Sarah Obraitis is joined by Nils Noren a VP of Culinary Arts at the French Culinary Institute on today's Eat to the Beat. Nils enjoys the sound of reggae while working in the kitchen.

Damon Celebrates his 30th birthday on a heady episode of The Speakeasy with friend, bar manager and reggae/dancehall DJ Shane Feirstein. Tune in as they talk about Jamaican rum, Jamaican music and the Jamaican lifestyle while sipping on rum and listening to some great tracks. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit Surry Farms.

It's spring- celebrate with Nicole Taylor and Hot Grease! Nicole is joined in the studio by Faith Gilbert of The Letterbox Farm Collective. Hear how five friends joined up to create a community farming effort that crosses state lines. What tips does Faith have for New Yorkers who want to grow some of their own food and herbs? Later, Nicole sits down with Sonya Samuel from Bacchanal Sauce. Hear about Sonya's Caribbean roots, and how her sauce reflects her heritage and her neighborhood of Crown Heights. Nicole tastes the sauce live on air, and gives it her seal of approval. Donate to the Bacchanal Sauce Kickstarter, and don't forget - "it's a party!" Thanks to our sponsor, White Oak Pastures. Music provided by The California Honeydrops.

"If you have the space, it's great to plant perennials. It's a wonderful way to invest in your home." [9:00]

"We felt that because we had that farmer-urban perspective, we could really provide a CSA for people." [12:55]

-- Faith Gilbert on Hot Grease