On this week's installment of Let's Eat In, Cathy Erway is joined in the studio by Nicole J. Caruth of With Food in Mind, an organization driven to educate about food through the arts. Listen in to Nicole talk about her background in the art world, and why so many contemporary artists choose food as their muse. Hear about some artists that have used food and art as a means to create social change. How have iPhones changed the art of food photography? Later, Nicole and Cathy talk about With Food in Mind's after-school program launch, and what it means for black and Latino children in New York City. Tune in to hear discussions about freeganism, as well as Let's Eat In's signature date meal question. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"When people think of dumpster diving, they think of food that has rotted already. A lot of times grocery stores and restaurants are required to throw out food that is perfectly fine to consume." -- Nicole J. Caruth on Let's Eat In

On this week's episode of Let's Eat In, Cathy Erway is talking Indian cuisine with Chitra Agrawal, founder of The ABCD's of Cooking blog. Tune into this episode to learn the difference between North and South Indian cooking, and why Chitra has become a crusader specifically for South Indian cuisine. Cathy and Chitra are collaborating on a South Indian Cider Harvest Dinner at Jimmy's No. 43 on October 15th; find out what's on the menu! What is Chitra cooking with her fall CSA share this month? Find out how South Indian dishes can be adapted using local ingredients from the Mid Atlantic. Finally, what would Chitra cook for her ideal date? This episode has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"Using local ingredients is not novel to Indian cooking." 4:11

"There's not a lot of visibility for Indian chefs... The popularity of Indian food is growing, and I think that will affect the personalities that we see cooking it." 21:30

-- Chitra Agrawal on Let's Eat In

On this week's episode of Let's Eat In, Cathy Erway is joined by Ian Halbwachs and Lucas Marino, sous chefs at The Darby NYC. Tune in to hear what seasonal ingredients Ian has been picking up at the Union Square Greenmarket, and how he incorporates them into dishes at The Darby. Listen in to hear Cathy, Ian, and Lucas discuss home cooking in New York City in relation to the restaurant scene. Hear why coffee snobbery might be good for NYC's cafe culture. Tune in to find out Lucas' opinion on the molecular gastronomy trend, and hear about Lucas and Ian's ideal date meals! This program has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"[Food culture] has taken away from people actually cooking themselves. There are a lot of foodie people out there who enjoy the food, but they can't replicate it in their home." [8:10] -- Lucas Marino on Let's Eat In