Ruth Reichl: a NY Times food critic is the author of the wildly popular Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, as well as Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table. Her latest book is Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table. Hear Ruth's humorous and unconventional beginnings as a food eater and critic along with her insights to where food is going today and what this generation has to offer.

Note: There is also a video version of this interview on Heirloom Meals.