Sharp & Hot

It’s the Lady Butcher Show! This week on Sharp & Hot, host Emily Peterson is joined by two bad-ass butchers that also happen to be ladies – Melissa Khoury of Saussicon in Cleveland and Emilie Frolich of the Heritage Meat Shop in New York City. Tune in and learn how they both got into butchering as a career and what it’s like breaking down animals for a living. Can cutting up animal parts be considered “zen”? According to Melissa, the answer is yes! From bonesaws to breeds, from sausage to slaughterhouses – get the full scoop on animal butchery from two ladies who know what’s what when it comes to meat. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market

–Melissa Khoury on Sharp & Hot

“When it comes to genetics there’s a lot of things to consider but usually older breeds have been perpetuated because they are relatively easy to take of and they respond to predation much better. They have instincts, they are much better animals.” [18:00]

–Emilie Frolich on Sharp & Hot

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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make things grow in the soil. Tune in to this week’s episode of Sharp & Hot to find out how our future gardeners are being educated – and why you too can become a gardener sooner than you think! Host Emily Peterson is joined in-studio by Ethne Clarke, Editor in Chief of Organic Gardening Magazine, and Maggie Cheney, Director of Farms and Education at EcoStation:NY and Bushwick Campus Farms. Today’s show was sponsored by Bonnie Plants.

“Gardening is not rocket science. Working in the soil and making something grow doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out.” [14:00]

–Ethne Clarke on Sharp & Hot

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This week on Sharp & Hot, Emily Peter plays an interview she conducted with Celebrity Chef Ted Reader. Ted has just released a new cookbook called _Gastro Grilling_7 that will make you want to fire it up. Learn about grills, grilling and cooking with fire at large. Emily and co-host Matt Wang wax poetic on freelance life, food television and meditation later in the show, in an entertaining and insightful segment. This program was brought to you by Le Creuset

“I love the fact I can go outside every day fire up one of my grills and smokers and cook something different. It’s an exciting time, every day. I look forward to every meal that I make. I put a lot of effort into it for my family, friends, etc. I look forward to the next great thing I’m going to pop in my mouth – that’s why I’m a big guy!” [08:00]

–Ted Reader on Sharp & Hot

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This week on Sharp & Hot, Emily focuses on educating children about cooking as well as planting campaigns. Meredith Hill is the developer and author of Dig Plant Grow, a free online resource that helps plant the seeds for garden-based education. Diana Rice, registered dietitian and PR associate at Kids Cook Monday, explains how her program provides everything needed to get kids cooking at home. Tune in to hear how these great programs are helping kids learn to cook! This program has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants. Today’s music provided by Obey City.

–Diana Rice on Sharp & Hot

“It’s important to remember that gardening can happen anywhere.” [19:35]

–Meredith Hill on Sharp & Hot

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It began as a little blog highlighting the recipes and crafts of the Norwegian-born food and prop stylist Paul Lowe. Six years later, Sweet Paul is an online magazine followed by millions and a print quarterly sold nationwide in specialty stores. Now — Paul Lowe is a published author, as Sweet Paul Eat and Make: Charming Recipes and Kitchen Crafts You Will Love hits stores April 2014. On this week’s episode of Sharp & Hot, Emily Peterson chats with Paul Lowe himself. Hear him read excerpts from the book, discuss his childhood and how he finds his inspirations. This program was sponsored by Le Creuset.

–Paul Lowe on Sharp & Hot

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Learn a great technique for hard boiled eggs from Eli Kaimeh, chef du cuisine at Per Se, learn about the Bocuse d’Or competition, and hear from James Beard Award nominated filmmaker Andrew Grace on a jam-packed episode of Sharp & Hot. Host Emily Peterson teaches you how to be more creative in the kitchen and takes a deep look into the culinary traditions and culture of the South. This program was sponsored by Le Creuset‎.

–Filmmaker Andrew Grace on Sharp & Hot

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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This week on Sharp & Hot, Emily and Matt explore the bewildering issue, and invite chicken biologist Ron Kean to the show to provide some professional insight on some caller questions. This program has been sponsored by Le Creuset. Today’s music provided by Takstar.

Matt Wang on Sharp & Hot

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This week on Sharp & Hot, co-host Matt Wang returns! Emily and Matt answer a caller question from last week’s episode about healthcare and taxes. Then Emily tells us about raising chickens at her house and the complications involved in selling their eggs. After the break, the hosts discuss the gluten-free trend that has been sweeping the country over the few years. This program has been sponsored by Le Creuset. Today’s music provided by Dead Stars.

“You should have to take a semester in high school to break free from that…” [19:00]

Chef Emily Peterson on Sharp & Hot

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This is Matt Wang’s last week as a co-host on Sharp & Hot! Emily and Matt discuss the life of a cook, and how it can be difficult to lead a normal life in this profession. Then Emily brings up the debate of undercharging for bar food in order to charge more for drinks, and Matt provides his counterargument. Later, we get some caller questions about breaking the habit of a poor diet. Tune in for all this and more! This program has been sponsored by Le Creuset. Today’s music provided by Space Ghost.

“I definitely think the kinder, gentler restaurant business is happening in a lot of ways.” [11:00]

Matt Wang on Sharp & Hot

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This week we pick up right where we left off as Matt Wang joins us again for Sharp & Hot. Matt and Emily discuss the recent buzz over Whole Foods list of foods that they refuse to carry. After the break, they talk about a number of gross things they have seen in restaurants. Tune in to hear what strange things they’ve encountered! This program has been sponsored by Le Creuset. Today’s music provided by Takstar.

“I can’t cook at home. I learned how to cook in restaurants, so I can only cook for an army.” [11:30]

“The agency of self control is not on Whole Foods, it’s on you.” [16:45]

Matt Wang on Sharp & Hot

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