Brooklyn Food Coalition is in the building this week on Hot Grease! They recap the conference, and preview their anniversary party on May 6th.

Linda sits down with Jim Lahey, the owner of Sullivan St Bakery. They talk about the origins of bread baking, and what makes "artisinal" bread.

Wanna be a cheese maker? Take notes from Anne Saxelby special guest Louella Hill of Narragansett Creamery

Alice Waters, Sarah Copeland, Nancy Easton Ian Marvey all join in on an important discussion on improving the quality of our institutionalized food.

Linda sits down with Jake Dickson of Dickson's Farmstand meats. They discuss the recent trend towards traceable and sustainable meats.

Nicole talks with Leda Meredith who gives tips for aspiring foragers and locavores. Also on the show for The Hot 5, April Gargiulo.

Nicole recaps Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, celebrates women in the food revolution with Stacey West talks about Easter Passover traditions.

This week Marla Camp has a panel of guests on to talk about fixing our national food system and taking local food to a new extreme: your very own backyard.

Patrick and Katy are joined by world-class pastry chef Gina DePalma of Babbo, who talks about the nature of pastries, trends amongst chefs what it takes to survive in the food industry. Also on the show, Michael Hurwitz Liz Carollo of Greenmarket.

Patrick and Ed talk with Sam Edwards of Edwards Hams about the generational tradition of producing Virginia Ham. Also on the show, Curtis Wayne talks about event architecture.