On today’s THE FOOD SEEN, we wake up and smell the coffee with connoisseur James Freeman and sweets specialist Caitlin Williams Freeman. They are the affogato better known as Blue Bottle Coffee. In their book, The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee, you learn how to grow, source, roast, brew, and drink the best (coffee) bean you’ll ever have. Recipes ranging from stout coffee cake to sesame-absinthe cigars, and of course, an affogato with smoky almond ice cream. Also, hear about Caitlin’s upcoming book project, which came from the art-inspired pastry work she’s done at SF MOMA. Mondrian cake anyone? Most importantly, find out whether James is a pants on or pants off cappuccino drinker. This episode has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"There's nothing about my work that is free form. If I'm developing recipes, I'm adding spices by the half-gram. My goal is to have it come out perfectly every time." [14:30] -- Caitlin Freeman on THE FOOD SEEN

"I love simplicity of the pour over. It's just so elemental. All you need is a little cone filter, a pretty good grinder- and then you just need to pay attention." [17:40] -- James Freeman on THE FOOD SEEN

What goes together better than good food and good beer? This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by some of the gang over at Blind Tiger: Jen Schwertman and Tommy Harder. Tommy is the chef at the iconic NYC craft beer bar, and he's in the studio talking about beer and food pairings. Find out where to use beer in your home cooking in place of wine! Tommy also offers some culinary suggestions about beer styles and their flavor profiles. How do they heighten the taste of food? Rodger Davis calls in to chat about opening his brewery for Faction Brewing in California. Hear how Rodger connected with Captain Lawrence's Scott Vacaro, and learn about the legal difficulties that come with opening a new brewery. Tune in to hear the gang talk about the beer scene out in California; why are so many restaurants in California turning into multi-tap bars? Find out on this episode of Beer Sessions Radio! This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com.

"Ommegang is kind of crazy because they will add other flavors during the brewing process- coriander seeds, spices, etc." [46:00] -- Tommy Harder on Beer Sessions Radio

Why are chefs so crazy? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Scott Haas, clinical psychologist and author of Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant. Scott followed the restaurant staff at Tony Maws' Craigie on Main in order to learn the psychology of the restaurant kitchen. How did Tony react to the book, and why are kitchen staffers so good at leaving their emotions and problems at the door? Later, Jessie chats with Brady Konya and Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits. Learn the steps of the distilling process, and find out how Brady and Ryan's history got them interested in distillation. Find out why Americans are so uniformed about vodka! Also, hear about Middle West's seasonal infusions. What's on the menu at Chardonnay's this week? Jessie and Jen are serving up some 90s-inspired bloody marys! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"Restaurant cooking is diametrically opposed to what we do at home." [19:00] -- Scott Haas on The Morning After

"We love our food- not as an art, but as a craft." [33:10] -- Brady Konya on The Morning After