Eric McClam likes tractors. He also likes building things such as chicken coops and flame weeders (really, check out that gas-fueled homemade contraption in the picture!). Farm manager and co-owner of City Roots Farm in Columbia, SC, Eric gave up a life in architecture to transform a plot of land in the Historic Rosewood neighborhood with his father.

To listen to him tell it, though, he didn't "give up" much of anything, but is learning and living the farm life and transforming a community in the process. Listen to him explain microgreens, hear me giggle like a school girl when he says the phrase "fish poop," and generally go down to the urban farm with us!

Christina knows that sometimes the best part of a long day is when that cake perfectly comes out of the pan. As head of the dessert program at Charleston, SC's Hominy Grill, she cranks out the goodies (along with her staff), including Coconut Cake, fruit pies, and the best Chocolate Pudding you're ever likely to have. What makes her tic? How does she feel about the use of real butter? And most importantly, what is her go to dessert for her children's school functions? All are answered when Christina and I sit down to chat.