This week on the Naturalist welcomes the head garderner of Roberta's Restaurant Melissa Metrick to talk about small-scale gardening and explain more about the gardens in the backyard and on the roof of the radio station that help provide the restaurant with essential ingredients for their delicious food. Later on, Bernie is joined by his partner, Janet, who reveals how she got her own little garden in Central Park. This episode if sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

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We're talking food writing and coffee education on this week's installment of The Morning After. Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock relay an excellent "Front of House" segment, and chat with food writer, producer, and private chef Julia Turshen. Hear about Julia's recent collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow in the form of a book called It's All Good. Hear about the research involved in writing the book, including drinking with Mario Batali and Mark Bittman. How did working with Gwyneth change Julia's opinions about health and wellness? Later, Erin McCarthy of Counter Culture Coffee helps Jessie and Jen with their coffee problems. Why does soy milk coagulate in certains brews? And what are the differences between the different types of iced coffee? Hear how Erin won the 3rd annual U.S. Brewers Cup! Find out what's on the menu at Chardonnay's for Grandma's 90th birthday! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods. Thanks to Obey City for today's music.

"The ratio that we used is based on a ratio developed by the United States government during World War II, when the government was sending out packets of coffee to their troops." [25:45]

"Brewing a whole cup of coffee and then icing it down tends to not only water it down, but leaves a bitter aftertaste." [28:00]

-- Erin McCarthy on The Morning After

The Morning After celebrates Cambridge and Boston on this week's installment. After revisiting a hip hop-filled filled 'Front of House' segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Liz Vilardi of Belly Wine Bar, The Blue Room, and Central Bottle. Hear how Liz got involved in the wine business, and the importance of a wine bar in the Boston food scene. What wines were popular when Liz got involved in the business? And how does Boston wine culture differ from that of New York City? Later, Scott Haas calls in to talk about the release of his book, Back of the House. Hear about some of food at the event, and how Scott came to meet Daniel Boulud. How has Japanese gastronomy changed the way that Scott focuses on food? Also, tune in to hear music from Lily Virginia! Thanks to our sponsor, Hearst Ranch.

"It's all good and well to be a songwriter, but if you're not really saying anything, then what's the point?" [15:30] -- Lily Virginia on The Morning After

"New York does a fantastic job of reminding you of the fact that you are in a city that is much bigger than you, and Boston doesn't always do that." [33:15] --Liz Vilardi on The Morning After