks talks with Ben Flanner on this week's update from the Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm. Ben's really excited about the first planting of the season! He talks about the time cycle of his crops and how seasons play a vital role in the growth of each vegetable.

Curious about fermenting vegetables at home? This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett are joined in the studio by Bahiyyih Comeau of Brooklyn Homebrew. Bahiyyih is not only an expert homebrewer, but an overall fermentation enthusiast.