This week Cutting the Curd talks cheese and standardization. Anne is joined by Susan Sturman of the American Cheese Society to discuss their new upcoming cheesemonger certification program that will be rolled out at the next ACS conference. Tune in to learn about how you can apply and what the requirements are. Don't worry, even those with the wackiest cheese resume's can still apply as Anne and Sue find out. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

Jack & Heather talk to Brigid Sweeney of Animal Welfare Approved about standards and third party certification. For more information check www.animalwelfareapproved.org

On this week's episode of Burning Down the House, host Curtis B. Wayne is joined by Elizabeth Heider, one of the chair members of the U.S. Green Building Council. Elizabeth is a "recovering architect" involved with the USGBC's LEED certification program. Hear about the LEED certification, and how it serves as a framework for architects and designers looking to green the built environment. Elizabeth and Curtis also discuss energy-efficient decisions in their respective homes, and the importance of lighting in the comfort of a space. LEED certification is controversial in some architectural circles; tune in to hear clips from past episodes opposing LEED certification, as well as Elizabeth's responses. This program has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"LEED is not just a checklist; it's a way to communicate with one another, to communicate with clients, architects, the construction industry...it really is a tool. I like to think that it's a great way to see if you're on course, but the real objective is good architecture."

"The greenest square foot is the square foot that you don't have to build."

-- Elizabeth Heider on Burning Down the House