On today’s THE FOOD SEEN, Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream in Columbus, Ohio (and now Nashville, TN), brings cool to the summer heat, and now, learn to make her crave-worthy creations at home, through her new cookbook. Salty Caramel, Bacon Praline, Backyard Mint … they will all make you SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! This episode is sponsored by Roberta's Restaurant.

How can small chocolate compete in the marketplace? This week on Straight, From the Source, Clay Gordon is joined by Jeff Shepherd, founder and leader of a chocolate flock in Central Point, OR - the award-winning Lillie Belle Farms. They discuss how a craft/artisan chocolate business can compete against “big chocolate” - and not only survive, but thrive and prosper. Find out how Jeff found his passion for chocolate and how he's explored everything from organic cocoa beans to added value products. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures

"The majority of the cocoa beans on the planet are not farmed organically." [2:22]

"We still mold and wrap our chocolate bars by hand!" [13:50]

"We're all old now so chocolate is the only drug we can all agree on!" [29:24]

Jeff Shepherd of Lillie Belle Farms on Straight From the Source

We're talking gruits and brewing with botanicals on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett are joined in the studio by Bruce Williams of Williams Brothers and Pete Dickson of Sixpoint Craft Ales. Tune in to hear a brief interview with Mary and Dr. Fritz Briem about historic ales, and how hops affect protein and alpha acid levels in beer. Bruce talks about brewing with local, foraged ingredients to make brews that reflect the Scottish landscape. Heather, spruce, and pine- these are all ingredients that define the Scottish terroir! Later, Pete talks about Sixpoint's Mad Scientist series, and how their brewery is taking on the challenge of difficult and historic styles. What ingredients are included in the upcoming Mad Scientist beer? Find out on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! This program has been sponsored by Artisanal Imports.

"These are precedents of our country; they are local, regional flavors that we are trying to include." [7:30] -- Bruce Williams on Fuhmentaboudit!