Jeanne Hodesh is talking with Erin Fairbanks about another stellar GrowNYC Greenmarket location- Tribeca. Hear about the history of the neighborhood, the Taste of Tribeca, and the chefs that shop at the Tribeca Greenmarket. Find out what to do in the neighborhood, and what to pick up at the market! Spring is slowly making its approach; find out what Greenmarket locations will be up-and-running across the city, and learn about GrowNYC's 'Educated Eater' event! Thanks to our sponsor, Bonnie Plants.

This week on A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio is joined by celebrity pastry chef to the stars Eric Lanlard who has recently published several recipe books for baking at home. He discusses the origins of baking and the history of prominent bakers who worked under harsh conditions and the comparison to baking today. Hear chef Lanlard talk about early recipe creation and baking for the Queen of England and her passion for food. He discusses the history of Antonin Careme's baking for royal courts as well as his own cooking for celebrities. His most recent book is a selection of recipes for home baking called "Tart It Up!" This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"I wanted to put [savory baking] back in fashion." [2:01]

"I know what it's like to put something on the table and get the wow factor." [2:03]

"I like giving more tips, I like getting more flavors." [2:04]

"Baking is like chemistry." [2:05]

"I want to make [baking] accessible." [2:05]

-- Eric Lanlard, Pastry Chef on A Taste of the Past

This week on Burning Down the House, Curtis B. Wayne has a conversation with architecture and design critic Alexandra Lange about a personal favorite topic of his - criticism. Tune in for a lively discussion on everything from the 8 House to some of Thom Mayne's missteps. What makes criticism effective and fair? How does Alexandra feel about this article? Find out on a critical episode of Burning Down the House. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

"I write about architecture because I can't see myself doing anything else."

"The bottom line for me [with writing] is always clarity. I try to teach my students how to be clear. It sounds simple, but it's actually very difficult."

--architecture and design critic Alexandra Lange on Burning Down the House