This week on Burning Down the House Curtis speaks to Katy Purvíance Basič of the Verb School and architect Nick Agneta about the nature of inspiration, and the potential benefits or drawbacks of the "all nighter". The trio question whether an architect in need of a concept should wait for inspiration to strike, burn the midnight oil, and work until it does); or should get out, read a book, see a movie, admire some buildings, and then literally go back to the drawing board. This episode was sponsored by Tekserve: your one stop shop for everything Apple. (www.tekserve.com)

There's some friendly chaos going down in the kitchen all around the world! On this HRN Community Session segment, Eddie Shumard sits down with Joe Che, the founder of Chaos Cooking. Listen to this interview to find out what inspired Joe to bring people together with events that feature communal food and drink. Learn how to organize your own Chaos Cooking event in your town, and hear why it can be a valuable experience for both novice and expert home cooks. Learn about past Chaos Cooking events in rich culinary cities like New Orleans and Paris! If you're in the New York City area, make sure to check out Chaos Cooking's upcoming party in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This program has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today's music.

"You can't get anymore intimate than cooking and eating together." [7:30]

"It's an age old recipe- people, food, and drinks!" [10:50]

-- Joe Che of Chaos Cooking

"The kitchen anchors the country's economic, social, and political life." Christine Baumgarthuber revives the dying discipline of home economics on this week's episode of A Taste of the Past. Christine is a writer and blogger for The Austerity Kitchen, and she's talking with Linda Pelaccio about the history of economical cooking. Learn about Juliet Corson, the woman who spread the good word of nutrition and wrote about meals on a budget. Hear how Juliet Corson's writings became political, and ultimately threatened the wages of the working class. How does home ec empower individuals? Listen in to hear Christine and Linda talk about the relationship between home economics education and understanding the food industry. This program has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

"I truly believe that revolution does begin at home. What people cook at home can be a model more mindful means of consumption." [21:15]

-- Christin Baumgarthuber on A Taste of the Past