Brew some awesome beers at home with the help of Brooklyn Homebrew and Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme are joined in the studio by Danielle Cefaro and Benjamin Stutz of Brooklyn Homebrew to talk about the founding of their supply store, and how the homebrew scene has expanded in New York City since its inception. Find out what new varieties of hops are in stock at Brooklyn Homebrew! Later, hear an interview with Greg Doss and Jess Caudill of Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. What new yeast strains and blends are being released by Wyeast for the spring, and find out how did Greg and Jess harvest some of these strains. What beers should people try to brew with the new Wyeast blends? Find out on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Thanks to our sponsor, S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"If you do use hops when making a Berliner Weisse, make sure you use a wort with an IBU below eight because you'll inhibit your Lactobacillus." [22:50] -- Jess Caudill on Fuhmentaboudit!

Learn how to preserve meat and survive the winter on this week's episode of Let's Eat In! Cathy Erway is talking with Scott Bridi, the founder of Brooklyn Cured. Brooklyn Cured makes smoked meats, paté, and sausages in-house! Scott teaches you the different ways to cure meat - dry curing, smoking, and combinations of the two. Find out how Scott's Italian American heritage furthered his love of cured meats. Scott explains how updating and interpreting classic recipes can produce something completely unique and tasty! How do preservatives like nitrates and nitrates affect the flavor and color of meat? Finally, Scott talks about his simple, ideal date meal! This episode has been sponsored by Catskill Provisions.

"We're preserving food. We're not doing it because we have to, we do it because we like how it tastes. Its history is steeped in preserving every part of the animal, and ensuring that your family can eat during every part of the year." [11:20]

"If you see sodium derivatives on a label in mass, you might want to stay away from it because that means it's highly processed." [21:50]

-- Scott Bridi on Let's Eat In

This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz is joined in the studio by Adam Kolesar. But Adam's not here to talk about tiki drinks! Adam works with The Brooklyn Feeding Academy, an institution that helps young children overcome feeding difficulties and disorders. Hear how an inability to distinguish food textures can cause some children to perceive certain foods as a threat! How does Adam help children cope with their maladaptations? Freelance Whales come back to Snacky Tunes and play some of their new songs live in the studio! Tune in to hear the band talk live sound troubles, favorite tour mates, and their sophomore record! This program has been brought to you by Tekserve.

"It's hard for people in this community who love food to identify with others who look at food as a potential threat." [8:45] -- Adam Kolesar on Snacky Tunes

"It's so inspiring when you surround yourself with great bands. Sometimes their influence comes in passively." [46:00] -- Freelance Whales on Snacky Tunes