Fabio Viviani & Erika Landin. Tune in to a brand new episode of Sharp & Hot, which sees host Emily Peterson kicking off the show with a rapid fire interview with Fabio Viviani, Italian chef, restaurateur, reality television personality, a New York Times best-selling author. Emily then gives some tips for home cooks before jumping into an interview with Erika Landin, casting director of Master Chef. She elaborates on the world of reality food television and food media at large. This program was brought to you by Consider Bardwell.

“We live in a society that’s so privileged – we have everything we want delivered to our doorstop through the click of a mouse. We create gluten sensitivity for ourselves even when scientists have debunked the idea because we need some turmoil in our lives.” [15:00]

–Emily Peterson on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chef Tanya Holland. This week on Sharp & Hot, Emily Peterson chats with Tanya Holland, Executive Chef and Owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen and B-Side BBQ in Oakland, CA. Holland is known for her inventive takes on modern soul food, as well as comfort classics.The author of New Soul Cooking: Updating a Cuisine Rich in Flavor and Tradition (Stewart, Tabori, and Chang), Holland is perhaps best known for her role as a host and expert on Soul Food for the “Melting Pot” series on Food Network. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

“I’ve always liked creating environments and connecting people. I like restaurants as a vehicle for that kind of connection.” 12:00

–Tanya Holland on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conscious Alliance & Sommelier Story. On this week’s episode of Sharp & Hot, hear from Jordan Levy of Conscious Alliance,a Boulder, Colorado based national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to distributing much-needed food to communities across the United States, and providing long-term solutions to hunger by focusing on empowerment programs for youth in impoverished regions of the country. They operate through ongoing, grassroots food collection and hunger awareness programs, primarily by organizing food drives at concerts and music events. Later in the show, Emily shares an incredible story about her quest to become a master sommelier! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center

“The best part about my job today is the fact that i get to lead an incredibly inspiring group of individuals. It’s by no means a one person show.” [08:00]

–Justin Levy on Sharp & Hot

“Becoming a sommelier is one part salesperson and one part theory.” [15:00]

–Emily Peterson on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nigel Walker : Meet Nigel Walker of Eatwell Farm on a brand new episode of Sharp & Hot. Eatwell Farm is a 105-acre, family-owned organic farm near Dixon, CA. We grow diverse mixed produce & raise pastured eggs. Our CSA serves San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin County, Davis, Sacramento, & many communities along the I-80 corridor. Host Emily Peterson chats with Nigel about everything from tilling to livestock breeds in an all-encompassing interview. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.

“Animals need to be on a farm, not a factory. They have a role to play.” [15:00]

–Nigel Walker on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Grossman & Erin Bagwell. On this week’s episode of Sharp & Hot, with Emily Peterson, listeners first get a chance to meet Danny Grossman, a man who traded work for the US Diplomatic Service for a career in sustainable food. He founded Slow Food for Fast Lives, a company that provides healthy food for people on the go. Hear his career story, his current mission and advice for food entrepreneurs. Later in the show, Emily chats with filmmaker Erin Bagwell, who’s raising money to make Dream, Girl, a documentary film redefining what it means to be a boss by telling the stories of female entrepreneurs. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

“People are wanting to eat more savory foods where they formerly were all sweet.” [03:00]

–Danny Grossman on Sharp & Hot

“Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg are household names but where are the women?” [16:00]

“I think technology has made a huge impact in the way people start companies.” [20:00]

–Erin Bagwell on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of Sharp & Hot, Emily Peterson talks to Rob Keller, owner of Napa Valley Bee Company about his art, bees, and the importance of community & local adapted bees. After the break, Dr. David Casarett talks about his new book about the science of resuscitation and food at the end of life,

“I never had an idea of put out a business plan it just kind of fell into place.” [06:00]

–Rob Keller on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emma Straub & Paul Greenberg. Emily is broadcasting off-site today, but she’s still got a fun and jam-packed episode of Sharp & Hot!. First, Emily is joined by Emma Straub, author of The Vacationers – an irresistible, deftly observed novel about the secrets, joys, and jealousies that rise to the surface over the course of an American family’s two-week stay in Mallorca. Later in the show, Emily chats with seafood expert and writer Paul Greenberg about oysters and other topics from his book, American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood. This program was brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

–Emma Straub on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Farmer’s Guild & Classic Snacks Made from Scratch : On today’s episode of Sharp & Hot, host Emily Peterson is joined by Evan Wiig & Tiffany Nurrenbern who talk about The Farmer’s Guild, next generation of farmers, the support structures they need and how to help. After the break, Sean DeTore tells Emily about his pun-driven viewing of Pee Wee’s Playhouse that inspired his Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Homemade Ho Hos, with commentary from Casey Barber, author of Classic Snacks Made from Scratch. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures.

–Evan Wiig On Sharp & Hot

“People don”t realize their ovens have hot spots and cool spots.” [28:00]

–Casey Barber on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deborah Harkness on Sustainable Seafood. First – Emily chats with New York Times best selling author Deborah Harkness, who wrote the All Souls Trilogy of fantasy books. Her wine blog, Good Wine Under $20, is an online record of her search for the best, most affordable wines. These efforts have been applauded by the American Wine Blog Awards, Saveur.com, Wine & Spirits magazine, and Food & Wine magazine. Her wine writing has also appeared on the website Serious Eats and in Wine & Spirits magazine. Later in the show, she opines on the state of sustainable seafood with some help from Tom Colicchio. This program was brought to you by Tabard Inn.

“I grew up in a family where there was always wine on the table.” [02:00]

–Deborah Harkness on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chef Andrew Gruel & Landlady : Tune in for another diverse and entertaining episode of Sharp & Hot as Emily Peterson is joined by Chef Andrew Gruel, the owner of Slapfish Restaurant Group and the band Landlady. She first chats with Andrew about the sustainable seafood industry and common misconceptions around fish. Find out why you need to be thinking beyond the “holy trinity” of salmon, shrimp and tuna and why concerns over sustainability of seafood shouldn’t make you afraid to eat fish! Later on – hear a beautiful live studio performance from Landlady. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

–Andrew Gruel on Sharp & Hot

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.