If you follow food, you've heard of Mark Bittman. He's an acclaimed food journalist, personality and writer of over 20 books including the How to Cook Everything series and the award-winning Food Matters. He was the lead food writer in the Sunday Magazine for the New York Times, where he became the country's first food-focused op-ed columnist for a major news publication. Mark has a history of sharing our True to Food vision of authenticity and respect for the food on every level.

We highly suggest being on a first name basis with your local whole animal butcher. Highly dedicated to the craft, their guidance can make a real difference in what you bring to the table. Meet Sam Garwin of Fleishers Craft Butchery in New York as she talks to best-selling author and former New York Times columnist, Mark Bittman about what it takes to make your meal better on every level. Sam knows her farmers well, and that relationship plays a part in the way the meat tastes.