Brandon and Lauren discuss their story; how Farmstead Meatsmith was born of necessity, and how creative things usually do--from businesses to home-cured bacon.

They talk about the sensibility or prowess that is cultivated as a meatsmith, balancing research with experience, knowing that the best scientific knowledge is derived at with one's own practice and observation. 

Authors who have most influenced them in their journey are divulged, all British of course.  And lastly, they consider the principle that most drives them to persevere in their work, love.