Tom Arnold, 10/03/12

CEO of Concern Worldwide US and Concern Worldwide

For you and me, it likely means that our favorite breakfast sandwich has a higher price tag. But for the world's poorest people, even the slightest price increase can force families to sell the few assets they have and pull their children out school.

Mark Bazer, 10/03/12

Host, 'The Interview Show'; Syndicated humor columnist.

Lagunitas Brewing Co. Founder Tony Magee stopped by The Interview Show, hosted by Mark Bazer, at The Hideout in Chicago, to talk about why beer has never been better than it is today, as well as his new planned Chicago digs.

Liza de Guia, 10/01/12

Founder and Chief Storyteller, food. curated., www.foodcurated.com

I've never really thought about what actually goes into a pumpkin ale. I guess, I thought it was just a blend of spices that gave the beer its signature flavor. Until now.

Foodiggity, 10/03/12

Foodiggity.com

That's no moon. Nor is it a mere scoop of ice cream. It's part of a series of ice cream cakes by designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien for Häagen-Dazs and the upcoming Christmas season.

Bon Appetit, 10/01/12

Bon Appétit Magazine

Some of the eternal TV characters are defined by their catchphrases, their goofy faces, or even their particular ways of dressing. But our favorites are defined by their bizarre appetites.

Jesse Seaver, 10/02/12

President, Curry Without Worry

Velez and Arora don't consider themselves foodies. And the idea of helping people to embrace permaculture is far from what they studied at school, but Back to the Roots has been incredibly successful, and they never looked back.

Joshua Estrin, 10/02/12

Writer

During a sit down and kick-up-some-calories chat I got an insiders view from Jeff Mauro, star of the Food Network's new show $24 in 24.

Andy Deemer, 10/02/12

Fast food horror filmmaker

With a sign promoting the opportunity to dismember live seafood, we couldn't resist stopping in at Guangzhou's Hong Xing Haixian Jiujia.

Ellen Kanner, 10/01/12

Syndicated columnist, the Edgy Veggie

It's World Vegetarian Day, the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month, when we celebrate and explore the benefits of a meatless life.

Tamar Haspel, 10/01/12

Ex-urbanite now knee-deep in chicken poop: starvingofftheland.com

It's easy to come down hard on pork producers, and I'm perfectly willing to do that, but I think we need to tackle this problem at its source: the demand for ever-cheaper pork.

Tom Macy, 10/01/12

Head bartender, Clover Club

People salivate on line at Starbucks eagerly awaiting their pumpkin spice lattes and delight in slipping on lightweight jackets to compliment the blushing foliage. Why too shouldn't lifting the year's first glass of Apple Brandy be part of the tradition?

Elie Ayrouth, 10/01/12

Founding publisher of Foodbeast.com

No more awkward nibbling in public, no more frosting in your nostrils, just pure blissful frosting-to-cake ratio in every bite.

Ellen Freudenheim, 10/01/12

Freelance Author, Activist

American college graduates are drifting back to the second oldest profession in the world: farming. Liberal arts grads are choosing to work on small, green-minded farms. Here are some words of wisdom for these wanna-be farmers with sustainability on the mind.

Shira Lazar, 10/01/12

Co-Founder, WhatsTrending.com

While the show starts off with a straightforward Whiskey Ginger, our resident mixologist proceeds to get really creative by serving up her original Jar-garitas and even concocting a special "What's Trending" cocktail! (It's a tasty mixture of pineapple juice, ginger ale and vodka.)

Organic Authority.com, 10/01/12

web's leading resource for all things organic

To the untrained cook, fermentation can seem a little scary. In the age of pasteurized and processed foods, letting your food seem to spoil on purpose seems a bit counterintuitive.

Kathy Stevens, 09/28/12

Founder and director, Catskill Animal Sanctuary

So on Monday, October 1, is World Vegetarian Day--the kickoff for Vegetarian Awareness Month than runs throughout October. If you've been toying with the idea of going vegetarian, then let me be your cheerleader, and let the following lists inform and inspire! Good luck...and please share your journey!

Claudia Castillo, 10/01/12

Food Lover, Blogger, Latina

Wondering what to have for dinner tonight? Try a hearty soup with red swiss chard!