Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Milk Street Radio

Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out ho...

Transylvania Road Trip! The Amazing Home Cooking of Romania

Transylvania Road Trip! The Amazing Home Cooking of Romania

Irina Georgescu joins us to relive her and Chris’s journey to the heart of Transylvania. We discover the world of Romanian breads, snack pies, sour soups and folklore. Plus, archaeologist Brendan Foley explores a 15th-century shipwreck and uncovers a king's medieval spice cabinet; Alex Aïnouz reimagines deviled eggs; Cheryl Day returns to answer baking questions; and we make Irina’s recipe for Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries. Get the recipe for Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries here.Listen t

Feb 21, • 50:36

Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm

Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm

Alice Waters thinks David Mas Masumoto’s peaches could change the world. Today, Masumoto shares his search for the perfect peach and the shocking family secret that changed the history of his farm. Plus, we chat with Nichole Accettola about Scandinavian baking, from cinnamon knots to rye bread, and we learn the language of strawberries. (Originally aired February 1, 2024.)Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Feb 14, • 50:34

Emeril Live! Up Close and Personal with Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Live! Up Close and Personal with Emeril Lagasse

This week, we’re looking at the pioneers of food television. Emeril Lagasse reflects on his unlikely start at the Food Network, how he’s different from his on-screen persona and why he just opened his first Portuguese restaurant. Plus, Michelle T. King tells the story of Fu Pei-mei, Taiwan’s first cooking TV star, our very own co-host and food TV star Sara Moulton answers caller cooking questions, and Adam Gopnik weighs in on the spectacle of Iron Chef.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podca

Feb 7, • 50:58

10 Biggest Food Lies

10 Biggest Food Lies

Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to one overlooked fish, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup; and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls. (Originally aired February 29, 2024.)Get the recipe for Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup here.Li

Jan 31, • 51:01

Everything You Need to Know about Sourdough (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Everything You Need to Know about Sourdough (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Richard Hart is here with the hottest takes in bread baking and sourdough—why he doesn’t care about your old sourdough starter, what everyone gets wrong about supermarket bread, and why the bread in Paris is, well, lacking. Plus, antique bookseller Don Lindgren reveals the history of community cookbooks, J. Kenji López-Alt discovers the perfect way to cut an onion, and we make Turkish Crescent Cookies with Spiced Walnut Filling.Get the recipe for Turkish Crescent Cookies with Spiced Walnut Filli

Jan 24, • 51:02

Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts

Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts

This week, we taste the sweeter side of Mexican cuisine with chef Fany Gerson. Traveling from Mexico City to Veracruz to Oaxaca, we explore regional confections like chili-flavored paletas and guava and cheese doughnuts. Plus, we take a seat at the Noir Bar with writer and television host Eddie Muller, who infuses classic cocktails with a cinematic twist; Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett of “A Way With Words” unpack the history hidden in your spice cabinet; and we prepare a very crispy Korean F

Jan 17, • 51:02

Food Predictions 2025: NYT's Kim Severson Speaks Out

Food Predictions 2025: NYT's Kim Severson Speaks Out

Kim Severson of the New York Times predicts the biggest food trends of 2025—from dirty sodas and whiskey ketchup to the new supermarket and the ingredient of the year. Also up this week, we get a lesson in southern Thai cooking from Nok Suntaranon, we make Bread Dumplings in Broth, Adam Gopnik examines what happens when we quit the foods we love, and Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton answer our first caller questions of 2025.Get this week’s recipe Canederli in Brodo (Bread Dumplings in Broth)

Jan 10, • 51:02

Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table

Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table

We’re joined by New York Times book critic and author Dwight Garner. He presents food quips from his favorite writers, as well as John Updike’s lunch routine and Hunter S. Thompson’s party tricks. Plus, anthropologist Manvir Singh helps us digest the world of “meat-fluencers” and their all-meat diets; A Way with Words give credit to the Old Norse words lingering in our kitchens; and we prepare a Pakistani-Style Chicken Biryani. (Originally aired January 4th, 2024.)Get this week’s recipe for Paki

Jan 3, • 50:33

Best of 2024: Food Lies, Veggie Souls, Restaurant Secrets and Favorite Calls

Best of 2024: Food Lies, Veggie Souls, Restaurant Secrets and Favorite Calls

We’re looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2024. We’ll share the surprises—from the secret lives of vegetables, to the underworld of restaurant reservations—and the best culinary advice we received from guests like José Andres and Stella Parks. Plus, Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton revisit the most memorable listener questions of the year.You can find our Best Recipes of 2024 collection here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See

Dec 27, 2024 • 50:34

Holiday Lollapalooza! Cronuts, Cocktails, Baking Q&A and the Best Books of 2024

Holiday Lollapalooza! Cronuts, Cocktails, Baking Q&A and the Best Books of 2024

It’s an all-out holiday hour of Milk Street Radio! We check in with French baker Dominique Ansel about how the invention of the cronut changed his life, his secret trick to a perfect fruit soufflé and why you shouldn’t buy cookies in France. Plus, author Julia Georgallis offers three tips for how to eat (and drink!) your Christmas tree; Adam Gopnik and Chris Kimball reflect on their top food books of the year; J.M. Hirsch provides a festive batched cocktail recipe; Cheryl Day answers your bigges

Dec 20, 2024 • 50:58

Extended Interview: Al Roker Dreams of Turkey!

Extended Interview: Al Roker Dreams of Turkey!

In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended interview with Al Roker. Al makes his return to Milk Street to discuss his latest cookbook — a collaboration with his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — as well as the jobs he worked prior to landing at NBC and the food he uses as a test to determine whether or not someone can be his friend. You can find our Best Recipes of 2024 collection here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See

Dec 14, 2024 • 19:05

Al Roker Dreams of Turkey!

Al Roker Dreams of Turkey!

Al Roker is back on Milk Street with family recipes and television stories to share. He recalls celebrity-filled lunches at the NBC commissary and the holiday meal he dreamt of while recovering from surgery. Plus, Ben Mims reveals the secret history of cookies; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words” express holiday gratitude with food-themed compliments; and we prepare Cantonese Sweet-and-Sour Pork.Get this week’s recipe for Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork here.You can find our Be

Dec 13, 2024 • 50:58

Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies

Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies

In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about baking. Cheryl Day—cookbook author, co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and now Milk Street Radio guest co-host—reveals her tips for perfect biscuits, cakes and cookies. Plus, a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; Chris Kimball and Dan Pashman consider the muffin; and is it magic, or is it Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes?Get the recipe for Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes here.Listen to Milk Street

Dec 10, 2024 • 46:19

The Cake Whisperer Solves Your Baking Problems!

The Cake Whisperer Solves Your Baking Problems!

We’re kicking off the holiday season with Rose Levy Beranbaum and Woody Wolston in celebration of the 35th anniversary of “The Cake Bible.” Beranbaum and Wolston reveal their tricks for génoise, their secret ingredient for perfect chocolate cake and their full-throated defense of fondant—yes, fondant! Plus, we explore the delightfully strange world of food miniatures with Emily Kenway, Chris and Sara answer your holiday cooking questions, and we make Almond and Citrus Biscotti.Get this week’s re

Dec 6, 2024 • 51:01

Waiter Tells All: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining

Waiter Tells All: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining

This week, we go behind the scenes of French restaurants with writer and former waiter Edward Chisholm to experience the chaotic rush of Sunday brunch, discover where waiters go on their time off and find out what happens to your food before it reaches the plate. Plus, we investigate a street food mystery in India with journalist Barkha Kumari, Adam Gopnik gets in a pickle about fermented foods, and we make the Moroccan beef and chickpea stew harira. (Originally aired December 9, 2022.)Get this

Nov 29, 2024 • 50:58

Thanksgiving Hotline, Plus the 2-Hour Turkey!

Thanksgiving Hotline, Plus the 2-Hour Turkey!

It’s our annual Thanksgiving special, and we’re dedicating the hour to solving your toughest problems. Jet Tila has ideas for reimagining vegetable side dishes, Cheryl Day solves the issue of overflowing pies, Christopher Kimball defends mini marshmallows on sweet potato casserole, and much more. Plus, we’ll get a Thanksgiving poetry reading from Adam Gopnik, find out how to make a turkey in just two hours and hear about our listeners’ most unique holiday traditions.We want to hear your culinary

Nov 22, 2024 • 50:59

Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones

Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones

Madhur Jaffrey joins us and shares memories from mountain picnics in the Himalayas, her favorite way to enjoy a mango and stories from her career as a film and food star. Plus, we make Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads and journalist David Johns tries to find out—could ice cream actually be good for you? (Originally aired November 9, 2023.)Get this week’s recipe for Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected tec

Nov 15, 2024 • 50:57

Superhot Chili Peppers: The Agony, the Ecstasy, the Insanity!

Superhot Chili Peppers: The Agony, the Ecstasy, the Insanity!

Matt Goulding shares stories from his new documentary series, “Omnivore.” We find out why he followed a tuna on a journey around the world, what Big Ag can learn from Mexican corn farmers and what happened when René Redzepi served one of the world’s hottest chili peppers at Noma. Plus, Sonoko Sakai reveals how to “wafu” your cooking, J. Kenji López-Alt solves the problems of cooking fish at home, and we uncover the history of Ukrainian borsch.Get this week’s recipe for Ukrainian Borsch here.We w

Nov 8, 2024 • 50:59

The Vegan Nightmare! Do Vegetables Have Souls?

The Vegan Nightmare! Do Vegetables Have Souls?

According to journalist Zoë Schlanger, your garden isn’t just full of plants that are alive, but plants that can think—like the rice plant, which recognizes its own family members. Schlanger takes us inside a hotbed of scientific controversy: the study of plant intelligence. Plus, the Washington Post’s Joe Yonan masters the art of plant-based cooking; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette help us wrap our heads around food words; and we make a Greek White Bean Soup.Get this week’s recipe for Greek W

Nov 1, 2024 • 50:57

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead

This week, we’re celebrating the holiday of tricks and treats with Halloween scholar Lesley Bannatyne. She teaches us how to emulate the romping Halloween parties of the Victorian era, complete with matchmaking games and dinners for the dead. Plus, we discuss Cotton Candy Grapes and other new candy-inspired flavors in fruit breeding; Dan Pashman has a suggestion for your trick-or-treat offering this year; and we make a German-Style winter squash bread. (Originally aired October 28, 2022.)Get thi

Oct 25, 2024 • 50:58

Corn Dogs, Donuts and Tamales: Eating to Win on the Campaign Trail

Corn Dogs, Donuts and Tamales: Eating to Win on the Campaign Trail

Some of the most memorable moments in politics haven’t happened at speeches or debates—they’ve been all about food. Today, we talk about food on the campaign trail with New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson. Plus, Gary He studies the menu at McDonald's locations around the world; Alex Aïnouz reveals his quest for potato chip perfection; and we make Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken, Corn and Capers.Get this week’s recipe for Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken, Corn and Capers here.We w

Oct 18, 2024 • 50:14

Restaurant Confidential: Tom Colicchio Tells All

Restaurant Confidential: Tom Colicchio Tells All

Before there was “Top Chef,” Tom Colicchio worked for and launched some of the greatest restaurants in New York. This week, he shares his best stories and takes us inside the kitchens of some of the hottest restaurants of the last 30 years. Plus, Emily Monaco reveals the best places to eat in Paris right now, Tamar Haspel decodes supermarket labels, and we solve the mysteries of Cacio e Pepe.Get this week’s recipe for Cacio e Pepe here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks

Oct 11, 2024 • 50:15

Michael Twitty’s Kosher Soul

Michael Twitty’s Kosher Soul

Writer and historian Michael Twitty share the stories and foods of the African and Jewish diasporas. Plus, we explore the wide world of breakfast cereals with Gabe Fonseca, make spaghetti with parsley pesto and consider the apple with Dan Pashman. (Originally aired September 8, 2022.) Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk S

Oct 4, 2024 • 49:50

Smuggling Baby Eels: The New Black Market

Smuggling Baby Eels: The New Black Market

This week: Suitcases full of contraband. A smuggler who writes poetry in jail. And the chance to make thousands of dollars in one night. Reporter Otis Gray brings us the story of America’s eel fishing boom—and what happened when it got out of hand. Plus, Kenji López-Alt discusses the surprising science of salting scrambled eggs, and we make kefta in a creamy tahini sauce.Get this week’s recipe for Baked Kefta with Tahini here.Listen to Otis Gray’s “Sleepy” podcast here. Music in Otis Gray’s piec

Sep 27, 2024 • 49:50

The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert

The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert

This week, we get a seafood masterclass from one of the world’s greatest chefs, Eric Ripert. He also explains why sauce is the hardest technique to master and reflects on the moment he decided to change the way he ran Le Bernardin. Plus, Milk Street’s science editor, Guy Crosby, joins us to answer our most pressing food science questions, and we uncover the true origins of Chicken Kyiv. (Originally aired October 19, 2023.)Get this week’s recipe for Chicken Kyiv here.We want to hear your culinary

Sep 20, 2024 • 50:55

Baking Myth-Busters with Stella Parks

Baking Myth-Busters with Stella Parks

BraveTart is back! Stella Parks is here to set the record straight on baking. From buttermilk to pie dough, Parks reveals what can go so wrong and how to get it right. And we’re not done with the sweets yet: We also get a taste for real Vermont maple syrup with veteran sugarer Peter Gregg, we take the anxiety out of baking with blender cakes, “A Way With Words” explores the sticky history of honey, and Cheryl Day returns to answer your baking questions. Get this week’s recipe for Blender Cake he

Sep 13, 2024 • 49:42

The Most Dangerous Wine: A Smuggler's Story

The Most Dangerous Wine: A Smuggler's Story

We interview Jason Wise about his film “Somm: Cup of Salvation,” which tells the story of winemaker Vahe Keushguerian, who smuggled ancient grapes from Iran to make the first Persian wine in over 40 years. Plus, food scientist Anwesha Sarkar explains how she built a 3D-printed human tongue to study food texture; we cook up the original Spaghetti and Meatballs; and Adam Gopnik shares what’s new with wedding food—from the delightful to the downright absurd. Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti and

Sep 6, 2024 • 49:46

Carla Hall Reclaims Soul Food

Carla Hall Reclaims Soul Food

Chef Carla Hall is here to change the way we think about soul food. Plus, we explore cooking with cannabis; Adam Gopnik tells us how to cope when our favorite restaurants close; and we serve up Sweet Fresh Corn Pudding. (Originally aired May 17, 2019).Get this week’s recipe for Sweet Fresh Corn Pudding here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.1

Aug 30, 2024 • 50:58

Refrigerator Revolution: The Surprising Art of Keeping Cool!

Refrigerator Revolution: The Surprising Art of Keeping Cool!

This week, it's all about food inventions and innovations. Nicola Twilley reveals the secret history of refrigeration, from ingenious fridge designs to Rwanda’s pioneering “coldscape.” Plus, meat scientist Chris Calkins invents new cuts of steaks, and Dan Pashman wonders if the food tech takeover is actually a bust. Finally, we share a recipe for the pope’s spaghetti.Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cookin

Aug 23, 2024 • 50:34

Rent a Falcon, Save Your Vineyard! The New Airborne Security Guards

Rent a Falcon, Save Your Vineyard! The New Airborne Security Guards

Falcons are smart, fast and lethal––but they can also be a farm’s greatest defense against losing an entire harvest. Master falconer Alina Blankenship tells us about protecting fields of grapes and blueberries with her flock of highly-skilled birds, from the falcon that operates like a jet-fighter to the hawk that patrols crops like a bouncer. Plus, Kim Severson reports on Gen Z’s “milk shame” and what the dairy industry is trying to do about it; Alex Aïnouz pursues perfect creme brûlée; and we

Aug 16, 2024 • 50:58

The Dark World of Restaurant Reservations: How to Cheat the System

The Dark World of Restaurant Reservations: How to Cheat the System

Journalist Adam Iscoe takes us inside the underworld of restaurant reservations. Plus, Viola Buitoni teaches us about weeknight Italian cooking, Adam Gopnik shares Mark Twain’s favorite American foods, and Cheryl Day returns to answer baking questions.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on:

Aug 9, 2024 • 50:59

Dinner SOS: I Need to Feed My Friend Group

Dinner SOS: I Need to Feed My Friend Group

Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at “Dinner SOS.” “Dinner SOS” is the podcast where Bon Appétit answers desperate home cooks' cries for help. This week we’re sharing the episode “I Need to Feed My Friend Group.” Caller Maggie invited a group of old friends to her small upstate New York house, expecting some to drop out last minute. But nobody did, and now she has to feed 21 adults, 7 toddlers and 3 dogs ... for a week! “Dinner SOS” host Chris Morocco taps in Sarah Copeland and An

Aug 6, 2024 • 35:21

Vive La France! Jacques Pépin, Parisian Cakes and Bourguignon Burgers

Vive La France! Jacques Pépin, Parisian Cakes and Bourguignon Burgers

In honor of the Paris Olympics, we’re celebrating French cuisine. Jacques Pépin offers a masterclass in deboning chicken and recalls his early days tending the coal stove at the Plaza Athénée. Plus, Aleksandra Crapanzano provides tips for effortlessly Parisian cakes; Alex Aïnouz puts a very French spin on the classic American burger; and we learn how to make Chickpea Flour Flatbread. (Originally aired September 30, 2022).Get this week’s recipe for Chickpea Flour Flatbread here.We want to hear yo

Aug 2, 2024 • 50:59

Welcome to Our Cocktail Hour! Bourbon Myths, Martini Crawls and Mixology Tips

Welcome to Our Cocktail Hour! Bourbon Myths, Martini Crawls and Mixology Tips

It's a very happy hour of Milk Street Radio: Chef Edward Lee returns for a tour of Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, where the water is sweeter, the barrels are (accidentally!) charred, and the rickhouses are sacred territory. Plus, Gary Shteyngart recounts his wet, dry, twisted and dirty martini tour of New York City; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words” reveal the surprising origin of the word “cocktail”; and J.M. Hirsch offers an innovative mixology tip. Get this week’s reci

Jul 26, 2024 • 51:01

Butter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!

Butter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!

We dive into the world of state, county and agricultural fairs with Marla Calico to learn about their history, impact and why roast beef sundaes are all the rage at fairgrounds across the country. Plus, we head to the Iowa State Fair to meet the woman who carves cows out of butter and the kids striving to create the world’s ugliest cake. We also get a crash course in wine from sommelier André Hueston Mack and we make Eggplant and Tahini Dip. Get this week’s recipe for Eggplant and Tahini Dip her

Jul 19, 2024 • 51:01

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

The Glory Days of In-Flight Dining: From Smorgasbord to Baked Alaska

Is airplane food bad on purpose? Historian Richard Foss takes us through the turbulent history of food in flight, from extravagant meals aboard zeppelins, to the flaming Baked Alaskas once served en route to Singapore, to the truth about mediocre food service on planes today. Plus, Rebecca Rupp tells us how carrots won the Trojan War, Amanda Herbert shares a recipe for the world’s first macaroni and cheese, and we head to Bogotá for a lesson on great barbecue.Get the recipe for Colombia

Jul 12, 2024 • 51:00

Back Streets Italy: Pizza School, Fried Artichokes, Island Hopping and "Dirty" Pasta

Back Streets Italy: Pizza School, Fried Artichokes, Island Hopping and "Dirty" Pasta

This week, we’re exploring Italy’s best recipes and stories. Leah Koenig brings us inside the Roman Jewish kitchen for fried artichokes as crisp as potato chips, a cherry pie that has a secret and the beef stew that made her break vegetarianism. Plus, Katie Parla gives us a tour of Italian island cuisine, Matt Goulding infiltrates the secret society that reigns over Neapolitan pizza, Viola Buitoni reveals a surprising use for balsamic vinegar, and we make Rome’s “dirty” pasta, Rigatoni

Jul 5, 2024 • 51:01

July Fourth Jubilee: Weiner Wisdom, Mustard Madness and Flag Cake Confections!

July Fourth Jubilee: Weiner Wisdom, Mustard Madness and Flag Cake Confections!

Fire up the grill: This week, we’re covering all of your July Fourth favorites. We unravel the history of the hot dog with author Bruce Kraig and hear from Hot Dog Ambassador John Champlin about one unforgettable frankfurter. Plus, Ken Zuckerman of the National Mustard Museum touts mustard as the ultimate condiment; J. Kenji López-Alt takes grilled corn to the next level; and Rose Hattabaugh shares new ideas for an old favorite: flag cake. Get this week's recipe for 1-2-3 Frosting here.

Jun 28, 2024 • 51:01

Live From Las Vegas! Dive Bars, the Best Table in Town and Old-Time Vegas Faves

Live From Las Vegas! Dive Bars, the Best Table in Town and Old-Time Vegas Faves

It’s our first live episode of Milk Street Radio, recorded at The Beverly Theater in Las Vegas! In this special episode, Su Kim Chung shares Las Vegas’s most fascinating restaurants from history; “Top Chef” contestant and Black Sheep chef/owner Jamie Tran answers live cooking questions; and Neon Feast creator Al Mancini takes us on his ultimate food and drinking tour—complete with tiki rooms, hidden gems and one unforgettable dive bar that serve shots out of porcelain toilets.This speci

Jun 26, 2024 • 41:43

Inside the Experimental Kitchen with Shola Olunloyo

Inside the Experimental Kitchen with Shola Olunloyo

We chat with research chef Shola Olunloyo about the cutting-edge culinary projects he undertakes at his experimental food laboratory, Studiokitchen. He tells us about mashing up tortellini and soup dumplings, how to make bread that tastes like a malted milkshake and why he looks to jazz musicians for culinary inspiration. Plus, New Zealand chef Monique Fiso teaches us about Māori cuisine, Dan Pashman shows us how to make better pasta salad, and we make Shrimp, Orzo and Zucchini with Ouz

Jun 21, 2024 • 52:02

Grilling Special: Wheelbarrow BBQ, the Perfect Steak, and Your Cookout Questions

Grilling Special: Wheelbarrow BBQ, the Perfect Steak, and Your Cookout Questions

In this special episode, we chat with Meathead about how to grill the perfect steak; Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co. share grilling traditions from across the Levant; Dan Pashman brings on the controversy and tells us why he thinks grilling is overrated; and Chris and Sara take your cookout questions.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! He

Jun 19, 2024 • 37:39

Food Fights: I Love You But I Hate Your Cooking

Food Fights: I Love You But I Hate Your Cooking

Forget the bedroom: the kitchen is where relationships are made and broken. Journalist Ella Quittner reveals the many ways the kitchen causes problems in our love lives, and what psychologists say we can do about it. Plus, listeners call in with their own culinary feuds; writer Crystal Wilkinson recalls the kitchen ghosts and family recipes of her Appalachian childhood; and we make Pakistani-style Potato Stuffed Naan at home.Get this week’s recipe for Potato-Stuffed Naan here.We want to

Jun 14, 2024 • 51:05

Dining Disasters and a Michelin-Starred Nightmare: True Restaurant Stories

Dining Disasters and a Michelin-Starred Nightmare: True Restaurant Stories

This week, we share stories from the world of fine dining. Maître d' Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has encounters with mobsters, fainting celebrities and unruly guests at New York’s top restaurants and reveals the secrets to great service. Writer Geraldine DeRuiter sits down for the world’s strangest Michelin-starred meal: She eats rancid cheese, slurps foam out of a ceramic mouth and is forced to watch the kitchen staff play extreme sports. Plus, historian Rebecca Spang uncovers the inventio

Jun 7, 2024 • 51:01

Can Jesse Tyler Ferguson Really Cook? (Yes!)

Can Jesse Tyler Ferguson Really Cook? (Yes!)

This week, we’re sitting down with “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who once scored an invite to Passover at Joan Rivers’ house and can’t stop eavesdropping at restaurants. Plus, we hear the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra; A Way With Words teaches us the language of the grill; and we prepare Yucatecan Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos, just in time for summer.Get this week’s recipe for Yucatecan Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your

May 31, 2024 • 51:46

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata

This week, we’re diving into the foods of summer. Culinary historian Tonya Hopkins tells us about the Black innovators who made ice cream what it is today; Bill Alexander reveals the history and fate of the tomato; artist Ana Inciardi tracks down a tomato from her family's past; Dan Pashman gives us a lesson on his favorite ways to eat watermelon and corn; and we bake up a Fresh Peach and Raspberry Crostata. (Originally aired August 17, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Fresh Peach and R

May 24, 2024 • 51:03

The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones

The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones

Sara Franklin shares the life story of Judith Jones, the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century. We hear how she discovered Julia Child, why Edna Lewis sent her a box of squirrels and what happened when she was told to reject the diary of Anne Frank. Plus, historian Stephen Puleo recounts the sticky disaster that was Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919, and we head to Paris for the world’s greatest ham and cheese sandwich.Get the recipe for Oven-Baked Three-

May 17, 2024 • 50:06

Claire Ptak Is in Love (with a Pink Cake)

Claire Ptak Is in Love (with a Pink Cake)

We’re joined by baker Claire Ptak, whose desserts are a winning combination of California flavor and London style—and even royalty agrees. She shares her favorite recipes and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of being chosen to bake the cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Plus, Rowan Jacobsen crash-lands into the Amazon for an up-close look at wild cacao harvesting; Adam Gopnik revisits his mother’s sourdough bread; Cheryl Day answers your toughest baking questions; a

May 10, 2024 • 51:02

Love, War and Slow Noodles: How Chantha Nguon Survived the Khmer Rouge

Love, War and Slow Noodles: How Chantha Nguon Survived the Khmer Rouge

Chantha Nguon, co-author of “Slow Noodles,” shares her story of survival as a Cambodian refugee. Also this week: We learn about the world’s first fast-food chain from Kansas City reporter Mackenzie Martin, and Alex Aïnouz ranks the best pastas at the grocery store.We’re working on a story about the battles we have in our kitchens at home, and we want to hear about your kitchen drama—from the biggest food fights to your everyday grievances. Please leave us a voicemail at 617-249-3167 or

May 3, 2024 • 50:07

Pro Secrets of Homemade Pasta with Missy Robbins

Pro Secrets of Homemade Pasta with Missy Robbins

Missy Robbins, chef and founder of Lilia and Misi in Brooklyn, teaches a masterclass in making pasta at home—she explains why her noodle recipes include a copious number of egg yolks, why she often leaves salt out, and her secret to cacio e pepe. Plus, Romy Gill takes us on a food tour of Kashmir; Adam Gopnik explains the rules of time in the kitchen; and we make Zucchini and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Yogurt. (Originally aired August 5, 2022.)Get this week's recipe for Zucchini and Chi

Apr 26, 2024 • 50:08

Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and ... Bordeaux? Kyle MacLachlan Gets Serious About Wine

Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and ... Bordeaux? Kyle MacLachlan Gets Serious About Wine

If you’ve turned on your TV in the last 30 years, you’ve seen Kyle MacLachlan: Think “Twin Peaks,” “Sex and the City” and “Desperate Housewives.” But when he’s not starring in Hollywood, he’s wandering vineyards in Washington. This week, MacLachlan joins us for memories from the set of “Blue Velvet,” the food of “Twin Peaks” and the reason why Napa Valley isn’t the be-all and end-all of American wine. Plus, Sandra Gutiérrez leads a tour through the foods of the Spanish-speaking world; A

Apr 19, 2024 • 50:09

Spearfishing for Dinner: Grilled Fish, Pine Needle Mussels and Pickled Fish Eyes

Spearfishing for Dinner: Grilled Fish, Pine Needle Mussels and Pickled Fish Eyes

Valentine Thomas goes spearfishing—though she calls it ocean hunting. She dives in without a tank—up to 170 feet deep—and holds her breath for minutes at a time. Today, she tells us about her best and scariest deep-sea adventures and her favorite ways to eat fish. Plus, Roger Horowitz explains how Oreos became kosher; Alex Aïnouz reveals three tips that will change the way you make ramen; and we cook up Pasta with Spicy Tomato and Pancetta Sauce.Get the recipe for Pasta with Spicy Tomato and Pan

Apr 12, 2024 • 50:07

Why Does Parmesan Taste Like Pineapple? Harold McGee Answers Food's Big Mysteries

Why Does Parmesan Taste Like Pineapple? Harold McGee Answers Food's Big Mysteries

Food science expert Harold McGee helps us separate food science fact from fiction and explains our most profound questions about taste and smell. Why do oysters taste like cucumbers? Is there such a thing as the smell of raspberries? McGee has the answers! Plus, we learn about 30-foot longevity noodles from Jason Wang, the co-founder of New York’s Xi'an Famous Foods; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us who lobster Newburg and chicken tetrazzini were named after; and we make pork i

Apr 5, 2024 • 51:03

The Unsinkable José Andrés Feeds the World

The Unsinkable José Andrés Feeds the World

José Andrés returns to tell us how he feeds millions with World Central Kitchen. Plus, he reveals his secret ingredient for chicken stock and his special method for cooking eggs. Also on this week’s show: silversmith Andreas Fabian takes an artist's look at spoons and "spoonness"; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette uncover the language of restaurants; and we share our favorite new way to make cakes with our recipe for Brazilian-Style Chocolate-Glazed Carrot Cake.Get the recipe for Brazil

Mar 29, 2024 • 50:08

The Automat: The Amazing Story of America's Five-Cent Cafeteria

The Automat: The Amazing Story of America's Five-Cent Cafeteria

Before McDonald’s or KFC, there was the Horn and Hardart Automat—a cafeteria-style restaurant where you could buy everything from creamed spinach to lemon meringue. This week, filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz tells us the story of the rise and fall of the Automat—with a little help from Mel Brooks. Plus, Emiko Davies takes us to Venice’s favorite wine bars; we whip up Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce; and Dan Pashman makes the case for a better vegetable sandwich. (Originally aired May 27th, 2022.)Get th

Mar 22, 2024 • 50:05

Jamie Oliver Is a Decent Bloke! Getting to Know the Real Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver Is a Decent Bloke! Getting to Know the Real Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver has been on your TV for over 20 years, but how well do you really know him? This week, Jamie Oliver returns to Milk Street Radio and we get up close and personal! Plus, flavor scientist Arielle Johnson shares the unexpected ways she uses prosciutto and olives; J. Kenji López-Alt reveals his ultimate breakfast; and we divulge our new favorite spin on chicken soup, Korean Hand-Torn Noodle Soup with Chicken. Get the recipe for Korean Hand-Torn Noodle Soup with Chicken here.Get

Mar 15, 2024 • 51:02

Pink Margarine?! America's Greatest Food Fight

Pink Margarine?! America's Greatest Food Fight

99% Invisible’s Chris Berube shares margarine’s secret history—from Supreme Court battles to Eleanor Roosevelt’s advertising campaign—and why in some states you could only buy margarine that was dyed pink or black. Plus, we learn about snacks from around the world with Unsnackable’s Folu Akinkuotu; Dan Pashman tells us what there is to love about canned foods; and we make Brazilian-Style Pizza. (Originally aired April 15, 2022.)Get the recipe for Brazilian-Style Pizza Carbonara here.Lis

Mar 8, 2024 • 51:01

10 Biggest Food Lies

10 Biggest Food Lies

Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup; and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls.Get the recipe for Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup here. We want to hear your culinary tips

Mar 1, 2024 • 51:01

Jet Tila’s 101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die

Jet Tila’s 101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die

This week: Jet Tila on Thai food. He tells us about real Thai sriracha, what it takes to make the world’s largest stir-fry and why working at his family’s market sometimes meant visiting the set of “Star Trek.” Plus, we explore the wild world of cooking manga with Deb Aoki; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us what food you’re obsessed with if you’re a turophile; and we make one of Brazil’s signature meat stews. (Originally aired March 25th, 2022.)Get the recipe for Brazilian Black

Feb 23, 2024 • 50:59

BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You

BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You

Bees solve puzzles, have distinct personalities and play with balls like a puppy. Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of a honeybee and what a bee’s consciousness means for us humans. Plus, we investigate the mysterious phenomenon of bee heists; Sylvan Mishima Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro, shares the secrets to perfect hot spring eggs and ruby grapefruit jelly; Alex Aïnouz searches for the perfect paella; and we bake Basque Country’s burnished cheese

Feb 16, 2024 • 51:02

The Nigella Show!

The Nigella Show!

This week, we interview Nigella Lawson. We discuss what’s to love about brown food, what’s to hate about tasting menus and what everyone gets wrong about cooks. For Valentine's Day, we explore the life of chocolatier Milton Hershey, make a decadent Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom, and take your baking questions with Cheryl Day. Plus, Dan Pashman gets us ready for the Super Bowl with a definitive guide to eating chicken wings. (Originally aired February 10th, 2023.)Get th

Feb 9, 2024 • 51:01

Nigella on Nigella

Nigella on Nigella

This week, we interview Nigella Lawson. We discuss what’s to love about brown food, what’s to hate about tasting menus and what everyone gets wrong about cooks. For Valentine's Day, we explore the life of chocolatier Milton Hershey, make a decadent Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom, and take your baking questions with Cheryl Day. Plus, Dan Pashman gets us ready for the Super Bowl with a definitive guide to eating chicken wings. (Originally aired February 10th, 2023.)Get this week’s

Feb 9, 2024 • 50:58

Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm

Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm

Alice Waters thinks David Mas Masumoto’s peaches could change the world. Today, Masumoto shares his search for the perfect peach and the shocking family secret that changed the history of his farm. Plus, we chat with Nichole Accettola about Scandinavian baking, from cinnamon knots to rye bread, and we learn the language of strawberries.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk S

Feb 2, 2024 • 51:00

Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”

Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”

This week, we get inside the mind of Matty Matheson, actor and producer on the hit TV comedy “The Bear.” Matheson reveals his thoughts on internet stardom, what it takes to open five restaurants in two years and why “The Bear” stands alone in the food TV genre. Plus, we peer into the illicit history of rum-running on Long Island with Amy Kasuga Folk; Adam Gopnik considers the act of fasting; and we make Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Doughnuts from Romania. (Originally aired January 26th, 2023.)

Jan 26, 2024 • 51:02

Supermarket Confidential: Inside Trader Joe's, TV Dinners and 2024 Food Predictions

Supermarket Confidential: Inside Trader Joe's, TV Dinners and 2024 Food Predictions

This week, it’s our episode all about grocery stores. Writer Benjamin Lorr shares stories from Trader Joe’s and the rise of the superstore. Plus, Andrea Hernández, founder of Snaxshot, reveals her food predictions for 2024 and author Jeff Swystun explains how TV dinners changed the world.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstree

Jan 19, 2024 • 51:01

The Tongue Cutters: In Norway, Kids Cut Cod Tongues for Love and Money

The Tongue Cutters: In Norway, Kids Cut Cod Tongues for Love and Money

In the fishing villages of Norway, kids as young as five enter the workforce as professional cod tongue cutters. Documentary filmmaker Solveig Melkeraaen tells us why kids slice up this delicacy, plus we meet former tongue cutter Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell, who explains how she mastered this skill—and how lucrative this job can be. Also on the show: Journalist Kenji Hall embarks on a quest across Japan to find the world’s best rice; Adam Gopnik goes to the movies; and we dress up a steak salad with

Jan 12, 2024 • 51:00

Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table

Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table

We’re joined by New York Times book critic and author Dwight Garner. He presents food quips from his favorite writers, as well as John Updike’s lunch routine and Hunter S. Thompson’s party tricks. Plus, anthropologist Manvir Singh helps us digest the world of “meat-fluencers” and their all-meat diets; A Way with Words give credit to the Old Norse words lingering in our kitchens; and we prepare a Pakistani-Style Chicken Biryani.Get this week’s recipe for Pakistani-Style Chicken Biryani h

Jan 5, 2024 • 51:04

Jacques Pépin: The Art of The Chicken

Jacques Pépin: The Art of The Chicken

This week, we’re celebrating French cuisine. Jacques Pépin offers a masterclass in deboning chicken and recalls his early days tending the coal stove at the Plaza Athénée. Plus, Aleksandra Crapanzano provides tips for effortlessly Parisian cakes; Alex Aïnouz puts a very French spin on the classic American burger; and we learn how to make Chickpea Flour Flatbread. (Originally aired September 30th, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Chickpea Flour Flatbread here.We want to hear your culinar

Dec 29, 2023 • 50:58

Holiday Cookies with Rose Levy Beranbaum

Holiday Cookies with Rose Levy Beranbaum

This week, we’re getting ready for the holidays. Rose Levy Beranbaum shares everything we need to know about baking cookies—from favorite equipment and core techniques to her ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. Plus, we go to Oaxaca to experience the Night of the Radishes with Gabriel Sanchez; Dan Pashman invents a “Hanukkah Miracle” sandwich; Cheryl Day answers your holiday baking questions; Chris shares his favorite books of the year; and we make a show-stopping Triple Crème Cheese

Dec 22, 2023 • 50:43

Holiday Baking Special: Belgian Favorites, Santa History and Baking Problems Solved!

Holiday Baking Special: Belgian Favorites, Santa History and Baking Problems Solved!

This week, we visit Belgium for holiday baking and festivities with Regula Ysewijn. Plus, we learn about a Welsh tradition that happens on the darkest days of winter, our friends from “A Way with Words” teach us old holiday drinking songs, we make Czech-style kolaches (a sweet cheese- and jam-filled pastry), and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls.Get this week’s recipe for Kolaches here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techn

Dec 15, 2023 • 50:58

Great Britain Road Trip: Ottolenghi, Baking for the Queen and Millionaire's Shortbread

Great Britain Road Trip: Ottolenghi, Baking for the Queen and Millionaire's Shortbread

In this special episode, “The Great British Bake Off” winner Nadiya Hussain shares her hack for bread pudding and what happened when she baked for the queen of England. Plus, pastry chef Caroline Schiff tells us about her favorite treats and her time at St. Andrews; we visit a bar in London that was once an underground public loo; we chat with Yotam Ottolenghi about keeping it simple; and Angela Hui tells the story of growing up in her family’s Chinese restaurant in Wales.This special e

Dec 13, 2023 • 51:43

Best Cookbooks 2023: Plus, Charging Friends for Dinner and Pierre Thiam on “Simply West African”

Best Cookbooks 2023: Plus, Charging Friends for Dinner and Pierre Thiam on “Simply West African”

This week, Pierre Thiam will change the way you cook with his secrets for mafé (peanut sauce), Senegalese barbecue and his favorite ingredient, fonio. Plus, journalist Jen Doll helps explain a puzzling new trend of dinner party hosts charging their friends; Adam Gopnik and Christopher Kimball reveal their favorite food books of 2023; and we make Pasta Rotolo with Spinach and Ricotta.Get this week’s recipe for Pasta Rotolo with Spinach and Ricotta here.We want to hear your culinary tips!

Dec 8, 2023 • 51:02

The Baker Who Made Julia Child Cry: Nancy Silverton's Recipes Will Change Your Life

The Baker Who Made Julia Child Cry: Nancy Silverton's Recipes Will Change Your Life

Nancy Silverton is here to make you a better baker. She tells the story about the time she made Julia Child cry on TV and the very best way to make cornbread, angel food cake and more classic desserts. Plus, Joan De Jesus explains the wine world’s biggest trend right now, natural wines; J. Kenji López-Alt shares his secrets for cooking salmon at home; and we make Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice.Get this week’s recipe for Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice here.We want to hear your

Dec 1, 2023 • 51:00

Big Night: Stanley Tucci Eats Hollywood

Big Night: Stanley Tucci Eats Hollywood

Stanley Tucci shares his life through food—on- and off-screen. He takes us behind the scenes of “Big Night” and “Julie & Julia," reveals why catering on an Italian movie set is surprisingly bad and recounts dining disasters with Meryl Streep. Plus, Dr. Jennifer Mathews uncovers the secret history of chewing gum, from the Aztecs to Dubble Bubble; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the origin of the couch potato; and we whip up plush yogurt flatbreads from Crete. (Originally air

Nov 24, 2023 • 52:07

Thanksgiving Special: Turkey Hotline, Pies, Mashed and a Rogue Turkey!

Thanksgiving Special: Turkey Hotline, Pies, Mashed and a Rogue Turkey!

Our Thanksgiving special is here! Jet Tila returns to take your calls, Dan Pashman constructs the ultimate plate, Rossi Anastopoulo reveals the secret history of pie in America, our Milk Street culinary team gives mashed potatoes a makeover, and we hear what Jacques Pépin, Carla Hall, Dorie Greenspan, and more friends are looking forward to on Thanksgiving Day. Plus, we share the shocking story of a turkey that antagonized an entire city.Click here for The Many Ways Milk Street Makes Ma

Nov 17, 2023 • 51:59

Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones

Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones

Madhur Jaffrey joins us and shares memories from mountain picnics in the Himalayas, her favorite way to enjoy a mango and stories from her career as a film and food star. Plus, we make Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads and journalist David Johns tries to find out—could ice cream actually be good for you? Get this week’s recipe for Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chanc

Nov 10, 2023 • 51:00

Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora

Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora

Illyanna Maisonet takes us on a culinary journey through Puerto Rico and its diaspora. She reveals the secrets to her guava barbecue sauce, the only flan she’ll ever eat and the best way to cook rice. Plus, Kim Severson tells us about the rise of salvage food stores, we make Aguachile Negro, and Adam Gopnik asks—what do we do when our favorite places close? (Originally aired October 21, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Mexican-Style Shrimp in Chili-Lime Sauce here.We want to hear your c

Nov 3, 2023 • 51:03

The Poison Garden: Is Alnwick Castle Trying to Kill You?

The Poison Garden: Is Alnwick Castle Trying to Kill You?

We venture inside the Alnwick Poison Garden to find the world’s most dangerous plants––including some common fruits and vegetables with a sinister side. Guide Tom Pattison takes us on a tour and offers up tales of deadly accidents, hallucinogenic honey and the case of the Curry Killer. Plus, Tristan Donovan reveals how soda changed the world, Dan Pashman reimagines breakfast cereal, Cheryl Day tackles your baking dilemmas, and we make Upside-Down Cardamom-Spiced Plum Cake.Get this week’

Oct 27, 2023 • 51:01

The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert

The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert

This week, we get a seafood masterclass from one of the world’s greatest chefs, Eric Ripert. He also explains why sauce is the hardest technique to master and reflects on the moment he decided to change the way he ran Le Bernardin. Plus, Milk Street’s science editor, Guy Crosby, joins us to answer our most pressing food science questions, and we uncover the true origins of Chicken Kyiv.Get this week’s recipe for Chicken Kyiv here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking ha

Oct 20, 2023 • 51:01

Granny Smith Is Vile and Wretched! Apple Tasting Reveals Shocking Reviews

Granny Smith Is Vile and Wretched! Apple Tasting Reveals Shocking Reviews

This week, your favorite apples get ranked, mercilessly. Find out which apples comedian Brian Frange deems “horse food” and “indigestible filth,” and which crisp, glorious apples rise to the top of the heap. Plus, reporter Katie Thornton joins us to discuss the history and ingenuity of the Frankfurt Kitchen, the blueprint for space-saving kitchen design; Adam Gopnik revels in the alchemical wonder of stovetop cooking; and we make Indian-Spiced Smashed Potatoes.Get this week’s recipe for

Oct 13, 2023 • 51:01

From Doro Wat To Jollof Rice: Marcus Samuelsson On The Rise Of Black Cooking

From Doro Wat To Jollof Rice: Marcus Samuelsson On The Rise Of Black Cooking

We chat with chef and TV host Marcus Samuelsson about his childhood in Ethiopia, his adoption by Swedish parents and the rich complexity of the Black experience in America, from cooking to culture. Plus, Joe Berkowitz reveals secrets from the little-known world of cheesemaking; Bianca Bosker gives us a history lesson on the humble fork; and we make hearty Soupe au Pistou.This episode is brought to you by Sleep Number and King Arthur Baking.Get this week’s recipe for Soupe au Pistou here.We want

Oct 6, 2023 • 51:01

Holy Foods: Food Myths and Marvels from Cults, Communes and Religious Sects

Holy Foods: Food Myths and Marvels from Cults, Communes and Religious Sects

Christina Ward, author of “Holy Food,” reveals why Pythagoras and his followers never ate beans, the religious movement that helped invent fake meat and Little Debbie, and why food and faith are so closely linked. Plus, Clarissa Wei transports us to Taiwanese kitchens and the Raohe Night Market; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way with Words” peel back the mysteries of the onion; and we make Beef Bulgogi.Get this week’s recipe for Beef Bulgogi here.We want to hear your culinary

Sep 29, 2023 • 51:02

The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

Nick Fountain from NPR’s “Planet Money” shares the skills and strategy it takes to sell food at the ballpark. Plus, chef Angela Dimayuga gives us a crash course in Filipino flavors and techniques; we learn about the language of eating outdoors with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we make Swedish Cardamom Buns. (Originally aired October 14, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Swedish Cardamom Buns here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients o

Sep 22, 2023 • 50:58

Is Pad Thai for Real? Investigating The Truth About National Dishes

Is Pad Thai for Real? Investigating The Truth About National Dishes

Did you know that pad Thai was invented less than a hundred years ago? And that pizza became popular across Italy only after it was embraced in the United States? This week, we’re joined by author Anya von Bremzen to discuss the unlikely origins of some of the world’s most famous national dishes, from pot-au-feu in France to borscht in Ukraine. Plus, we crack the case on wine fraud with journalist Rebecca Gibb; Dan Pashman de-influences school lunch; and we prepare Thai Salad Rolls.Get

Sep 15, 2023 • 51:02

Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

Stephanie Li and Chris Thomas travel around China in search of the best recipes and techniques for their YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified. Today we learn the secrets to perfect fried rice, how to cook with chopsticks and why the best KFCs are in China. Plus, Abigail Koffler helps us navigate food in the metaverse; we make Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime; and Adam Gopnik cries tears of joy. (Originally aired June 24, 2022.)Get the recipe for Mexican-Style Corn with Chil

Sep 8, 2023 • 51:19

Back Streets Italy: Pizza School, Fried Artichokes, Island Hopping and "Dirty" Pasta

Back Streets Italy: Pizza School, Fried Artichokes, Island Hopping and "Dirty" Pasta

This week, we’re exploring Italy’s best recipes and stories. Leah Koenig brings us inside the Roman Jewish kitchen for fried artichokes as crisp as potato chips, a cherry pie that has a secret and the beef stew that made her break vegetarianism. Plus, Katie Parla gives us a tour of Italian island cuisine, Matt Goulding infiltrates the secret society that reigns over Neapolitan pizza, Viola Buitoni reveals a surprising use for balsamic vinegar, and we make Rome’s “dirty” pasta, Rigatoni

Sep 1, 2023 • 51:18

Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood

Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood

We chat with Great British Bake Off judge and author of “BAKE” Paul Hollywood about the best and worst parts of his job, his secret to perfect scones and what a bin lid is—and why it's so delicious. Plus, journalist Alex Beggs tells us about cookbooks for pets; J. Kenji López-Alt takes wok cooking outdoors; and we make Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers. (Originally aired July 22, 2022.)Get the recipe for Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hac

Aug 25, 2023 • 51:18

How to be a Supertaster: The Wild Science of Flavor

How to be a Supertaster: The Wild Science of Flavor

Is it possible to become better at tasting—to enjoy dinner, wine and your favorite bourbon even more? This week, Mandy Naglich, author of "How to Taste," shares secrets from competitive tasters and food scientists. Plus, Meathead tells us his favorite tips, tools and techniques for grilling this summer; Adam Gopnik unearths an old cookbook collection; and we make Turkish Rice Pudding.Get the recipe for Turkish Rice Pudding here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hack

Aug 18, 2023 • 51:17

Ancient Recipes with Sohla El-Waylly: Roman Cheesecake, Medieval Apple Pie and Fish Head Aspic

Ancient Recipes with Sohla El-Waylly: Roman Cheesecake, Medieval Apple Pie and Fish Head Aspic

We are traveling back in time with chef Sohla El-Waylly, host of “Ancient Recipes with Sohla.” We learn how to make Roman cheesecake, fish head aspic and Mary Todd Lincoln’s white almond cake. Plus, Maggie Hennessy breaks down the hottest trends in restaurant names, from animals to ampersands; Lynn Clark makes Korean spicy chilled noodles; and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette dig into a slice of language pie. (Originally aired July 15, 2022.)Get the recipe for Korean Spicy Chilled Nood

Aug 11, 2023 • 51:03

Cowboy Coffee and Chicken-Fried Steak: Ranch Cooking 101

Cowboy Coffee and Chicken-Fried Steak: Ranch Cooking 101

Cowboys work hard—which means they need to be fed well. This week, hear how ranch cook Kent Rollins feeds cowboys out of his chuck wagon, serving up his famous coffee, steaks and “burger dogs.” Plus, Tove Danovich introduces us to Mike the Headless Chicken, as well as her brood of mail-order chickens and their complex emotional lives; Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett of “A Way with Words” make lemonade out of lemon idioms; and we prepare a Tomato Salad with Peanuts, Cilantro and Chipotle-Sesame

Aug 4, 2023 • 50:58

Sri Lanka, Meet Kentucky!: Sam Fore Mixes It Up

Sri Lanka, Meet Kentucky!: Sam Fore Mixes It Up

Sam Fore, the chef behind the pop-up Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites, tells us about the similarities between Sri Lankan and Southern cuisine. Plus, Analiese Gregory teaches us how to hunt and forage in the wilds of Tasmania, Dan Pashman tells us about his mission to create a new pasta shape, and we learn how to make the Portuguese Sponge Cake known as pão de ló. (Originally aired April 2, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Portuguese Sponge Cake here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share yo

Jul 28, 2023 • 51:03

Rent A Falcon, Save Your Vineyard! The New Airborne Security Guards

Rent A Falcon, Save Your Vineyard! The New Airborne Security Guards

Falcons are smart, fast and lethal––but they can also be a farm’s greatest defense against losing an entire harvest. Master falconer Alina Blankenship tells us about protecting fields of grapes and blueberries with her flock of highly-skilled birds, from the falcon that operates like a jet-fighter to the hawk that patrols crops like a bouncer. Plus, Kim Severson reports on Gen Z’s “milk shame” and what the dairy industry is trying to do about it; Alex Aïnouz pursues perfect creme brûlée; and we

Jul 21, 2023 • 50:44

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

This week, we chat with TikTok star and expert forager Alexis Nikole Nelson about the most delicious weeds in your backyard, the joys of mushroom jerky and her cross-country journey to make seaweed panna cotta. Plus, Kevin Fortey takes us inside the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, J. Kenji López-Alt reveals the secret to perfect French fries, and we make Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta. (Originally aired August 12, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Italian Flourless Choco

Jul 14, 2023 • 51:01

Exploding Chickens, Shrimp Cannons and Biscuit Bazookas: Food Myths with Adam Savage

Exploding Chickens, Shrimp Cannons and Biscuit Bazookas: Food Myths with Adam Savage

Adam Savage of “MythBusters” fame joins us to break down his favorite food experiments, including the time he dropped an Olympic swimmer into a giant vat of syrup. Plus, reporter Rebecca Rosman investigates America Week at a popular French grocery store; J. Kenji López-Alt cracks the code on Chicago thin-crust pizza; and we travel to Rome for Cloud Bread.Get the recipe for Roman Cloud Bread with Mixed Greens and Fennel Salad here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking ha

Jul 7, 2023 • 50:46

Our July Fourth Show: Live-Fire Grilling, 50 Pies for 50 States and the Ketchup/Mustard Smackdown

Our July Fourth Show: Live-Fire Grilling, 50 Pies for 50 States and the Ketchup/Mustard Smackdown

On this Fourth of July, baker Stacey Fong shares highlights from her 50 States/50 Pies project, which includes odes to Nevada’s all-you-can-eat buffets, West Virginia’s pizza rolls and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton. Plus, live-fire cooking expert Genevieve Taylor reveals show-stopping tips for your backyard barbecues; Dan Pashman debates the finer points of ketchup and mustard; and we dress up charred pineapple with spiced honey and coconut ice cream. (Originally aired July 1, 2022.) Get

Jun 30, 2023 • 51:02

Dining Disasters, Crazy Chefs, and a Michelin-Starred Nightmare: True Restaurant Stories

Dining Disasters, Crazy Chefs, and a Michelin-Starred Nightmare: True Restaurant Stories

This week, we share stories from the world of fine dining. Maître d' Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has encounters with mobsters, fainting celebrities and unruly guests at New York’s top restaurants and reveals the secrets to great service. Writer Geraldine DeRuiter sits down for the world’s strangest Michelin-starred meal: She eats rancid cheese, slurps foam out of a ceramic mouth and is forced to watch the kitchen staff play extreme sports. Plus, historian Rebecca Spang uncovers the inventio

Jun 23, 2023 • 50:45

Tomato Sauce Cooked 1,000 Times: One Woman's Culinary Odyssey

Tomato Sauce Cooked 1,000 Times: One Woman's Culinary Odyssey

Literary scholar Rebecca May Johnson earned her PhD studying Homer’s Odyssey, but now she’s analyzing a new kind of text: Marcella Hazan’s tomato sauce recipe. Johnson reveals how studying a recipe isn’t all that different from studying Ancient Greek, and what you can learn from cooking the same recipe a thousand times. Plus, Hetty McKinnon celebrates vegetables and her father's legacy in her latest cookbook, Tenderheart; Kenji López-Alt and Chris close out their egg-peeling debate with help fro

Jun 16, 2023 • 50:57

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor?

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor?

Experimental psychologist Charles Spence introduces us to gastrophysics, the science of how the brain melds color, smell and sound to create powerful multisensory taste experiences. Plus, Nicola Twilley investigates the rise of alternative sugars; Alex Aïnouz goes on a hunt for the ultimate knife; and we offer a recipe inspired by Tel Aviv’s Shlomo & Doron, where hummus gets a Mexican twist.Get the recipe for Hummus with Chipotle Black Beans and Tomato Salsa here.We want to hear you

Jun 9, 2023 • 51:04

Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts

Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts

This week, we taste the sweeter side of Mexican cuisine with chef Fany Gerson. Traveling from Mexico City to Veracruz to Oaxaca, we explore regional confections like chili-flavored paletas and guava and cheese doughnuts. Plus, we take a seat at the Noir Bar with writer and television host Eddie Muller, who infuses classic cocktails with a cinematic twist; Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett of “A Way With Words” unpack the history hidden in your spice cabinet; and we prepare a very crispy Korean F

Jun 2, 2023 • 51:00

Cooking Over Fire: Lessons From the Levant

Cooking Over Fire: Lessons From the Levant

This week, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, the husband-and-wife team behind London’s Honey & Co., tell us about chasing the smell of smoke through the alleyways of Jordan and the markets of Egypt in search of the secrets of grilled food in the Middle East. Plus, pizza consultant Anthony Falco shares tips for making great pizza at home, Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette explain why we say “soup to nuts,” and we learn to make Honey & Co.’s recipe for Almond-Coconut Cake with Ch

May 26, 2023 • 50:46

White House Noshes: What Presidents Really Eat

White House Noshes: What Presidents Really Eat

Jefferson ate capon, Eisenhower craved squirrel soup and Grant had a habit of throwing bread across the table. This week, we go into the White House with Alex Prud’homme to hear culinary stories from presidential history, like how Julia Child charmed her way into a state dinner and why Eleanor Roosevelt may have used Jell-O salad to get revenge on FDR. Plus, the late Raghavan Iyer reflects on curry, Indian cuisine and his legacy as a culinary educator; Alex Aïnouz experiments with AI in

May 19, 2023 • 51:02

Claire Ptak Is in Love (with a Pink Cake)

Claire Ptak Is in Love (with a Pink Cake)

We’re joined by baker Claire Ptak, whose desserts are a winning combination of California flavor and London style—and even royalty agrees. She shares her favorite recipes and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of being chosen to bake the cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Plus, Rowan Jacobsen crash-lands into the Amazon for an up-close look at wild cacao harvesting; Adam Gopnik revisits his mother’s sourdough bread; Cheryl Day answers your toughest baking questions; a

May 12, 2023 • 51:02

Pickles, Life and Death: The World of Fermentation

Pickles, Life and Death: The World of Fermentation

Fermentation expert Sandor Katz takes on a journey around the globe for a look at some of the world’s greatest fermented foods. He tells us about the joys of making sauerkraut and why fermentation may hold the secret to life. Plus, cookbook author Kristina Cho guides us through classic Chinese baking at home, J. Kenji López-Alt shows us how to reinvent leftover mashed potatoes, and we learn to make Japanese-style curry. (Originally aired on January 14th, 2022.)Get the recipe for Japanes

May 5, 2023 • 51:02

Salmon Wars: The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite Fish

Salmon Wars: The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite Fish

Investigative journalists Doug Frantz and Catherine Collins take us inside the farmed salmon industry to explore the open net pens, health effects and future of America's favorite fish. Plus, Homa Dashtaki shares the traditional Iranian method for making creamy old-world yogurt; Dan Pashman invites us to a picnic; and we make Thai hot and sour soup.Get the recipe for Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms here.Take the Milk Street Listener Survey here.We want to hear your culinary tip

Apr 28, 2023 • 50:43

1,001 Bites: The Wonders of the Arab Table

1,001 Bites: The Wonders of the Arab Table

Palestinian cookbook author Reem Kassis discusses her latest cookbook, “The Arabesque Table,” which takes a fresh look at defining Arab cooking. Plus, we learn how food is used to create Hollywood sound effects, discover what people 80 years ago thought food would look like today and make pasta sauce out of tomato paste. (Originally aired on April 9th, 2021.)Get the recipe for Pasta with Tomato, Garlic and Basil here.Take the Milk Street Listener Survey here.We want to hear your culinar

Apr 21, 2023 • 50:45

Corpse Cakes and Funeral Pie: A Short History of Eating Grief

Corpse Cakes and Funeral Pie: A Short History of Eating Grief

We’re joined by death scholar Candi K. Cann to learn how food is used in grieving rituals around the world, from ancient Roman funeral tubes to shiva bagels. Plus, we dive into the murky riverbeds of Oklahoma to get a crash course in catfish noodling from Bradley Beesley; J. Kenji López-Alt battles Chris over the best way to peel an egg; and we make a No-Fry Neapolitan Eggplant Parmesan.Get the recipe for No-Fry Neapolitan Eggplant Parmesan here.“Eating Together” by Li-Young Lee, courte

Apr 14, 2023 • 50:29

The Museum of Food Failures: From Crystal Pepsi and Life Savers Holes to Gerber Adult Singles

The Museum of Food Failures: From Crystal Pepsi and Life Savers Holes to Gerber Adult Singles

Dr. Samuel West is back to teach us about history’s greatest food failures, from Colgate’s frozen meals to the time Gerber made food for grown-ups. Plus, Massimo Montanari helps us uncover the true history of spaghetti; J. Kenji López-Alt tells us how to make the most perfect scrambled eggs; and we bake Chocolate Olive Oil Cake. (Originally aired on April 22nd, 2022.)Get the recipe for Chocolate Olive Oil Cake here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients

Apr 7, 2023 • 50:56

The Secrets of Salt: History, Science, and Cooking with Naomi Duguid

The Secrets of Salt: History, Science, and Cooking with Naomi Duguid

This week, we explore our most essential pantry staple: salt. Naomi Duguid takes us around the world to learn its history, from Cambodia to Basque Country to an underground salt cathedral in Poland, while Alex Aïnouz gets obsessed with making gourmet salt in his lab. Plus, writer Doug Mack tells the odiferous details of the Great Midwest Cheese Duel of 1935, and we make Hungarian Paprika-Braised Potatoes.Get the recipe for Hungarian Paprika-Braised Potatoes here.We want to hear your cul

Mar 31, 2023 • 50:45

The Mystery of Taste: Beyond Sweet, Sour, Salty & Bitter

The Mystery of Taste: Beyond Sweet, Sour, Salty & Bitter

Are humans the only species that loves sour? Does everyone taste bitter the same way? And could there be flavors we can’t even comprehend yet? Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott from NPR’s “Short Wave” join us to explore the amazing science of taste, from the mysteries of salt to why dolphins can’t taste sweet. Plus, chef Khanh-Ly Huynh shares Vietnamese street food from Paris; Adam Gopnik investigates what it takes to become a culinary maestro; and we go to Bangkok for Thai Cashew Chicken.Get

Mar 24, 2023 • 50:46

Like Carrots for Meat: The Irish Food Revolution with Chef Jp McMahon

Like Carrots for Meat: The Irish Food Revolution with Chef Jp McMahon

We go beyond soda bread and shepherd's pie to discover the new Irish cooking with chef Jp McMahon. We discuss why the Irish ate very little seafood, how leftover cake was turned into a new dessert, the joys of frying with animal fat and the best way to cook any vegetable. Plus, we chat with Dan Pashman about the perfect ice cube; we discover the magic of crispy pasta; and the New Yorker’s Burkhard Bilger asks: Can babies learn to love vegetables? (Originally aired on March 13, 2020.)Get

Mar 17, 2023 • 51:00

Corner Store Meets Restaurant? Omar Tate Risks Everything to Open Honeysuckle Provisions

Corner Store Meets Restaurant? Omar Tate Risks Everything to Open Honeysuckle Provisions

Chef Omar Tate has spent the last few years building a grocery cafe in West Philadelphia that reimagines the corner store. He tells us how he interprets Black culinary traditions with menu items like hoagies and black-eyed pea scrapple, and why he thinks our neighborhoods no longer feel like communities. Plus, mixologist Neal Bodenheimer shares cocktails from New Orleans, J. Kenji López-Alt offers a new way to use leftover scallions, and we make gnocchi out of flour, not potatoes.Get th

Mar 10, 2023 • 51:01

The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik discusses the greatest food debates of our time.Get the recipe for Beef Chili Colorado Tacos here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share

Mar 3, 2023 • 50:58

I Grew Up in a Chinese Takeaway: Angela Hui Tells All

I Grew Up in a Chinese Takeaway: Angela Hui Tells All

Angela Hui tells the story of her childhood growing up in her family’s Chinese restaurant—there are flaming woks, short tempers and zero privacy. Plus, we’re joined by journalist Jenn Harris to learn how influencers are making their mark on the restaurant industry; Alex Aïnouz speeds up beef bourguignon; and we make Italian Wedding Soup.Get this week’s recipe for Italian Wedding Soup here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected tech

Feb 24, 2023 • 51:01

Soul Food Love: Five Kitchens, Four Generations

Soul Food Love: Five Kitchens, Four Generations

Mother and daughter Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams tell us what studying the cooking of four generations of women in their family has taught them about the origins of soul food. Plus, we speak with international bagel consultant Beth George; Dan Pashman explores cold-weather cocktails; and we make pesto out of lemon zest, not basil. (Originally aired on February 19th, 2021.)Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cook

Feb 17, 2023 • 51:15

Nigella on Nigella

Nigella on Nigella

This week, we interview Nigella Lawson. We discuss what’s to love about brown food, what’s to hate about tasting menus and what everyone gets wrong about cooks. For Valentine's Day, we explore the life of chocolatier Milton Hershey, make a decadent Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom, and take your baking questions with Cheryl Day. Plus, Dan Pashman gets us ready for the Super Bowl with a definitive guide to eating chicken wings. Get this week’s recipe for Dark Chocolate Terrine with

Feb 10, 2023 • 50:17

Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai

Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai

Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking—from the world’s easiest broth to bento boxes to the surprising way she kneads her udon dough. Plus, we investigate counterfeit caviar with David Gauvey Herbert; we share our recipe for a fresh take on the chocolate cookie; and Dan Pashman explains why he’d rather eat alone this Valentine’s Day. (Originally aired on February 7th, 2020.)Get this week’s recipe for Dried Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Cookies here.We want to hear your culina

Feb 3, 2023 • 50:20

Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”

Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”

This week, we get inside the mind of Matty Matheson, actor and culinary consultant on the hit TV comedy “The Bear.” Matheson reveals his thoughts on internet stardom, what it takes to open five restaurants in two years and why “The Bear” stands alone in the food TV genre. Plus, we peer into the illicit history of rum-running on Long Island with Amy Kasuga Folk; Adam Gopnik considers the act of fasting; and we make Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Doughnuts from Romania.Get this week’s recipe for Cinnamon S

Jan 27, 2023 • 50:18

The Food of Ukraine with Olia Hercules

The Food of Ukraine with Olia Hercules

Ukrainian chef, author and activist Olia Hercules shares recipes and traditions from her home, and how she’s coping after almost one year of war. Plus, Jess Edberg tells the story of Dorothy Molter, who sold hundreds of bottles of root beer every day in Minnesota’s remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; J. Kenji López-Alt teaches us what to do when there’s too much lettuce in the house; and Christopher Kimball takes your calls with co-host Sara Moulton.We want to hear your culina

Jan 20, 2023 • 50:45

The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt

The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a lesson on Wok 101 and reveals the science behind great stir-fry. Plus, Cheryl Day joins Christopher Kimball to tackle your baking questions about everything from powdered milk to cardamom buns; cookbook author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel explores the food of “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars”; and we visit Morocco’s communal bakeries to learn an all-purpose flatbread recipe. (Originally aired on March 4th, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Moroccan Flatbreads here.

Jan 13, 2023 • 50:44

Weird Fruit: From Medlars and Huckleberries to Yuzu

Weird Fruit: From Medlars and Huckleberries to Yuzu

We tackle difficult fruits with author Kate Lebo. She introduces us to the world of rare fruits that are hard to find, harvest, prepare or just plain love. Plus, we study the staples of Gabonese cooking with chef Anto Cocagne, we get a lesson in the language of bread from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, and we learn about the history of Hungarian Chicken Paprikash.Get this week’s recipe for Hungarian Chicken Paprikash here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks,

Jan 6, 2023 • 50:44

Inside Mexico with Pati Jinich

Inside Mexico with Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich is on a quest to show people what Mexico looks like and tastes like. She breaks down the common denominators of Mexican cuisine, tells us why she lives and dies for her blender and reveals her favorite recipes for chicken soup. Plus, writer Brandon Cook gives us a language lesson on drinking toasts from around the world, Alex Aïnouz has an epiphany about homemade pasta, and we bake up an ultra-easy Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake.Episode originally aired December 2, 2021.Get

Dec 30, 2022 • 51:01

Rachael Ray at Home

Rachael Ray at Home

This week, it’s Rachael Ray! She tells us about re-making a home after her house burned down, her best friendship with her Sicilian grandfather and why her lifelong affinity for Eeyore might inspire her to get a tattoo. Plus, baking champions Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin share their best tips for baking Blue Ribbon cookies, and we whip up a Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.Episode originally published December 16, 2021.Get this week’s recipe for Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer

Dec 23, 2022 • 50:44

Holiday Cookies with Rose Levy Beranbaum

Holiday Cookies with Rose Levy Beranbaum

This week, we’re getting ready for the holidays. Rose Levy Beranbaum shares everything we need to know about baking cookies—from favorite equipment and core techniques to her ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. Plus, we go to Oaxaca to experience the Night of the Radishes with Gabriel Sanchez; Dan Pashman invents a “Hanukkah Miracle” sandwich; Cheryl Day answers your holiday baking questions; Chris shares his favorite books of the year; and we make a show-stopping Triple Crème Cheese

Dec 16, 2022 • 50:43

Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies

Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies

In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about baking. Cheryl Day—cookbook author, co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and now Milk Street Radio guest co-host—reveals her tips for perfect biscuits, cakes and cookies. Plus, a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; Chris Kimball and Dan Pashman consider the muffin; and is it magic, or is it Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes?Get the recipe for Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes here. Listen to Milk Stree

Dec 15, 2022 • 46:19

Waiter Confidential: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining

Waiter Confidential: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining

This week, we go behind the scenes of French restaurants with writer and former waiter Edward Chisholm to experience the chaotic rush of Sunday brunch, discover where waiters go on their time off and find out what happens to your food before it reaches the plate. Plus, we investigate a street food mystery in India with journalist Barkha Kumari, Adam Gopnik gets in a pickle about fermented foods, and we make the Moroccan beef and chickpea stew harira.Get this week’s recipe for Moroccan B

Dec 9, 2022 • 50:27

Food Wars: Marion Nestle vs. Corporate Food

Food Wars: Marion Nestle vs. Corporate Food

What could the future food system look like? Food and public health writer Marion Nestle shares her vision, along with stories from her life. We also get a lesson in how to truly taste water from water advocate, sommelier and TikTok creator Martin Riese; J. Kenji López-Alt shares his favorite way to use up leftovers; and we make the best Pad Thai at home.Get this week’s recipe for Pad Thai with Shrimp here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients

Dec 2, 2022 • 51:01

Secrets of Classic German Baking

Secrets of Classic German Baking

Author Luisa Weiss offers some of her favorites from Eisenbahnschnitten to Kartoffelstrudel. Plus, journalist Rowan Jacobsen demystifies the truffle, Adam Gopnik talks luxury foods, and we learn how to make a creamy Amalfi-style lemon risotto.Get this week’s recipe for Lemon and Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Basil here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's h

Nov 25, 2022 • 51:03

Thanksgiving Special With Cheryl Day, Jet Tila, J. Kenji López-Alt and Nigella Lawson

Thanksgiving Special With Cheryl Day, Jet Tila, J. Kenji López-Alt and Nigella Lawson

Our Thanksgiving special is here, and we’re ready to help you with the big day! We take your calls with special guest co-hosts Jet Tila and Cheryl Day and share recipes and ideas from J. Kenji López-Alt, Sohla El-Waylly, Mary Giuliani, Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Meathead and Nigella Lawson. The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman makes the case for why you should celebrate on Friday this year, and our friends from “A Way With Words” tell us the best ways to give thanks to the chef. Plus, host Christopher Kimball g

Nov 18, 2022 • 50:58

Please Feed Phil! The Creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” Tries to Eat Everything

Please Feed Phil! The Creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” Tries to Eat Everything

We chat with Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Somebody Feed Phil,” about eels in Japan, mold at Noma and his most memorable scene from “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Plus, Irina Georgescu gives us a lesson in Romanian baking, from delicious snack pies to her favorite ingredient—fermented dairy. We also make Colombian Cheese Buns, and Alex Aïnouz is on a mission to cut an onion in 20 seconds or less.Get this week’s recipe for Columbian Cheese Buns here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cookin

Nov 11, 2022 • 51:00

Is The Real Soul Food Health Food?

Is The Real Soul Food Health Food?

This week, the editor of 4 Color Books, Bryant Terry, celebrates the long history of veganism in Black cuisine to tell the real story of soul food. Plus, archaeologist Farrell Monaco reveals what the ashes of Pompeii can tell us about Ancient Roman food, Dr. Aaron Carroll weighs in on whether milk and juice are actually healthy beverages for kids, and we learn to make Orange-Cranberry Soda Bread with White Chocolate Chunks.Get this week’s recipe for Orange-Cranberry Soda Bread with Whit

Nov 4, 2022 • 51:02

Nigella Speaks Out: Tasting Menus, Brown Food and The Sound of Music

Nigella Speaks Out: Tasting Menus, Brown Food and The Sound of Music

Before her tour across America, Nigella Lawson returns to Milk Street for a new special episode. She shares her stories from the Dangerous Sports Club, her love for plain cake and why there’s nothing worse than going out for Christmas lunch and finding someone’s done something “interesting.”You can see Nigella live November 2022 on her multi-city tour. For details and dates, visit https://www.fane.co.uk/nigella-lawson#book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 23:58

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead

This week, we’re celebrating the holiday of tricks and treats with Halloween scholar Lesley Bannatyne. She teaches us how to emulate the romping Halloween parties of the Victorian era, complete with matchmaking games and dinners for the dead. Plus, we discuss Cotton Candy Grapes and other new candy-inspired flavors in fruit breeding; Dan Pashman has a suggestion for your trick-or-treat offering this year; and we make a German-Style winter squash bread.Get this week’s recipe for German-S

Oct 28, 2022 • 51:00

Lost Family Recipes Special: Solving the Mystery of Forgotten Family Favorites

Lost Family Recipes Special: Solving the Mystery of Forgotten Family Favorites

On this special episode, we share some of our favorite listener calls about family recipe mysteries, from recreating a molasses cookie recipe missing half its instructions to fixing the crust on a custard pie found in a great-grandmother's handwritten cookbook. Plus, we introduce you to one of Milk Street's new television series, "Milk Street's My Family Recipe," which premieres on the Roku Channel on October 28.Learn more about Milk Street’s new Roku Originals:https://therokuchannel.roku.com/de

Oct 27, 2022 • 28:27

Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora

Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora

Illyanna Maisonet takes us on a culinary journey through Puerto Rico and its diaspora. She reveals the secrets to her guava barbecue sauce, the only flan she’ll ever eat and the best way to cook rice. Plus, Kim Severson tells us about the rise of salvage food stores, we make Aguachile Negro, and Adam Gopnik asks—what do we do when our favorite places close?Get this week’s recipe for Mexican-Style Shrimp in Chili-Lime Sauce here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret

Oct 21, 2022 • 50:58

The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

Nick Fountain from NPR’s “Planet Money” shares the skills and strategy it takes to sell food at the ballpark. Plus, chef Angela Dimayuga gives us a crash course in Filipino flavors and techniques; we learn about the language of eating outdoors with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we make Swedish Cardamom Buns.Get this week’s recipe for Swedish Cardamom Buns here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a

Oct 14, 2022 • 51:01

Cooking for Space Aliens and Vampire Queens: Meet Food Stylist Janice Poon

Cooking for Space Aliens and Vampire Queens: Meet Food Stylist Janice Poon

We enter the world of intergalactic sushi joints and cannibal banquets with food stylist Janice Poon. She tells us about her work on horror and sci-fi films, from feeding vegan vampires to wrangling snails to make arm escargot. Plus, we learn hamburger history with burger scholar George Motz; Bianca Bosker explores the origins of the PB&J; and we make a fragrant beef stew from Vietnam.Get this week’s recipe for Vietnamese Beef Stew with Star Anise and Lemon Grass (Bò Kho) here.We wa

Oct 7, 2022 • 51:02

Food Science Special: Million-Layer Puff Pastry and More!

Food Science Special: Million-Layer Puff Pastry and More!

In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about getting experimental in the kitchen. Alex Aïnouz attempts to bake a 1 million-layer puff pastry; J. Kenji López-Alt shares the perfect way to make potatoes; and we chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 27:52

Jacques Pépin: The Art of The Chicken

Jacques Pépin: The Art of The Chicken

This week, we’re celebrating French cuisine. Jacques Pépin offers a masterclass in deboning chicken and recalls his early days tending the coal stove at the Plaza Athénée. Plus, Aleksandra Crapanzano provides tips for effortlessly Parisian cakes; Alex Aïnouz puts a very French spin on the classic American burger; and we learn how to make Chickpea Flour Flatbread.Get this week’s recipe for Chickpea Flour Flatbread here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret

Sep 30, 2022 • 51:01

Butter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!

Butter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!

We dive into the world of state, county and agricultural fairs with Marla Calico to learn about their history, impact and why roast beef sundaes are all the rage at fairgrounds across the country. Plus, we head to the Iowa State Fair to meet the woman who carves cows out of butter and the kids striving to create the world’s ugliest cake. We also get a crash course in wine from sommelier André Hueston Mack and we make Eggplant and Tahini Dip. Get this week’s recipe for Eggplant and Tahini Dip her

Sep 23, 2022 • 50:58

The Secret History of Home Economics

The Secret History of Home Economics

Author Danielle Dreilinger tells us the surprising history of home economics. We hear about its origins as a scientific movement that wanted to change the world and find out how it brought us Betty Crocker, astronaut food and the Rice Krispies treat. Plus, listeners share their Home Ec memories, lessons and tales of disaster. Also on the show: Kim Severson of the New York Times explores the rise of hydroponic farming, we get a lesson in Palestinian home cooking from Nadia Gilbert, and w

Sep 16, 2022 • 51:02

Milk Street Special: Italy's Best Kept Food Secrets

Milk Street Special: Italy's Best Kept Food Secrets

In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about Italy's culinary treasures from the last few years. Vicky Bennison takes us behind the scenes of Pasta Grannies, her YouTube channel that documents Italian grandmothers making pasta the old-fashioned way; Matt Goulding, author of “Pasta, Pane, Vino,” lets us in on Italy’s best-kept secrets; and we make Neapolitan Meatballs.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

Sep 14, 2022 • 35:27

Michael Twitty's Kosher Soul

Michael Twitty's Kosher Soul

Writer and historian Michael Twitty shares the stories and foods of the African and Jewish diasporas. Plus, we explore the wide world of breakfast cereals with Gabe Fonseca, make spaghetti with parsley pesto and consider the apple with Dan Pashman.Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti with Parsley Pesto.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://w

Sep 9, 2022 • 51:01

From Asia with Love: Guangdong Meets Sydney

From Asia with Love: Guangdong Meets Sydney

Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon tells us about her Chinese-Australian upbringing, Vegemite brownies and why her mother calls to FaceTime her wok. Plus, we talk to the Trappist monk running the only Trappist Brewery in the U.S., learn to make the original Fettuccine Alfredo and get a lesson from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette about all the sausage idioms used in Germany. (Originally aired June 10, 2021).Get this week’s recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo.We want to hear your culinary tips! S

Sep 2, 2022 • 51:02

Eyeball Jell-O: Rhett & Link Taste-Test Everything

Eyeball Jell-O: Rhett & Link Taste-Test Everything

Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, hosts of “Good Mythical Morning,” extol the virtues of Twinkie Jell-O, order all the food off the Taco Bell menu through song and tell us what you’re not allowed to eat on YouTube. Plus, we discuss the current state of the restaurant industry with journalist Corey Mintz, Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette go nuts with their language lesson, and we learn how to make Crete’s anything-goes salad.Get this week’s recipe for Cretan Salad.We want to hear your culinary tip

Aug 26, 2022 • 51:03

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata

This week, we’re diving into the foods of summer. Culinary historian Tonya Hopkins tells us about the Black innovators who made ice cream what it is today; Bill Alexander reveals the history and fate of the tomato; artist Ana Inciardi tracks down a tomato from her family's past; Dan Pashman gives us a lesson on his favorite ways to eat watermelon and corn; and we bake up a Fresh Peach and Raspberry Crostata.Get this week’s recipe for Fresh Peach and Raspberry Crostata.We want to hear your culina

Aug 19, 2022 • 51:20

Milk Street Special: Pro Grilling, Recipes and Techniques

Milk Street Special: Pro Grilling, Recipes and Techniques

In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about grilling from the last few years. We chat with Meathead about how to grill the perfect steak; Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co. share grilling traditions from across the Levant; and Dan Pashman brings on the controversy and tells us why he thinks grilling is overrated.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2022 • 37:39

Eric Ripert and the Art of Cooking Vegetables

Eric Ripert and the Art of Cooking Vegetables

Chef Eric Ripert teaches us how to make vegetables the star of the plate, the secrets of his restaurant Le Bernardin and why he believes every fish has its own unique personality. Plus, we take a deep dive into the food and cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean with Yasmin Khan; Adam Gopnik reveals his five food heresies; and we learn how to make Japanese Milk Bread. (Originally aired May 7, 2021.) Get this week’s recipe for Japanese Milk Bread.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share y

Aug 12, 2022 • 51:16

Pro Secrets of Homemade Pasta: Missy Robbins Tells All

Pro Secrets of Homemade Pasta: Missy Robbins Tells All

Missy Robbins, chef and founder of Lilia and Misi in Brooklyn, teaches a masterclass in making pasta at home—she explains why her noodle recipes include a copious number of egg yolks, why she often leaves salt out, and her secret to cacio e pepe. Plus, Romy Gill takes us on a food tour of Kashmir; Adam Gopnik explains the rules of time in the kitchen; and we make Zucchini and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Yogurt.Get this week's recipe for Zucchini and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Yogurt.We w

Aug 5, 2022 • 51:23

Culinary Tour of Colombia: Sweet Corn Arepas and Brisket Dust

Culinary Tour of Colombia: Sweet Corn Arepas and Brisket Dust

We explore the cooking of Colombia with Mariana Velásquez, from homemade arepas to sweet panela that tastes like almost-burnt caramel. Plus, we learn about the secret world of creating food emojis with artist Yiying Lu, Adam Gopnik ponders the elements of dinner, and we present a recipe for Spicy and Sour Julienned Potato Salad with Sichuan Pepper. (Originally aired July 23, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Spicy and Sour Julienned Potato Salad with Sichuan PepperWe want to hear your cu

Jul 29, 2022 • 51:12

Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood

Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood

We chat with Great British Bake Off judge and author of “BAKE” Paul Hollywood about the best and worst parts of his job, his secret to perfect scones and what a bin lid is—and why it's so delicious. Plus, journalist Alex Beggs tells us about cookbooks for pets; J. Kenji López-Alt takes wok cooking outdoors; and we make Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers.Get the recipe for Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected te

Jul 22, 2022 • 51:21

Ancient Recipes with Sohla El-Waylly: Roman Cheesecake, Medieval Apple Pie and Fish Head Aspic

Ancient Recipes with Sohla El-Waylly: Roman Cheesecake, Medieval Apple Pie and Fish Head Aspic

Today we are traveling back in time with chef Sohla El-Waylly, host of “Ancient Recipes with Sohla.” We learn how to make Roman cheesecake, fish head aspic and Mary Todd Lincoln’s white almond cake. Plus, Maggie Hennessy breaks down the hottest trends in restaurant names, from animals to ampersands; Lynn Clark makes Korean spicy chilled noodles; and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette dig into a slice of language pie.Get the recipe for Korean Spicy Chilled Noodles.We want to hear your cul

Jul 15, 2022 • 51:25

Eat, Travel, Love: Matt Goulding Reveals the Culinary Secrets of Spain

Eat, Travel, Love: Matt Goulding Reveals the Culinary Secrets of Spain

Matt Goulding, author of “Grape, Olive, Pig,” tastes the original paella, finds out-of-the-way Spanish eateries, falls in love and recounts his one meal at El Bulli. Plus, J. Kenji López-Alt double-fries chicken; we travel to Paris for gnocchi; and Mark Bittman talks about “Dinner for Everyone.” (Originally aired March 8, 2019.)Get the recipe for Potato Gnocchi with Butter, Sage and Chives.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected tec

Jul 8, 2022 • 51:21

Milk Street Special: Memories of Julia Child

Milk Street Special: Memories of Julia Child

We look back with Julia Child’s friends, protégés and fans at their favorite moments and the legacy of the French Chef. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2022 • 29:08

Our July Fourth Show: Live-Fire Grilling, 50 Pies for 50 States and Ketchup/Mustard Smackdown

Our July Fourth Show: Live-Fire Grilling, 50 Pies for 50 States and Ketchup/Mustard Smackdown

On this Fourth of July, baker Stacey Fong shares highlights from her 50 States/50 Pies project, which includes odes to Nevada’s all-you-can-eat buffets, West Virginia’s pizza rolls and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton. Plus, live-fire cooking expert Genevieve Taylor reveals showstopping tips for your backyard barbecues; Dan Pashman debates the finer points of ketchup and mustard; and we dress up charred pineapple with spiced honey and coconut ice cream. Get the recipe for Charred Pineapple W

Jul 1, 2022 • 51:24

Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

Stephanie Li and Chris Thomas travel around China in search of the best recipes and techniques for their YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified. Today we learn the secrets to perfect fried rice, how to cook with chopsticks and why the best KFCs are in China. Plus, Abigail Koffler helps us navigate food in the metaverse; we make Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime; and Adam Gopnik cries tears of joy. Get the recipe for Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime.Read How Will We Eat In The Met

Jun 24, 2022 • 51:21

In Search of Rare Foods: Wild Coffee, Fermented Mutton and Hadza Honey

In Search of Rare Foods: Wild Coffee, Fermented Mutton and Hadza Honey

Journalist Dan Saladino brings us stories of rare and endangered foods, from the wind-cured mutton found only on the Faroe Islands to stenophylla, the rediscovered species now considered crucial to the future of coffee. Plus, Jess Damuck shares elevated salads; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us how to live with relish and zest; and we search Jordan for the lightest, crispiest falafel.Get the recipe for Falafel.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret

Jun 17, 2022 • 51:26

José Andrés Swims with Sharks

José Andrés Swims with Sharks

This week, we chat with José Andrés about how he helped organize more than three million meals in Puerto Rico, why he would choose a pineapple over a steak, and what he would do if he ever got a day off. Plus, we talk military rations with YouTube star Emmy Cho; we bake Chocolate Ginger Scones; and Dan Pashman delves into one of the workplace’s most divisive issues: office fridge theft. (Originally aired July 4th, 2019.)Get the recipe for Chocolate Ginger Scones.We want to hear your culinary tip

Jun 10, 2022 • 50:58

The Tongue Cutters: In Norway, Kids Cut Cod Tongues for Love and Money

The Tongue Cutters: In Norway, Kids Cut Cod Tongues for Love and Money

In the fishing villages of Norway, kids as young as five enter the workforce as professional cod tongue cutters. Documentary filmmaker Solveig Melkeraaen tells us why kids slice up this delicacy, plus we meet former tongue cutter Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell, who explains how she mastered this skill—and how lucrative this job can be. Also on the show: Journalist Kenji Hall embarks on a quest across Japan to find the world’s best rice; Adam Gopnik goes to the movies; and we dress up a steak s

Jun 3, 2022 • 51:03

The Automat: The Amazing Story of America's 5-Cent Cafeteria

The Automat: The Amazing Story of America's 5-Cent Cafeteria

Before McDonald’s or KFC, there was the Horn and Hardart Automat—a cafeteria-style restaurant where you could buy everything from creamed spinach to lemon meringue. This week, filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz tells us the story of the rise and fall of the Automat—with a little help from Mel Brooks. Plus, Emiko Davies takes us to Venice’s favorite wine bars; we whip up Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce; and Dan Pashman makes the case for a better vegetable sandwich.Get the recipe for Greek Meatbal

May 27, 2022 • 51:00

The Secret World of Celebrity Catering with Mary Giuliani

The Secret World of Celebrity Catering with Mary Giuliani

Mary Giuliani, the author of catering tell-all “Tiny Hot Dogs,” idolizes Steve Martin in “The Jerk,” raises a murderous turtle and has a solution for any and every party disaster. Plus, we visit a Bhutanese Senior Lunch in Vermont; Adam Gopnik sells the role of coffee in civilization; and we dig into Soupe au Pistou from Provence.Get the recipe for Soup au Pistou. We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chan

May 20, 2022 • 51:01

The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik discusses the greatest food debates of our time.Get the recipe for Beef Chili Colorado Tacos.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your

May 13, 2022 • 51:00

Kimchi and Rice: A True Story of War and Survival

Kimchi and Rice: A True Story of War and Survival

During the Korean War, Grace M. Cho’s mother was just a kid when she got separated from her family. Eventually, she found her way back home but had to survive on her own off of kimchi and rice for months. This week, Cho shares her mother’s story of war, survival and how cooking opened a door between generations. We also learn about ginseng digging in Appalachia; we make Spaghetti with Ricotta, Tomatoes, and Herbs; and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette share the rules of the dinner table

May 6, 2022 • 51:00

Nigella Lawson Is Not a Domestic Goddess

Nigella Lawson Is Not a Domestic Goddess

Nigella Lawson does not believe in guilty pleasures–instead, she believes in pleasure without guilt. This week, she reveals her food philosophy and shares the sublime art of eating chocolate in bed. Plus, we get a barbecue lesson from whole hog pitmaster Rodney Scott, Dan Pashman orders takeout through the mail, and we whip up Venetian polenta with shrimp and tomatoes. (Originally aired May 28, 2021.)Get the recipe for Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: App

Apr 29, 2022 • 51:02

The Museum of Food Failures: From Crystal Pepsi and Life Savers Holes to Gerber Adult Singles

The Museum of Food Failures: From Crystal Pepsi and Life Savers Holes to Gerber Adult Singles

Dr. Samuel West is back to teach us about history’s greatest food failures, from Colgate’s frozen meals to the time Gerber made food for grown-ups. Plus, Massimo Montanari helps us uncover the true history of spaghetti; J. Kenji López-Alt tells us how to make the most perfect scrambled eggs; and we bake Chocolate Olive Oil Cake.Get this week's recipe, Chocolate Olive Oil Cake. A caller this week asked about corn tortillas. Chris’s favorite flour tortillas are from Caramelo. Listen to Mi

Apr 22, 2022 • 50:59

Pink Margarine? America's Greatest Food Fight

Pink Margarine? America's Greatest Food Fight

99% Invisible’s Chris Berube shares margarine’s secret history—from Supreme Court battles to Eleanor Roosevelt’s advertising campaign—and why in some states you could only buy margarine that was dyed pink or black. Plus, we learn about snacks from around the world with Unsnackable’s Folu Akinkuotu; Dan Pashman tells us what there is to love about canned foods; and we make Brazilian-Style Pizza.Get this week's recipe, Brazilian-Style Pizza Carbonara.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts

Apr 15, 2022 • 50:57

I Cooked for Stevie Wonder: Makini Howell Redefines Vegan

I Cooked for Stevie Wonder: Makini Howell Redefines Vegan

In 2015, chef Makini Howell took a sabbatical from her vegan food empire to cook for Stevie Wonder on tour. We discuss her unique take on vegan cooking and what she learned during her year on the road. Plus, we learn about the strange history of flavor science; Adam Gopnik reveals J.D. Salinger’s favorite recipe for popcorn salt; and we learn Croatia’s secret to perfect cabbage rolls. (Originally aired on March 27, 2020.) Get this week's recipe: Paprika-Pork Stuffed Cabbage.Listen to Milk Street

Apr 8, 2022 • 50:58

Curious Kitchen Tools from History

Curious Kitchen Tools from History

This week: The best tools and techniques for making food. Corinne Mynatt shares history’s most fascinating kitchen tools, from the dog-powered rotisserie spit to the Victorian ice cream slicer; Meathead shares his favorite ways to cook a burger; and Adam Gopnik tells us about the most iconic kitchen appliances of the last few decades. Plus, we make Chicken Soup with Ricotta Dumplings from Italy, and Chris and Sara take your calls.Get the recipe for Chicken Soup with Ricotta Dumplings: h

Apr 1, 2022 • 51:03

101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die

101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die

This week: Jet Tila on Thai food. He tells us about real Thai sriracha, what it takes to make the world’s largest stir-fry and why working at his family’s market sometimes meant visiting the set of “Star Trek.” Plus, we explore the wild world of cooking manga with Deb Aoki; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us what food you’re obsessed with if you’re a turophile; and we make one of Brazil’s signature meat stews.Get the recipe for Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Pork and Beef (Feijoa

Mar 25, 2022 • 50:58

Robots in the Kitchen: From Food-O-Matic to Disney's “Smart House"

Robots in the Kitchen: From Food-O-Matic to Disney's “Smart House"

Can a computer cook? Dr. Alexandra Ketchum examines our fascination with kitchen computers, from the Jetsons' Foodarackacycle to the world’s first robotic kitchen. Plus, celebrated food writer Claudia Roden shares memories from a life dedicated to the joys and history of Mediterranean cooking; Dan Pashman tells us how inventing a new pasta shape has changed his life; and we learn a recipe for a spiced orange cake that uses shredded phyllo dough instead of flour.Get this week’s recipe, B

Mar 18, 2022 • 51:20

Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge

Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge

This week, we chat with Vivian Howard about growing up on a tobacco farm in Deep Run, North Carolina; her latest TV show, “Somewhere South”; and the foods she considers her flavor MVPs. Plus, we explore the future of algae-based food; Dan Pashman puts a modern twist on family cocktail parties; and we make Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili. (Originally aired on May 29, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mashed-av

Mar 11, 2022 • 51:17

The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt

The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a lesson on Wok 101 and reveals the science behind great stir-fry. Plus, Cheryl Day joins Christopher Kimball to tackle your baking questions about everything from powdered milk to cardamom buns; cookbook author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel explores the food of “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars”; and we visit Morocco’s communal bakeries to learn an all-purpose flatbread recipe.Get this week’s recipe for Moroccan Flatbreads: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/moroc

Mar 4, 2022 • 51:16

The Secrets of China's Tea Mountains

The Secrets of China's Tea Mountains

Tea expert Shunan Teng tells us about tea that costs $1,000 per ounce and the notion that tea is more like wine than coffee. Plus, we learn about forgotten fast-food chains, Alex Aïnouz debunks the myth of hollandaise as a mother sauce, and we learn how to make Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken. (Originally aired April 23, 2021.)Get this week’s recipe for Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/vietnamese-braised-lemon-grass-chickenWe want to h

Feb 25, 2022 • 51:19

Food Thieves: Missing Cows, Fake Fertilizer and Heisted Almonds

Food Thieves: Missing Cows, Fake Fertilizer and Heisted Almonds

Detective Rocky Pipkin is a private eye in California’s Central Valley, where the billion-dollar farming industry has made investigating agricultural crimes his specialty. He tells us how truckloads of nuts can vanish into thin air, why you might be eating stolen citrus and how one man scammed dairy farmers out of millions of dollars with a cow Ponzi scheme. Plus, Ed Levine explains why the diner is one of America's most enduring culinary establishments, Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette examine

Feb 18, 2022 • 51:37

Nadiya Hussain Baked for the Queen of England

Nadiya Hussain Baked for the Queen of England

On this week's dessert-themed show, we chat with Nadiya Hussain about her quest for the perfect brownie, a hack for bread pudding and how she almost faked her death to avoid going on “The Great British Bake Off.” Plus, chef Ana Sortun brings us the story of Turkey’s greatest baklava bakery, Adam Gopnik analyzes amusing dessert names, and we learn to make Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble. (Originally aired July 30, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble

Feb 11, 2022 • 51:16

Eat Beef, Save the Planet? Nicolette Hahn Niman Fights Back

Eat Beef, Save the Planet? Nicolette Hahn Niman Fights Back

Nicolette Hahn Niman was an environmental lawyer and vegetarian. Now, she’s a rancher who believes there’s a case to be made for sustainable meat production. She tells us why she believes the environmental impact and health effects of eating beef have been misunderstood. Plus, Kim Severson shares predictions for what food trends will emerge in the next year, Dan Pashman reviews popcorn kernels, and we learn a recipe for spicy and citrusy fish tacos.Get this week’s recipe, Chili and Citr

Feb 4, 2022 • 51:17

Cocktail Confidential: The Secret History of Mixology

Cocktail Confidential: The Secret History of Mixology

Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich help us uncover the history of the cocktail, from the invention of drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea to the colorful characters who left their mark on the art of bartending. Plus, we learn the story behind the iconic Kit Kat jingle, “Gimme a Break,” Adam Gopnik considers the pleasures of cooking and eating with your hands, and we use powerhouse pantry ingredients to make a quick noodle sauce.Get this week's recipe for Ginger-Hoisin Noodles:https://www

Jan 28, 2022 • 51:15

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

This week, we chat with TikTok star and expert forager Alexis Nikole Nelson about the most delicious weeds in your backyard, the joys of mushroom jerky and her cross-country journey to make seaweed panna cotta. Plus, Kevin Fortey takes us inside the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, J. Kenji López-Alt reveals the secret to perfect French fries, and we make Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta. (Originally aired on August 12, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Italian Flourless Ch

Jan 21, 2022 • 51:18

Pickles, Life and Death: The World of Fermentation

Pickles, Life and Death: The World of Fermentation

Fermentation expert Sandor Katz takes on a journey around the globe for a look at some of the world’s greatest fermented foods. He tells us about the joys of making sauerkraut and why fermentation may hold the secret to life. Plus, cookbook author Kristina Cho guides us through classic Chinese baking at home, J. Kenji López-Alt reinvents leftover mashed potatoes, and we learn to make Japanese-style curry. Get the recipe for Japanese-Style Chicken & Vegetable Curry:https://www.177mil

Jan 14, 2022 • 51:18

Fungus Burgers, Anyone? The Crazy World of Future Foods

Fungus Burgers, Anyone? The Crazy World of Future Foods

This week, we’re looking at the technology behind the growing plant-based food industry with journalist Larissa Zimberoff. She reveals how fungus is turned into bacon and why air molecules may be the future of protein. Plus, cultural anthropologist Meher Varma tells us about the limitless variations of dal in India, and we visit Mexico for a lesson on making chicken soup with a chipotle kick.Get the recipe for Chicken Vegetable Soup with Chipotle Chilies:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipe

Jan 7, 2022 • 51:17

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Big Flavors

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Big Flavors

Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi chats about cooking soup for his aging father, why he pours pancake batter with gochujang over asparagus and how his sense of food presentation was inspired by food stalls in Jerusalem. Plus, we hear from Rev. Heber Brown III about the historical relationship between Black churches and Black farmers; Bianca Bosker discusses the everlasting reign of Cheerios in the breakfast world; and we share our recipe for Slavonian-style Shepherd's Stew. (Origin

Dec 31, 2021 • 51:17

The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped

The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped

We chat with Ted Allen about the soaring success of Queer Eye and Chopped, his life behind the scenes and embarrassing encounters with Martha Stewart. Plus, we explore the new German cooking with Meike Peters; Adam Gopnik discusses the role of turkey in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; and we whip up an apple cake. (Originally aired December 20, 2019.)Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchenSponsors:For inspired

Dec 24, 2021 • 51:18

Rachael Ray at Home

Rachael Ray at Home

This week, we’re chatting with Rachael Ray about her last two years—her house burned down, her dog died, and she had to film her daytime show with just one assistant: her husband. Plus, bakers Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin share their favorite holiday cookie recipes, and we learn to make Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.Get the recipe for our Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-on-chocolate-three-layer-cakeWe want to hear your cu

Dec 17, 2021 • 51:18

Secrets of Classic German Baking

Secrets of Classic German Baking

Today, author Luisa Weiss offers some of her favorites from Eisenbahnschnitten to Kartoffelstrudel. Plus, journalist Rowan Jacobsen demystifies the truffle, Adam Gopnik talks luxury foods, and we learn how to make a creamy Amalfi-style lemon risotto.Get the recipe for our Lemon and Shrimp Risotto With Fresh Basil https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/basil-lemon-shrimp-risottoWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with u

Dec 10, 2021 • 51:20

Inside Mexico with Pati Jinich

Inside Mexico with Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich is on a quest to show people what Mexico looks like and tastes like. She breaks down the common denominators of Mexican cuisine, tells us why she lives and dies for her blender and reveals her favorite recipes for chicken soup. Plus, writer Brandon Cook gives us a language lesson on drinking toasts from around the world, Alex Aïnouz has an epiphany about homemade pasta, and we bake up an ultra-easy Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake.Get the recipe for our Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake

Dec 3, 2021 • 51:14

Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Nutrition, Restaurants and Toad-in-the-Hole

Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Nutrition, Restaurants and Toad-in-the-Hole

This week, Jamie Oliver chats about how drumming kept him out of trouble as a teenager, what his dad taught him about hard work and how his cooking is heavily influenced by traditional English fare. Plus, Nick Hall investigates the world of novelty potato chip flavors; we whip up a chocolate-hazelnut cream cake; and Dan Pashman rethinks s’mores.(Originally aired December 17th, 2020)Get the recipe for Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-hazelnut

Nov 26, 2021 • 51:19

Milk Street Radio’s Thanksgiving Special

Milk Street Radio’s Thanksgiving Special

This week, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving with some help from our friends. Cheryl Day joins us to answer your holiday baking questions, Sam Fore cooks Thanksgiving with a Sri Lankan take, J. Kenji López-Alt explains why he eats lobster for Thanksgiving, Dan Pashman tells us how to eat pie the right way, and we learn to make Yogurt-Roasted Carrots with Warm Spices.Get this week’s recipe for Yogurt-Roasted Carrots with Warm Spices:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/yogurt-roasted-carrots-

Nov 19, 2021 • 51:19

Big Night: Stanley Tucci Eats Hollywood

Big Night: Stanley Tucci Eats Hollywood

Stanley Tucci shares his life through food—on- and off-screen. He takes us behind the scenes of “Big Night” and “Julie & Julia," reveals why catering on an Italian movie set is surprisingly bad and recounts dining disasters with Meryl Streep. Plus, Dr. Jennifer Mathews uncovers the secret history of chewing gum; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the origin of the couch potato; and we whip up plush yogurt flatbreads from Crete.Get this week’s recipe, Yogurt and Olive Oil Flatb

Nov 12, 2021 • 51:19

The Taco Chronicles: Javier Cabral Finds the World's Best Tacos

The Taco Chronicles: Javier Cabral Finds the World's Best Tacos

This week, we’re talking carnitas, barbacoa and al pastor with Javier Cabral, associate producer for the Netflix documentary series “Taco Chronicles.” He describes some of the more unusual tacos he has encountered as a “taco scout,” how to eat a dozen tacos a day and the rise of the $15 gourmet taco. Plus, we get an in-depth look at the life and legacy of James Beard; Adam Gopnik walks us through creating his own whimsical dessert; and we whip up a delicious Danish Dream Cake. (Original

Nov 5, 2021 • 51:17

Alice Waters on Life, Love and Lunch

Alice Waters on Life, Love and Lunch

We chat with Alice Waters: chef, restaurateur, and philosopher. She tells us about the French film that inspired Chez Panisse and explains why good lunch and good conversation are the keys to her career. Plus, Chris McDade shows us how to make great food from tinned fish, Dan Pashman tells us about his favorite Halloween candy, and we bake Liberian Banana-Rice Bread.Get this week’s recipe for Liberian Banana-Rice Breadhttps://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/liberian-banana-rice-breadWe wa

Oct 29, 2021 • 51:19

Southern Baking with Cheryl Day

Southern Baking with Cheryl Day

Cheryl Day—cookbook author and co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia—reveals her tips for perfect biscuits, cakes and cookies. Plus, Beejhy Barhany tells us about dabo, the Ethiopian milk and honey bread; Alex Aïnouz explains how to stir-fry the Cantonese way; and we learn how to make Umbrian Lentil Soup.Get this week’s recipe for Umbrian Lentil Souphttps://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/umbrian-lentil-soup-zuppa-de-lenticchieWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your c

Oct 22, 2021 • 51:19

Giada De Laurentiis Hates Cauliflower Rice!

Giada De Laurentiis Hates Cauliflower Rice!

Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis tells us about the importance of moderation, her hatred of cauliflower rice, and her initial reluctance to go on TV. Plus, we find out how a beer archeologist revives ales from antiquity, Adam Gopnik explains how a wine opener can be a symbol of your mortality and we learn to make a recipe for the Venetian dish of rice and peas known as risi e bisi. (Originally aired March 19, 2021.)Get this week’s recipe for Venetian Rice & Peas (Risi e Bisi): https:/

Oct 15, 2021 • 51:14

Beyond Soul Food: The True Story of Black Cuisine

Beyond Soul Food: The True Story of Black Cuisine

This week, the editor of 4 Color Books, Bryant Terry, describes the long history of veganism in Black communities and his hopes for a healthier food system. Plus, archaeologist Farrell Monaco reveals what the ashes of Pompeii can tell us about Ancient Roman food, Dr. Aaron Carroll weighs in on whether milk and juice are actually healthy beverages for kids, and we learn to make Cranberry and White Chocolate Soda Bread.Get the recipe for Orange-Cranberry Soda Bread with White Chocolate Ch

Oct 8, 2021 • 51:17

Myhrvold on Pizza: The Perfect Slice in 1,708 Pages!

Myhrvold on Pizza: The Perfect Slice in 1,708 Pages!

This week, we talk to Modernist Cuisine founder Nathan Myhrvold about his new book, "Modernist Pizza." We talk hydration, ingredients and fermentation and even question the benefits of the wood-burning oven. Plus, journalist Larry Tye tells us how the father of public relations made bacon a breakfast staple, Adam Gopnik explains how to cook for a family with vastly different dietary restrictions, and we whip up a Venetian pasta recipe with radicchio and walnuts.Get the recipe for Pasta with Radi

Oct 1, 2021 • 51:21

Inside the Mind of David Chang!

Inside the Mind of David Chang!

We chat with chef David Chang about golf, the brutal first months of Momofuku and why he loves really good cheap food. Plus, we dive into the bizarre history of drinking around the world; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words” give us a lesson on food names that double as cooking instructions; and we share a recipe for the best stewed beans you’ll ever make. (Originally aired September 18, 2020.) Get the recipe for Mexican Stewed Beans with Salsa Fresca:https://www.177

Sep 24, 2021 • 51:15

The Secret History of Home Economics

The Secret History of Home Economics

Author Danielle Dreilinger tells us the surprising history of home economics. We hear about its origins as a scientific movement that wanted to change the world and find out how it brought us Betty Crocker, astronaut food and the Rice Krispies treat. Plus, listeners share their Home Ec memories, lessons and tales of disaster. Also on the show: Kim Severson of the New York Times explores the rise of hydroponic farming, we get a lesson in Palestinian home cooking from Nadia Gilbert, and w

Sep 17, 2021 • 51:18

Maneet Chauhan Loves Indian Street Food!

Maneet Chauhan Loves Indian Street Food!

We ride the railroads of India with Maneet Chauhan to sample chaat: snacks like warm carrot pudding and chili-fried potatoes served at street stalls and train stations. Plus, Shannon Mustipher gives us a taste of tiki cocktails and culture; Bianca Bosker explains the appeal of ultra-peaceful cooking shows; and we make hearty Ethiopian-Style Chickpea Stew. (Originally aired October 9, 2020.)Get the recipe for Ethiopian Chickpea Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ethiopian-chickp

Sep 10, 2021 • 51:16

Processed Foods Fight Back

Processed Foods Fight Back

Science writer Nicola Temple tells us that processed food isn’t just a modern invention responsible for Wonder Bread and Pringles. She breaks down the history of food processing, from the first time our ancestors cooked with fire to the cutting-edge technology of today. Plus, we chat with sixth-generation farmer Matthew Raiford about oyster roasts, reezy-peezy and other staples of Gullah Geechee cuisine; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette give us their favorite apple-based expressions; and we sea

Sep 3, 2021 • 51:17

Jailhouse Sous Vide: Cooking Behind Bars

Jailhouse Sous Vide: Cooking Behind Bars

Writer Daniel Genis tells us how he learned to cook in prison with limited tools and ingredients, from fried fish and dumplings to pasta cooked on a rewired hot pot. Plus, spirits expert Yolanda Shoshana reveals how cognac became a part of Black history, Dr. Aaron Carroll tells us why coconut oil might not be as healthy as we think, and we make chicken fricase from Puerto Rico.Get this week's recipe, Chicken Fricase with Tomatoes, Potatoes and Carrots: https://www.177milkstreet.com/reci

Aug 27, 2021 • 51:20

Desperately Seeking France’s Secret Steak Sauce!

Desperately Seeking France’s Secret Steak Sauce!

Journalist Rebecca Rosman tells us about the feuds and lawsuits surrounding France’s top-secret steak sauce. Plus, we chat with Saturated Ice Cream founder Lokelani Alabanza, who invents new ice cream flavors, from peanuts and coke to Nashville hot chicken; we make Mexican Sweet Corn Cake; and Alex Aïnouz tells us why we should forget homemade sourdough and bake white bread instead. (Originally aired August 27, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Mexican Sweet Corn Cake: https://www.177milkst

Aug 20, 2021 • 51:16

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

This week, we chat with TikTok star and expert forager Alexis Nikole Nelson about the most delicious weeds in your backyard, the joys of mushroom jerky and her cross-country journey to make seaweed panna cotta. Plus, Kevin Fortey takes us inside the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, J. Kenji López-Alt reveals the secret to perfect French fries, and we make Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta.Get this week's recipe for Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta:https://www.177milkstreet

Aug 13, 2021 • 51:18

Machete Makes Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo on Prison, Hollywood and Carnitas

Machete Makes Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo on Prison, Hollywood and Carnitas

This week, Hollywood star and restaurateur Danny Trejo shares his culinary inspirations and tips for amazing tacos. Plus, Gena Renaud of Yume Confections teaches us about the art of wagashi, Alex Aïnouz dives into the world of meatballs, and we roast a chicken the Nigella Lawson way. (Originally aired July 10, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Coriander-Roasted Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/coriander-roasted-chickenWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hack

Aug 6, 2021 • 51:17

Nadiya Hussain Baked for the Queen of England

Nadiya Hussain Baked for the Queen of England

On this week's dessert-themed show, we chat with Nadiya Hussain about her quest for the perfect brownie, a hack for bread pudding and how she almost faked her death to avoid going on “The Great British Bake Off.” Plus, chef Ana Sortun brings us the story of Turkey’s greatest baklava bakery, Adam Gopnik analyzes amusing dessert names, and we learn to make Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble.Get this week's recipe for Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble: https://www.177milkstreet.com/re

Jul 30, 2021 • 51:16

Culinary Tour of Colombia: Sweet Corn Arepas and Brisket Dust

Culinary Tour of Colombia: Sweet Corn Arepas and Brisket Dust

This week, we explore the cooking of Colombia with Mariana Velásquez, from homemade arepas to the influence of Middle Eastern ingredients like sesame and labneh. Plus, we explore the secret world of creating food emojis with artist Yiying Lu, Adam Gopnik ponders the elements of dinner, and we present a recipe for Spicy and Sour Julienned Potato Salad with Sichuan Pepper.Get this week's recipe for Spicy and Sour Julienned Potato Salad with Sichuan Pepper: https://www.177milkstreet.com/re

Jul 23, 2021 • 51:12

Al Roker Cooks Up a Storm!

Al Roker Cooks Up a Storm!

Al Roker cooks for Daniel Boulud, talks about on-set disasters at the “Today” show, explains why sandwiches are his go-to conversation starter and wonders why Goofy wears pants but Pluto doesn’t. Plus, we dive into the world of pies and baking competitions with Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin; we get a lesson in the language of leftovers from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we present a recipe for a sweet and tangy Austrian Plum Cake. (Originally aired July 31, 2020.)Get this week's rec

Jul 16, 2021 • 51:16

High on the Hog: Black Cooks and the Making of American Cuisine

High on the Hog: Black Cooks and the Making of American Cuisine

We chat with Dr. Jessica B. Harris about her seminal book "High on the Hog,'' which offers a diverse and complex history of African American cuisine—from the escape of George Washington’s enslaved master chef to the birth of the catering industry. Plus, we investigate Korean television’s obsession with Subway sandwiches, learn about the origins of egg-based idioms from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, and share the secret to making Turkish kebabs on your backyard grill. Hosted on Acas

Jul 9, 2021 • 51:19

Is Junk Food Addictive? The Science of Food Cravings

Is Junk Food Addictive? The Science of Food Cravings

We talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss about why foods such as Cheetos and Oreos can be more addictive than cigarettes. Plus we explore the history of West African cookbooks, J. Kenji López-Alt teaches us different ways to use alcohol in the kitchen, and we learn to make Glazed Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Bundt Cake.Get this week's recipe for Glazed Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Bundt Cake. https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/glazed-sour-cream-and-brown-sugar-bu

Jul 2, 2021 • 51:18

Maine Summer Cook-Off! Clambakes, Grilling, Oysters and More

Maine Summer Cook-Off! Clambakes, Grilling, Oysters and More

We chat with Mike Wiley of Eventide in Portland, Maine, who tells us how to shuck an oyster, the rules for the perfect clambake and his favorite often-ignored fish. Plus, we talk with chef and poet Omar Tate, who explores Black American culture and literature through food; Dan Pashman explains why he thinks grilling is overrated; and we find a fix for flavorless tomatoes. (Originally aired July 3, 2020.)Get this week's recipe for Tomato-Herb Salad With Sumac: https://www.177milkstreet.com/r

Jun 25, 2021 • 50:46

Inside the Experimental Kitchen with Shola Olunloyo

Inside the Experimental Kitchen with Shola Olunloyo

We chat with research chef Shola Olunloyo about the cutting-edge culinary projects he undertakes at his experimental food laboratory, Studiokitchen. He tells us about mashing up tortellini and soup dumplings, how to make bread that tastes like a malted milkshake and why he looks to jazz musicians for culinary inspiration. Plus, New Zealand chef Monique Fiso teaches us about Māori cuisine, Dan Pashman shows us how to make better pasta salad, and we make Shrimp, Orzo and Zucchini with Ouzo and Min

Jun 18, 2021 • 51:17

From Asia with Love: Guangdong Meets Sydney

From Asia with Love: Guangdong Meets Sydney

This week, cookbook author Hetty McKinnon tells us about her Chinese-Australian upbringing, Vegemite brownies, and why her mother calls to FaceTime her wok. Plus, we talk to the Trappist monk running the only Trappist Brewery in the U.S., learn to make the original Fettuccine Alfredo and get a lesson from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette about all the sausage idioms used in Germany.Get this week's recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/fettuccine-alfredoTh

Jun 11, 2021 • 51:19

The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates

The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates

We chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree, how insects use flavor molecules to communicate and the science of taste and smell. Plus, Meathead Goldwyn teaches us how to grill perfect steaks; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates food expiration dates; and we make a no-fuss, all-flavor Spanish Almond Cake. (Originally aired June 12, 2020)Get this week's recipe, Spanish Almond Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-almond-cake-tarta-de-santiagoThis Wee

Jun 4, 2021 • 50:47

Nigella Lawson Is Not a Domestic Goddess

Nigella Lawson Is Not a Domestic Goddess

This week, we chat with Nigella Lawson about recipe writing as literature, the sublime art of eating chocolate in bed and how the simplest meals can become the basis for our most cherished memories. Plus, we get a barbecue lesson from pitmaster Rodney Scott, Dan Pashman orders takeout through the mail, and we cook polenta with shrimp and tomatoes.Get the recipe for polenta with shrimp and tomatoes: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/polenta-shrimp-tomatoes Hosted on Acast. See acast.

May 28, 2021 • 51:17

Cooking Over Fire: Lessons From the Levant

Cooking Over Fire: Lessons From the Levant

This week, the husband-and-wife team behind London’s Honey & Co. tell us about chasing the smell of smoke through the alleyways of Jordan and the markets of Egypt in search of the secrets of grilled food in the Middle East. Plus, pizza consultant Anthony Falco shares tips for making great pizza at home, Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette explain why we say “soup to nuts,” and we learn to make Honey & Co.’s recipe for Almond-Coconut Cake with Cherries and Pistachios.Get the

May 21, 2021 • 51:18

Heat, Meat, Rice and Veg: Welcome to Hmong Cuisine!

Heat, Meat, Rice and Veg: Welcome to Hmong Cuisine!

We learn the elements of Hmong cooking from chef Yia Vang. He tells us about traditional dishes such as stuffed chicken legs and braised mustard greens, how to make 60 gallons of hot sauce and how his father escaped through the jungle at the end of the Vietnam War. Plus, we find out how Renaissance art can save fruit from extinction; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the linguistic connection between food and cities around the world; and we top whole roasted cauliflower with spic

May 14, 2021 • 51:16

Zen and the Art of Cooking Vegetables

Zen and the Art of Cooking Vegetables

Chef Eric Ripert teaches us how to make vegetables the star of the plate. Plus, we take a deep dive into the food and cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean, Adam Gopnik reveals his five food heresies, and we learn how to make Japanese Milk Bread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2021 • 51:16

Nailed It! Nicole Byer Bakes Funny

Nailed It! Nicole Byer Bakes Funny

Comedian and “Nailed It!” host Nicole Byer breaks down the art of improv, making it in the world of comedy and how to host a baking competition show when you know nothing about baking. Plus, we chat with Karl De Smedt, manager of the world’s only international sourdough library; J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a crash course on the best homemade fried rice; and we learn how to get a good char on Catalonian-inspired grilled vegetables. (Originally aired July 24th, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Spanis

Apr 30, 2021 • 51:16

The Secrets of China's Tea Mountains

The Secrets of China's Tea Mountains

Tea expert Shunan Teng tells us about tea that costs $1,000 per ounce and the notion that tea is more like wine than coffee. Plus, we learn about forgotten fast-food chains, Alex Aïnouz debunks the myth of hollandaise as a mother sauce, and we learn how to make Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken.Get this week’s recipe for Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/vietnamese-braised-lemon-grass-chickenThis week’s sponsor: Visit Sitka Salmon Shares

Apr 23, 2021 • 51:19

Padma Lakshmi in Search of America

Padma Lakshmi in Search of America

Padma Lakshmi shares stories about her childhood in India, her time in Spain and her new show, “Taste the Nation.” Plus, we get a crash course on Parisian cocktail culture from David Lebovitz; we present a new take on the cheeseburger; and Bianca Bosker teaches us about the history and evolution of wine reviews. (Originally aired June 26, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Garlic-Rosemary Burgers with Taleggio Sauce: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/garlic-rosemary-burgers-taleggio-cheese-s

Apr 16, 2021 • 50:49

1,001 Bites: The Wonders of the Arab Table

1,001 Bites: The Wonders of the Arab Table

Palestinian cookbook author Reem Kassis discusses her latest cookbook, “The Arabesque Table,” which takes a fresh look at defining Arab cooking. Plus, we learn how food is used to create Hollywood sound effects, discover what people 80 years ago thought food would look like today and make pasta sauce out of tomato paste. Get this week’s recipe for Pasta With Tomato, Garlic and Basil: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomato-garlic-basil-pastaThis week's sponsor:Visit Sitka Salmon Sh

Apr 9, 2021 • 51:16

Sri Lanka, Meet Kentucky!: Sam Fore Mixes It Up

Sri Lanka, Meet Kentucky!: Sam Fore Mixes It Up

Sam Fore, the chef behind the pop-up Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites, tells us about the similarities between Sri Lankan and Southern cuisine. Plus, Analiese Gregory teaches us how to hunt and forage in the wilds of Tasmania, Dan Pashman tells us about his mission to create a new pasta shape, and we learn how to make the Portuguese Sponge Cake known as pão de ló.Get this week’s recipe for Portuguese Sponge Cake (pão de ló)https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-sponge-cake-pao-de-loTh

Apr 2, 2021 • 51:19

Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet

Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet

Meredith Erickson takes us on an Alpine journey to discover the food and pleasures of the little-known huts and lodges above 3,000 feet. Plus, we chat with Josh Scherer of Good Mythical Morning about the internet’s fascination with taste-test videos; we learn the secrets to the perfect Neapolitan meatball; and Adam Gopnik tells us why sugar sales are declining. (Originally aired January 10, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragù: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recip

Mar 26, 2021 • 50:24

Giada De Laurentiis Hates Cauliflower Rice

Giada De Laurentiis Hates Cauliflower Rice

Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis tells us about the importance of moderation, her hatred of cauliflower rice, and her initial reluctance to go on TV. Plus, we hear about how a beer archeologist revives ales from antiquity, discover how a wine opener can be a symbol of your mortality and learn to make a recipe for the Venetian dish of rice and peas known as risi e bisi. Get this week’s recipe for Venetian Rice & Peas (Risi e Bisi): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/risi-e-bisi

Mar 19, 2021 • 51:14

Beyond Gochujang: The Bold Flavors of Korea

Beyond Gochujang: The Bold Flavors of Korea

Hooni Kim explains many of the foundations of Korean cuisine (including gochujang), how to make perfect rice, what 135-year-old soy sauce tastes like and why he loves making fermented soybean stew. Plus, we hear the curious story behind America’s most prolific fruit inventor; Bianca Bosker combs through her grandma’s recipe cards; and we make one of France’s easiest desserts.Get this week’s recipe for Yogurt Loaf Cake with Coriander and Orange:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/coria

Mar 12, 2021 • 51:17

Inside and Outside “The Great British Bake Off”: Winner John Whaite Speaks Out

Inside and Outside “The Great British Bake Off”: Winner John Whaite Speaks Out

John Whaite takes us behind the scenes of “The Great British Bake Off.” He talks life after winning, the simple pleasures of Eton mess and the importance of listening to your food. Plus, we dive into the crazy world of culinary Facebook groups; Alex Aïnouz tries to reverse engineer Joël Robuchon’s mashed potatoes; and we cook an Indian staple of simmered lentils with spice-infused hot butter. (Originally aired on April 10, 2020.)Get this week's recipe, Dal Tarka: https://www.177milkstreet.c

Mar 5, 2021 • 51:03

Harold McGee Busts Food Science Myths

Harold McGee Busts Food Science Myths

Food science expert Harold McGee helps us separate food science fact from fiction and explains why smell can reveal more about food than taste. Plus, we learn about 30-foot longevity noodles from Jason Wang, the co-founder of New York’s Xi'an Famous Foods; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us who lobster Newburg and chicken tetrazzini were named after; and make pork in Veracruz sauce.Get this week’s recipe for Pork in Veracruz Sauce: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pork-vera

Feb 26, 2021 • 51:17

Soul Food Love: Five Kitchens, Four Generations

Soul Food Love: Five Kitchens, Four Generations

Mother and daughter Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams tell us what studying the cooking of four generations of women in their family has taught them about the origins of soul food. Plus, we speak with international bagel consultant Beth George; Dan Pashman explores cold-weather cocktails; and we make pesto out of lemon zest, not basil.Get this week’s recipe for Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spaghetti-lemon-pestoThis week’s sponsor:Get unlimi

Feb 19, 2021 • 51:17

Jam Roly-Poly and Giant Gingerbread: The Strange History of British Baking

Jam Roly-Poly and Giant Gingerbread: The Strange History of British Baking

We step into British baking history with Regula Ysewijn for boiled jam roly-polys, three-foot-tall gingerbreads and fruitcakes that take months to ripen. Plus, we sample Estonia’s fake chocolate bar; consider dining outdoors with Adam Gopnik; and make passatelli in brodo, a simple supper from Bologna.Get this week’s recipe for Passatelli in Brodo: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/passatelli-in-brodoThis week’s sponsor:Proven quality sleep is life-changing sleep. Save $1000 on the Q

Feb 12, 2021 • 51:17

Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen

Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen

We explore culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from central Mexico; and Adam Gopnik tells us how a trip to Italy spawned an epiphany. (Originally aired September 28, 2019.)Get this week’s recipe for Mexican Beef and Tomatillo Stew (Entomatado de Res): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-beef-tomatillo-stew-entomatado-de-res Hosted on Aca

Feb 5, 2021 • 50:45

Cooking for Space Aliens and Vampire Queens: Meet Food Stylist Janice Poon

Cooking for Space Aliens and Vampire Queens: Meet Food Stylist Janice Poon

We enter the world of intergalactic sushi joints and cannibal banquets with food stylist Janice Poon. She tells us about her work on horror and sci-fi films, from feeding vegan vampires to wrangling snails to make arm escargot. Plus, we learn hamburger history with burger scholar George Motz; Bianca Bosker explores the origins of the PB&J; and we make a fragrant beef stew from Vietnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2021 • 51:18

Heat, Meat, Rice and Veg: Welcome to Hmong Cuisine!

Heat, Meat, Rice and Veg: Welcome to Hmong Cuisine!

We learn the elements of Hmong cooking from chef Yia Vang. He tells us about traditional dishes such as stuffed chicken legs and braised mustard greens, how to make 60 gallons of hot sauce and how his father escaped through the jungle at the end of the Vietnam War. Plus, we find out how Renaissance art can save fruit from extinction; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the linguistic connection between food and cities around the world; and we top whole roasted cauliflower with spic

Jan 22, 2021 • 51:16

Eat, Work, Love: Up Close and Personal with Aarón Sánchez

Eat, Work, Love: Up Close and Personal with Aarón Sánchez

We chat with superstar chef Aarón Sánchez about finding food, finding love and finding himself. Plus, we discover the history and nuance of the martini cocktail; we share our recipe for Norwegian salmon; and Dan Pashman makes a case for picky eaters. (Originally aired on January 3, 2020.)Get the recipe for Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2021 • 51:16

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor?

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor?

Experimental psychologist Charles Spence introduces us to gastrophysics, the science of how the brain melds color, smell and sound to create powerful multisensory taste experiences. Plus, Nicola Twilley investigates the rise of alternative sugars; Alex Aïnouz goes on a hunt for the ultimate knife; and we offer a recipe inspired by Tel Aviv’s Shlomo & Doron, where hummus gets a Mexican twist.Get the recipe for Hummus with Chipotle Black Beans and Tomato Salsa: https://www.177milkstre

Jan 8, 2021 • 51:19

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Big Flavors

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Big Flavors

Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi chats about cooking soup for his aging father, why he pours pancake batter with gochujang over asparagus and how his sense of food presentation was inspired by food stalls in Jerusalem. Plus, we hear from Rev. Heber Brown III about the historical relationship between Black churches and Black farmers; Bianca Bosker discusses the everlasting reign of Cheerios in the breakfast world; and we share our recipe for Slavonian-style Shepherd's Stew.Get the

Jan 1, 2021 • 51:17

Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child

Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child

Many of us still miss Julia Child, but YouTube star Maangchi is an excellent substitute. Today, we discuss Korean home cooking, the best way to clean an octopus and her favorite food, the sea squirt. Plus, we discover what and how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have a 3D printer in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding. (Originally aired December 13, 2019.)Get this week’s recipe for Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and Tarragon:&

Dec 25, 2020 • 50:31

Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Nutrition, Restaurants and Toad-in-the-Hole

Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Nutrition, Restaurants and Toad-in-the-Hole

This week, Jamie Oliver chats about how drumming kept him out of trouble as a teenager, what his dad taught him about hard work and how his cooking is heavily influenced by traditional English fare. Plus, Nick Hall investigates the world of novelty potato chip flavors; we whip up a chocolate-hazelnut cream cake; and Dan Pashman rethinks s’mores.Get the recipe for Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-hazelnut-cream-cakeThis week’s sponsors:Go to

Dec 18, 2020 • 51:19

Love in the Afghan Kitchen: Dumplings, Faloodas and Chaar Masalah

Love in the Afghan Kitchen: Dumplings, Faloodas and Chaar Masalah

Cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi tells us how the Silk Road shaped the food and history of Afghanistan, from Mongolian dumplings to the life-changing braised eggplant at her family’s restaurant, Parwana. Plus, we sample Cajun seafood from the coast of Louisiana with chef Melissa Martin; Adam Gopnik waxes poetic about New York’s greenmarkets; and we make a dish inspired by Palestinian maftoul.Get the recipe for Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pearl-

Dec 11, 2020 • 51:17

The Secret Language of Food, from Pop-Tarts to Cheez Doodles

The Secret Language of Food, from Pop-Tarts to Cheez Doodles

Linguist Dan Jurafsky investigates the language of food, from the hidden meaning of adjectives on restaurant menus to the psychological attraction of brand names like Cheerios and Pop-Tarts. Plus, we hear how gospel star Mahalia Jackson became famous for her fried chicken franchise; J. Kenji López-Alt gives us tips on how to get young kids to eat adventurously; and we make crispy German Pork Schnitzel.Get the recipe for German Pork Schnitzel: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-pork-sch

Dec 4, 2020 • 51:17

The Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights

The Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights

Can your significant other’s food preferences become a nonstarter when searching for marital bliss? Reporter Emily Thomas of “The Food Chain” introduces us to three couples who are learning to make peace despite their domestic culinary wars. Plus, we explore kaiseki with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama; Dan Pashman rails against avocado toast; and we share our recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing, which was inspired by a listener question. (Originally aired No

Nov 27, 2020 • 51:16

The Thanksgiving Show

The Thanksgiving Show

We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with friends old and new. Andrea Nguyen shares her family traditions, inspired by the Vietnamese Moon Festival; pie experts Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin put a new spin on classic desserts; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette give us a language lesson on Thanksgiving Day; Rachael Ray, Maneet Chauhan, Maangchi, David Lebovitz and more chefs, authors and friends recount their Thanksgiving tales of disaster, culinary wisdom and family memories; and Dan Pashman b

Nov 20, 2020 • 51:17

From Doro Wat to Jollof Rice: Marcus Samuelsson on the Rise of Black Cooking

From Doro Wat to Jollof Rice: Marcus Samuelsson on the Rise of Black Cooking

We chat with chef and TV host Marcus Samuelsson about his childhood in Ethiopia, his adoption by Swedish parents and the rich complexity of the Black experience in America, from cooking to culture. Plus, Joe Berkowitz reveals secrets from the little-known world of cheesemaking; Bianca Bosker gives us a history lesson on the humble fork; and we make hearty Soupe au Pistou. Get the recipe for Soupe au Pistou: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/soupe-au-pistoThis week’s sponsors:Discove

Nov 13, 2020 • 51:18

The Taco Chronicles: Javier Cabral Searches for the World's Best Tacos

The Taco Chronicles: Javier Cabral Searches for the World's Best Tacos

This week, we’re talking carnitas, barbacoa and al pastor with Javier Cabral, associate producer for the Netflix documentary series “Taco Chronicles.” He describes some of the more unusual tacos he has encountered as a “taco scout,” how to eat a dozen tacos a day and the rise of the $15 gourmet taco. Plus, we get an in-depth look at the life and legacy of James Beard; Adam Gopnik walks us through creating his own whimsical dessert; and we whip up a delicious Danish Dream Cake.Get the recipe for

Nov 6, 2020 • 51:17

Catering to Lions, Tigers and Bears: The Life of a Zoo Chef

Catering to Lions, Tigers and Bears: The Life of a Zoo Chef

Every day, zoo chef Stacy Kyles prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner for 600 animals at the Oakland Zoo. This week, we chat about how she feeds the pickiest eaters, how she celebrates birthdays at the zoo and what everyone eats—from watermelon-licking lions to smoothie-guzzling primates. Plus, we discover Tokyo’s Neapolitan pizza scene; we make a Greek-style risotto; and Dr. Aaron Carroll demystifies the latest study on eggs and health. (Originally aired September 13, 2019.)Get the recipe for To

Oct 30, 2020 • 50:41

The Science of Taste: Nik Sharma’s Flavor Equation

The Science of Taste: Nik Sharma’s Flavor Equation

We get a lesson in the science of flavor from Nik Sharma. He explains why he might consider fat to be its own flavor—just like sweet, sour, salty and bitter—and reveals the chemistry behind some of his best recipes, like spareribs in malt vinegar. Plus, Kim Severson explains how the pandemic has changed the way we shop for food; Dan Pashman reflects on 10 years at The Sporkful; and we make Austrian Goulash.Get the recipe for Austrian Beef Stew with Paprika and Caraway: https://www.177mi

Oct 23, 2020 • 51:18

Deadliest Catch: Bren Smith’s Journey from Knife Fights to Kelp Farming

Deadliest Catch: Bren Smith’s Journey from Knife Fights to Kelp Farming

We go behind the scenes with Bren Smith, who lived the dangerous life of a fisherman on the Bering Sea. He talks about his transformation from chasing big fish on the high seas to growing sustainable sea greens. Plus, Ana Roš shares Slovenian cuisine from the Soča Valley; Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett decode the meaning of edible flower names; and we whip up silky Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2020 • 51:15

Chaat: Maneet Chauhan Loves Indian Street Food

Chaat: Maneet Chauhan Loves Indian Street Food

We ride the railroads of India with Maneet Chauhan to sample chaat: snacks like warm carrot pudding and chili-fried potatoes served at street stalls and train stations. Plus, Shannon Mustipher gives us a taste of Tiki cocktails and culture; Bianca Bosker explains the appeal of ultra-peaceful cooking shows; and we make hearty Ethiopian Chickpea Stew.Get this week’s recipe, Ethiopian Chickpea Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ethiopian-chickpea-stewThis week’s sponsors:Go to Try

Oct 9, 2020 • 51:16

Rachael Ray: Up Close and Personal

Rachael Ray: Up Close and Personal

Rachael Ray tells Milk Street how she almost killed Tony Bennett, set fire to Emeril’s kitchen, endured wardrobe malfunctions and why she still believes in the power and dignity of hard work. Plus, Brooke Jarvis takes us behind the $10 million launch of a new apple variety; we learn Sardinia’s secret to five-minute handmade pasta; and Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals the health effects of chocolate. (Originally aired October 18, 2019.)Get this week’s recipe, Fregola with Herbs and Pecorino: 177mil

Oct 2, 2020 • 50:41

Marianna Leivaditaki's Ode to Crete: Fish Soup and Deep-Sea Monsters

Marianna Leivaditaki's Ode to Crete: Fish Soup and Deep-Sea Monsters

Chef Marianna Leivaditaki transports us to the Greek island of Crete. She gives us a masterclass in seafood, explains why fish heads are delicious and tells us stories of her fisherman father. Plus, we learn about the Food Timeline, the internet’s oldest and largest collection of food history; we make chef Angie Mar’s Chèvre Cheesecake; and Dr. Aaron Carroll explains a new way of thinking about nutrition labels.Get this week's recipe, Chèvre Cheesecake with Black Pepper–Graham Crust: h

Sep 25, 2020 • 51:14

Inside the Mind of David Chang

Inside the Mind of David Chang

We chat with chef David Chang about golf, the brutal first months of Momofuku and why he loves really good cheap food. Plus, we dive into the bizarre history of drinking around the world; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of A Way With Words give us a lesson on food names that double as cooking instructions; and we share a recipe for the best stewed beans you’ll ever make.Get this week's recipe, Mexican Stewed Beans with Salsa Fresca: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-stewed

Sep 18, 2020 • 51:15

The Queen of Muffins: Briana Holt Breaks the Rules

The Queen of Muffins: Briana Holt Breaks the Rules

Pastry chef Briana Holt teaches us how to make exceptional baked goods. Plus, we hear how a Lost Generation novelist became a pioneer of organic agriculture; Dan Pashman admits he is eggplant-phobic; and we learn how vinegar and garlic come together to make tangy, spicy Chicken Vindaloo.Get this week's recipe, Chicken Vindaloo: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chicken-vindalooThis week's sponsors: Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your Annual MasterClass All-Access

Sep 11, 2020 • 51:16

Tales from a Puerto Rican Kitchen: Von Diaz Mixes Coconuts and Collards

Tales from a Puerto Rican Kitchen: Von Diaz Mixes Coconuts and Collards

We chat with Von Diaz about the flavors of Puerto Rican cooking and the world’s best breakfast sandwich. Plus, Molly Yeh moves to Minnesota and trades Sichuan take-out for hotdish and beet farming; we present a recipe for chocolate-almond spice cookies; and Dr. Aaron Carroll says "no" to a new study on alcohol. (Originally aired November 23, 2018.)Get this week's recipe, Chocolate-Almond Spice Cookies: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-almond-spice-cookiesThis week's spons

Sep 4, 2020 • 50:30

Desperately Seeking France’s Top-Secret Steak Sauce

Desperately Seeking France’s Top-Secret Steak Sauce

Journalist Rebecca Rosman tells us about the feuds and lawsuits surrounding France’s favorite secret steak sauce. Plus, we chat with Saturated Ice Cream founder Lokelani Alabanza who invents new ice cream flavors, from peanuts and coke to Nashville hot chicken; we make Mexican Sweet Corn Cake; and Alex Aïnouz tells us why we should forget homemade sourdough and bake white bread instead.Get this week's recipe, Mexican Sweet Corn Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-sweet-c

Aug 28, 2020 • 51:16

Sourdough Stand-Up: Comedian Tom Papa Bakes Bread!

Sourdough Stand-Up: Comedian Tom Papa Bakes Bread!

Tom Papa tells us about learning to bake bread between comedy gigs, the question he always gets asked about sourdough starters and why his favorite food memory isn’t his grandmother’s cooking, but her jars of gherkin pickles. Plus, we chat with Mark Diacono about all things bitter, fermented and sour; journalist Bianca Bosker shares the history of supermarkets; and we learn a Vietnamese technique for cooking with caramel.Get this week's recipe, Vietnamese Caramel Chicken: https://www.177mil

Aug 21, 2020 • 51:03

Pickled Watermelon and Pigs' Ears: Ukraine’s Summer Kitchens

Pickled Watermelon and Pigs' Ears: Ukraine’s Summer Kitchens

We travel to the summer kitchens of Ukraine with Olia Hercules. She explains how to pickle a watermelon, the history of borscht and why pigs' ears are so deliciously crunchy. Plus, we meet NASA rocket scientist and whole-hog pitmaster Dr. Howard Conyers; Dan Pashman tells us how to achieve snacking perfection at the beach; and we share a recipe for Taiwanese Grilled Corn.Get this week's recipe, Taiwanese Grilled Corn: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/taiwanese-style-grilled-cornWe

Aug 14, 2020 • 51:06

Andrea Nguyen Flees Saigon in April 1975 and Brings Vietnamese Home Cooking to America

Andrea Nguyen Flees Saigon in April 1975 and Brings Vietnamese Home Cooking to America

Chef Andrea Nguyen, author of "Vietnamese Food Any Day," discusses her early life in Vietnam, Hostess fruit pies and why chicken stock is better with an apple. Plus, we chat with filmmaker Andrew Rodgers about Kinder Surprise, a chocolate egg that’s beloved worldwide but illegal in the United States; we make a simple dump-and-bake Lemon-Almond Pound Cake; and our Paris correspondent, Alex Aïnouz, explains why a good croissant is straight, not crescent-shaped. (Originally aired April 19, 2019.)&n

Aug 7, 2020 • 50:58

Al Roker Cooks Up a Storm

Al Roker Cooks Up a Storm

Al Roker cooks for Daniel Boulud, talks about on-set disasters at the “Today” show, explains why sandwiches are his go-to conversation starter and wonders why Goofy wears pants but Pluto doesn’t. Plus, we dive into the world of pies and baking competitions with Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin; we get a lesson in the language of leftovers from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we present a recipe for a sweet and tangy Austrian Plum Cake.Get this week's recipe, Austrian Plum Cake (Zwets

Jul 31, 2020 • 50:47

Nailed It! Nicole Byer Bakes Funny

Nailed It! Nicole Byer Bakes Funny

Comedian and “Nailed It!” host Nicole Byer breaks down the art of improv, making it in the world of comedy and how to host a baking competition show when you know nothing about baking. Plus, we chat with Karl De Smedt, manager of the world’s only international sourdough library; J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a crash course on the best homemade fried rice; and we learn how to get a good char on Catalonian-inspired grilled vegetables.Get this week's recipe, Spanish Grilled Vegetables (Escal

Jul 24, 2020 • 50:46

Lidia Bastianich's Family Table

Lidia Bastianich's Family Table

Lidia Bastianich grew up under Tito's communist rule, escaped to a refugee camp in Trieste and finally made it to New York City, where she learned to love Spam, Jell-O and Wonder Bread. She talks about the early years on her grandmother's farm, where she slept on a corn-husk mattress, ate pig's blood sausage and fresh fig jam, and realized that the secret to happiness is having less, not more. Plus, we learn about turkey skin ice cream with Salt & Straw's Tyler Malek; discuss the ethics of c

Jul 17, 2020 • 50:39

Machete Makes Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo on Prison, Hollywood and Nachos

Machete Makes Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo on Prison, Hollywood and Nachos

Hollywood star and restaurateur Danny Trejo shares his culinary inspirations and his most memorable stories—for example, how he used to act out “The Wizard of Oz” to help him stay sane in solitary confinement. Plus, Gena Renaud of Yume Confections teaches us about the art of wagashi; Alex Aïnouz dives into the world of meatballs; and we roast a chicken the Nigella Lawson way.Get this week's recipe, Coriander-Roasted Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/coriander-roasted-chicke

Jul 10, 2020 • 50:45

Oysters, Clambakes and Grilling Run Amok

Oysters, Clambakes and Grilling Run Amok

We chat with Mike Wiley of Eventide in Portland, Maine, who tells us how to shuck an oyster, the rules for the perfect clambake and his favorite often-ignored fish. Plus, we talk with chef and poet Omar Tate, who explores Black American culture and literature through food; Dan Pashman explains why he thinks grilling is overrated; and we find a fix for flavorless tomatoes.Get this week's recipe, Tomato-Herb Salad with Sumac: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomato-herb-salad-with-su

Jul 3, 2020 • 50:46

Padma Lakshmi in Search of America

Padma Lakshmi in Search of America

Padma Lakshmi shares stories about her childhood in India, her time in Spain and her new show, “Taste the Nation.” Plus, we get a crash course on Parisian cocktail culture from David Lebovitz; we present a new take on the cheeseburger; and Bianca Bosker teaches us about the history and evolution of wine reviews.Get this week's recipe, Garlic-Rosemary Burgers with Taleggio Sauce: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/garlic-rosemary-burgers-taleggio-cheese-sauce-dinner-barbequeOur online coo

Jun 26, 2020 • 50:49

Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen

Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen

We explore culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from central Mexico; and Adam Gopnik tells us how a trip to Italy spawned an epiphany. (Originally aired September 28, 2019.)Get this week's recipe, Mexican Beef and Tomatillo Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-beef-tomatillo-stew-entomatado-de-resRight now, we are making our online c

Jun 19, 2020 • 50:45

The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates

The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates

We chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree, how insects use flavor molecules to communicate and the science of taste and smell. Plus, Meathead Goldwyn teaches us how to grill perfect steaks; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates food expiration dates; and we make a no-fuss, all-flavor Spanish Almond Cake.Get this week's recipe, Spanish Almond Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-almond-cake-tarta-de-santiago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

Jun 12, 2020 • 50:47

Baking Q&A with Claudia Fleming

Baking Q&A with Claudia Fleming

Legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming gives us a crash-course in baking. We discuss her tried-and-true techniques, her all-time favorite desserts and her experience working at New York City’s Jams in the 1980s. Plus, reporter Alli Fam brings us the story of green crabs, an invasive species whose population is on the rise; Bianca Bosker walks us through the fascinating history of tablescaping; and we present a recipe for Thai street food at home.Get this week's recipe, Thai Grilled Pork

Jun 5, 2020 • 51:17

Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge

Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge

This week, we chat with Vivian Howard about growing up on a tobacco farm in Deep Run, North Carolina; her latest TV show, “Somewhere South”; and the foods she considers her flavor MVPs. Plus, we explore the future of algae-based food; Dan Pashman puts a modern twist on family cocktail parties; and we make Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili.Get this week's recipe, Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mashed-avocados-with-sesame-and-chiliWe want

May 29, 2020 • 51:17

Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People

Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People

Isha Sumner gives us a primer on Garifuna history, culture and cuisine. Plus, we chat with Ruth Rogers of The River Café in London; we taste the bubbles of summer; and we make spaghetti al limone. (Originally aired June 29, 2018.)Get this week's recipe, Spaghetti al Limone: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spaghetti-al-limoneRight now, we are making our online cooking school available for free to anyone who wants to join the food revolution. You can choose from over a dozen classes

May 22, 2020 • 51:17

Inside Ottolenghi’s Food Empire: Tahini, Charred Eggplant and Green Shakshuka

Inside Ottolenghi’s Food Empire: Tahini, Charred Eggplant and Green Shakshuka

Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley, part of the team behind Yotam Ottolenghi’s food empire, discuss the world of Palestinian cooking—from za’atar to what makes great tahini. Plus, we chat with Gail Simmons about life behind the scenes at “Top Chef”; we make seared pork tenderloin with smoked paprika; and we discuss hidden food meanings with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words.”Get this week's recipe, Seared Pork Tenderloin with Smoked Paprika and Oregano: https://www.177milk

May 15, 2020 • 50:43

Sundays with Sam: NYT’s Sam Sifton Preaches on Sunday Supper

Sundays with Sam: NYT’s Sam Sifton Preaches on Sunday Supper

We chat with Sam Sifton of The New York Times about the rituals and foods of Sunday supper—from easy duck confit to bacon fried chicken. Plus, we hear from reporter Amy Guttman about a bar in London that was once an underground public loo; we make an herb soup from Sardinia; and Adam Gopnik tells us why he thinks Montreal bagels are the best in the world.Get this week's recipe, Sardinian Herb Soup with Fregola and White Beans (S’erbuzzu): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/sardinian-herb-soup

May 8, 2020 • 50:46

Nigella Lawson on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard

Nigella Lawson on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard

Nigella Lawson discusses her favorite "rhapsodically easy" weeknight traybake, how Kirkegaard influenced her philosophy on food and why snobbery has no place in cooking. Plus, we share the story of Zubaida Tariq, Pakistan’s Martha Stewart; Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals if coffee really does cause cancer; and we make Spanish Ratatouille.Get this week's recipe, Spanish Ratatouille (Pisto Manchego): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-ratatouille-pisto-manchegoThis week's sponsor: Buy one Ann

May 1, 2020 • 51:16

The End of Restaurants? No! Edward Lee Feeds America

The End of Restaurants? No! Edward Lee Feeds America

This week, we're talking with Edward Lee—chef, independent restaurateur and founder of the LEE Initiative. In response to restaurant closures across the country, the LEE Initiative has formed a nationwide coalition of restaurants that have been transformed into relief kitchens for restaurant workers. Also on this week’s show, we chat with chef Iliana de la Vega about authentic Oaxacan cuisine; Adam Gopnik discusses the three stages of culinary passion; and we make England’s Eton mess.To

Apr 24, 2020 • 51:18

50-Year-Old Ramen: Culinary Adventures in Japan

50-Year-Old Ramen: Culinary Adventures in Japan

Writer Matt Goulding brings us on a culinary tour of Japan including sushi, yakitori and the exquisite egg salad sandwiches at 7-Eleven. Plus, author Crystal King tells us about one of history’s best-selling cookbooks, which was published in 1570; Dr. Aaron Carroll gives us the real scoop on intermittent fasting; and we make French Almond-Rum Cake.Get this week's recipe, French Almond-Rum Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/french-almond-rum-cake-gateau-nantaisWe want to hear yo

Apr 17, 2020 • 51:17

Inside and Outside “The Great British Bake Off”: Winner John Whaite Speaks Out

Inside and Outside “The Great British Bake Off”: Winner John Whaite Speaks Out

John Whaite takes us behind the scenes of “The Great British Bake Off.” He talks life after winning, the simple pleasures of Eton mess and the importance of listening to your food. Plus, we dive into the crazy world of culinary Facebook groups; Alex Aïnouz tries to reverse engineer Joël Robuchon’s mashed potatoes; and we cook an Indian staple of simmered lentils with spice-infused hot butter.Get this week's recipe, Dal Tarka: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/dal-tarkaWe want to hea

Apr 10, 2020 • 51:03

The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

Chef Diane Kochilas talks real Greek yogurt, how to make great dishes with stale bread and the magical Greek island of Ikaria. Plus, we explore the art and nostalgia of Jell-O molds; we present a fresh new take on Spaghetti Puttanesca; and Dan Pashman untangles the legal definition of a sandwich. (Originally aired May 10, 2019.)Get this week's recipe, Spaghetti Puttanesca: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spaghetti-puttanescaFor photos from O Moldy Night, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.co

Apr 3, 2020 • 51:01

I Cooked for Stevie Wonder: Makini Howell Redefines Vegan

I Cooked for Stevie Wonder: Makini Howell Redefines Vegan

In 2015, chef Makini Howell took a sabbatical from her vegan food empire to cook for Stevie Wonder on tour. We discuss her unique take on vegan cooking and what she learned during her year on the road. Plus, we discover the strange history of flavor science; Adam Gopnik reveals J.D. Salinger’s favorite recipe for popcorn salt; and we learn Croatia’s secret to perfect cabbage rolls.Get this week's recipe, Paprika-Pork Stuffed Cabbage: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/paprika-pork-st

Mar 27, 2020 • 50:44

Mood Food, Veggie Ice Cream and Delivery Robots: Food Trends with the NYT’s Kim Severson

Mood Food, Veggie Ice Cream and Delivery Robots: Food Trends with the NYT’s Kim Severson

Kim Severson of The New York Times tells us about the food world’s biggest trends. Plus, we chat with Fuchsia Dunlop about the textures, flavors and fragrances of Sichuan cuisine; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words” discuss food names that have a secret; and we put a new spin on an old classic—the pineapple upside-down cake.Get this week's recipe, Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pineapple-upside-down-cornmeal-cakeRead “What

Mar 20, 2020 • 50:45

Like Carrots for Meat: The Irish Food Revolution with Chef Jp McMahon

Like Carrots for Meat: The Irish Food Revolution with Chef Jp McMahon

We go beyond soda bread and shepherd's pie to discover the new Irish cooking with chef Jp McMahon. We discuss why the Irish ate very little seafood, how leftover cake was turned into a new dessert, the joys of frying with animal fat and the best way to cook any vegetable. Plus, we chat with Dan Pashman about the perfect ice cube; we discover the magic of crispy pasta; and the New Yorker’s Burkhard Bilger asks: Can babies learn to love vegetables?Get this week's recipe, Crispy Pasta with Chickpea

Mar 13, 2020 • 50:45

The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon

The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon

We explore why Tokyo shoppers spend a fortune on fruits with journalist Bianca Bosker. Plus, Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; we take a food tour of Lisbon with chef Nuno Mendes; and we share a recipe for Spanish tortillas at home. (Originally aired January 4, 2019.)Get this week's recipe, Potato and Eggplant Tortilla Española: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-and-eggplant-tortilla-espa%C3%B1olaRead “Why Should a Melon Cost As Much As a Car?” by Bianca Bosker: https:/

Mar 6, 2020 • 50:30

Twinkies Gone Wild: Claire Saffitz Decodes Cheetos, Hot Pockets, Gushers and Oreos

Twinkies Gone Wild: Claire Saffitz Decodes Cheetos, Hot Pockets, Gushers and Oreos

This week, Claire Saffitz describes the trials and tribulations of creating famous snack foods on the Bon Appétit YouTube series “Gourmet Makes.” Plus, we talk to Ed Currie, the creator of the Carolina Reaper—the world’s hottest pepper; we transform chickpeas; and Alex Aïnouz brews beer at home using only ingredients found in a supermarket.Greek-Style Braised Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Orange: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/greek-style-braised-chickpeasThis week's sponsors:Go to ferguson

Feb 28, 2020 • 50:45

Crazy for Beans: Salads, Stews, Ceviche and Pies - Joe Yonan Goes Nuts Over Beans

Crazy for Beans: Salads, Stews, Ceviche and Pies - Joe Yonan Goes Nuts Over Beans

The Washington Post’s Joe Yonan takes us on a tour of the world’s best and most creative bean recipes, from navy bean pie to bean ceviche. Plus, we try to find out if somebody actually paid $99,900 for a gorilla-shaped Cheeto; we make Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken and Rice; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks: Is diet soda bad for us?Get this week's recipe, Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken and Rice (Maqlubeh): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/palestinian-chicken-rice-maqlubehRead “The Dangerously C

Feb 21, 2020 • 50:44

Beyond Blini and Borscht: A Return to Russian Cooking

Beyond Blini and Borscht: A Return to Russian Cooking

This week, we chat with Bonnie Morales, who wants to introduce America to the real Russian cooking—blinchiki, pyanka, Uzbek watermelon and beyond. Plus, Hannah Goldfield teaches us about the sweet rewards of bitter food; we make sweet potato cake from Macau; and Adam Gopnik discusses what to eat when you’re blue. (Originally aired March 9, 2018.)Get this week's recipe, Macanese Sweet Potato Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/macanese-sweet-potato-cake-batatadaCheck out https://

Feb 14, 2020 • 51:19

Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai

Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai

Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking—from the world’s easiest broth to bento boxes to the surprising way she kneads her udon dough. Plus, we investigate counterfeit caviar with David Gauvey Herbert; we share our recipe for a fresh take on the chocolate cookie; and Dan Pashman explains why he’d rather eat alone this Valentine’s Day.Get this week's recipe, Dried Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Cookies: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/dried-cherry-chocolate-chunk-cookiesCh

Feb 7, 2020 • 50:45

The 40,000-Year-Old Diet: Bill Schindler Goes Caveman and (Barely) Survives

The 40,000-Year-Old Diet: Bill Schindler Goes Caveman and (Barely) Survives

Bill Schindler has experienced firsthand how our ancestors survived the unknown. This week, he shares with us the perils of life 40,000 years ago—from confronting hyenas in the night to eating cold bone marrow. Plus, we chat with Ron Faiola about the nostalgic charm of Wisconsin supper clubs; Alex Aïnouz makes instant ramen noodles from scratch; and we travel to Italy to bake an authentic tomato and olive focaccia.Get this week's recipe, Tomato-Olive Focaccia: https://www.177milkstreet.

Jan 31, 2020 • 50:43

Hell’s French Kitchen: How 7 Days of Cooking Broke Writer Sam Ashworth

Hell’s French Kitchen: How 7 Days of Cooking Broke Writer Sam Ashworth

When Sam Ashworth apprenticed in a French Michelin-starred restaurant, it broke him after just one week. This week, he talks about his experience—which entailed cleaning squid for four hours a night—and why the French brigade system of training chefs and regimenting the cooking process has been so successful. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the real environmental impact of eating beef; we talk about hangover cures from around the world; and we discover real Butter Chicken.Get this week

Jan 24, 2020 • 50:45

The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express

The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express

Former graffiti artist Duff Goldman bakes cakes in the shape of everything from Radio City Music Hall to old sneakers. Plus we explore Korean home cooking with chef Sohui Kim, and J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of no-knead bread. (Originally aired January 31, 2019.)Get this week's recipe for Ancho Chili Salsa Roja: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ancho-chili-salsa-rojaThis week's sponsors:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.

Jan 17, 2020 • 50:28

Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet

Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet

Meredith Erickson takes us on an Alpine journey to discover the food and pleasures of the little-known huts and lodges above 3,000 feet. Plus, we chat with Josh Scherer of Good Mythical Morning about the internet’s fascination with taste-test videos; we learn the secrets to the perfect Neapolitan meatball; and Adam Gopnik tells us why sugar sales are declining.Get this week's recipe, Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragu: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/neapolitan-meatballsThis week's sp

Jan 10, 2020 • 50:24

Eat, Work, Love: Aarón Sánchez Up Close and Personal

Eat, Work, Love: Aarón Sánchez Up Close and Personal

We chat with superstar chef Aarón Sánchez about finding food, finding love and finding himself. Plus, we discover the history and nuance of the martini cocktail; we share our recipe for Norwegian salmon; and Dan Pashman makes a case for picky eaters.Get this week's recipe, Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmonThis week's sponsors:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to mas

Jan 3, 2020 • 50:27

Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud

Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud

Chris Elliott, who investigated the horsemeat scandal in the United Kingdom, talks about fake oregano, cardboard in parmesan and the multibillion-dollar business of food fraud. Plus, we investigate the curious case of "Q" (a Taiwanese obsession with chewiness); we travel to Milan for risotto; we uncover clever culinary uses for yogurt; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks whether cow's milk is nature's most nearly perfect food. (Originally aired March 22, 2019.)\For this week's recipe, Risotto Milanese, v

Dec 27, 2019 • 50:27

The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped

The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped

We chat with Ted Allen about the soaring success of Queer Eye and Chopped, his life behind the scenes and embarrassing encounters with Martha Stewart. Plus, we explore the new German cooking with Meike Peters; Adam Gopnik discusses the role of turkey in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; and we whip up an apple cake.Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchenCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup: https://www.177milkstreet.com/hol

Dec 20, 2019 • 50:28

Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child

Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child

Many of us still miss Julia Child, but YouTube star Maangchi is an excellent substitute. Today, we discuss Korean home cooking, the best way to clean an octopus and her favorite food, the sea squirt. Plus, we discover what and how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have a 3D printer in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding.Get this week's recipe: Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and TarragonCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup.Listen t

Dec 13, 2019 • 50:31

Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back

Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back

In Yotam Ottolenghi's latest book, “Simple,” he focuses on delivering minimal hassle for maximum joy—whole-roasted vegetables topped with crème fraîche, no-bake cheesecake and a new take on salads. This week, we discuss how he keeps things simple, yogurt on everything and the must-have spices for any kitchen. Plus, recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan's beef noodle soup; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. (Originally aired De

Dec 6, 2019 • 50:46

Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights

Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights

Can your significant other’s food preferences become a nonstarter when searching for marital bliss? Reporter Emily Thomas of “The Food Chain” introduces us to three couples who are learning to make peace despite their domestic culinary wars. Plus, we explore kaiseki with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama; Dan Pashman rails against avocado toast; and we share our recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing, which was inspired by a listener question.Get this week's recip

Nov 29, 2019 • 50:15

Our Thanksgiving Show

Our Thanksgiving Show

This week it’s Thanksgiving Rules: turkey, cranberry sauce and cake versus pie. We chat with Stella Parks about her pumpkin pie secret and a fresh twist on à la mode; Vivian Howard invites us to her kitchen for North Carolina turkey and sides; Alice Waters, Erin French, Joanne Chang, Gonzalo Guzmán and more chefs, authors and friends recount their Thanksgiving tales of disaster, culinary wisdom and family memories; Dr. Aaron Carroll talks food safety and stuffing; we make a quick Cranbe

Nov 22, 2019 • 50:25

Pasta Grannies: Lessons from Italy’s Pasta Masters

Pasta Grannies: Lessons from Italy’s Pasta Masters

Vicky Bennison takes us behind the scenes of Pasta Grannies, her YouTube channel that documents Italian grandmothers making pasta the old-fashioned way. Plus, Robin Russell Gaiser tells us about her years-long endeavor of asking perfect strangers to lunch; Alex Aïnouz attempts to make a 1-million layer puff pastry; and we serve up Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls.For this week's recipe, Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-style

Nov 15, 2019 • 50:26

Pickles and Pie Holes: The Secret History of Food Words

Pickles and Pie Holes: The Secret History of Food Words

Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, hosts of the radio show “A Way With Words,” join us to explore the language of food. They discuss why some restaurant servers ask “Will you be wanting anything else?”—instead of simply “Do you want anything else?” And they explain phrases that seemingly don’t make a lot of sense, such as “in a pickle.” Plus, master spice blender Lior Lev Sercarz teaches us how to transform a meal using spices; we learn the step-by-step rules to perfect curry; and Adam

Nov 8, 2019 • 50:24

Alice Waters Wants to Save the World One Perfect Peach at a Time

Alice Waters Wants to Save the World One Perfect Peach at a Time

The Chez Panisse founder discusses the early days of the historic Berkeley institution and the power of taste to change lives. Plus, our trip to Sicily for the real Pasta con Fagioli; Jerrelle Guy talks “Black Girl Baking”; and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful performs an on-air experiment about sound and taste. (Originally aired October 25, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Paste con Fagioli, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pasta-con-fagioliWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share

Nov 1, 2019 • 50:33

Angie Mar Cooks a $700 Rib-Eye

Angie Mar Cooks a $700 Rib-Eye

Angie Mar, co-owner and chef at the Beatrice Inn, introduces us to her world, a restaurant that cooks more animals than vegetables. We discuss smuggling beef, bone-marrow crème brûlée and her most polarizing dish—a 160-day whiskey-aged tomahawk rib-eye steak, which sells for more than $700. Plus, we learn about a society of beer can collectors; we share our recipe for Tunisian Chickpeas with Swiss Chard; and Dan Pashman tells us how grown-ups can get more out of Halloween.Share your Tha

Oct 25, 2019 • 50:27

Rachael Ray on Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray on Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray tells Milk Street how she almost killed Tony Bennett, set fire to Emeril’s kitchen, endured wardrobe malfunctions and why she still believes in the power and dignity of hard work. Plus, Brooke Jarvis takes us behind the $10 million launch of a new apple variety; we learn Sardinia’s secret to five-minute handmade pasta; and Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals the health effects of chocolate.For this week’s recipe, Fregola with Herbs and Pecorino, visit: 177milkstreet.com/recipes/herbs-

Oct 18, 2019 • 50:41

The Undercover Caterers: True Stories from the Bizarre World of NYC Catering

The Undercover Caterers: True Stories from the Bizarre World of NYC Catering

This week, we visit the unglamorous world of catering, where Matt and Ted Lee immersed themselves for four years. Behind the canapés, flower displays and dessert trains, the two brothers reveal chaos, extreme conditions and crazy makeshift kitchens. Plus, food anthropologist Valerie Gordon resurrects long-lost desserts from legendary restaurants. And we make Nadine Redzepi’s Danish Dream Cake.For this week’s recipe, Danish Dream Cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/danish-

Oct 11, 2019 • 50:27

Chili Buns and Pickled Bologna: A 4,000 Mile Road Trip Through Appalachia

Chili Buns and Pickled Bologna: A 4,000 Mile Road Trip Through Appalachia

Ronni Lundy, author of “Victuals,” eats her way through Appalachia. Also on this week's show: Mark Kurlansky reveals the shocking, often deadly history of milk; we travel to Genoa to uncover the authentic recipe for Pesto Genovese; and Dr. Aaron Carroll talks trans fats and health. (Originally published October 18, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Pesto alla Genovese, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pesto-alla-genoveseWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret

Oct 4, 2019 • 50:45

Yewande's Nigerian Kitchen

Yewande's Nigerian Kitchen

Culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from central Mexico; and Adam Gopnik tells us about how his recent trip to Italy spawned an epiphany.For this week’s recipe, Mexican Beef and Tomatillo Stew (Entomatado de Res), visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-beef-tomatillo-stew-entomatado-de-resWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share you

Sep 27, 2019 • 50:45

The $180 Bottle of Water

The $180 Bottle of Water

This week, writer Dave Stroup takes us inside the Academy Awards of water, tasting water that is infused with the “frequency of love” and the “pulsations of the universe.” Plus, filmmaker David Gelb talks “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” and Netflix’s “Chef’s Table”; we share our recipe for a coconut milk rice pudding; and Dan Pashman asks one of the most pressing questions of our time—should the pizza emoji have pepperoni on it?For this week's recipe, Coconut Rice Pudding, visit: https://www.177

Sep 20, 2019 • 50:42

The Zoo Chef: Catering to Lions, Tigers and Bears

The Zoo Chef: Catering to Lions, Tigers and Bears

Every day, zoo chef Stacy Kyles prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner for 600 animals at the Oakland Zoo. This week, we chat about how she feeds the pickiest eaters, how she celebrates birthdays at the zoo and what everyone eats—from watermelon-licking lions to smoothie-guzzling primates. Plus, we discover Tokyo’s Neapolitan pizza scene; we make a Greek-style risotto; and Dr. Aaron Carroll demystifies the latest study on eggs and health.For this week's recipe, Tomato Rice with Oregano an

Sep 13, 2019 • 50:41

The Lost Kitchen: Erin French Has 20,000 Restaurant Reservations in Freedom, Maine

The Lost Kitchen: Erin French Has 20,000 Restaurant Reservations in Freedom, Maine

Following a tumultuous year, Erin French returned to her hometown of Freedom, Maine to open what is now one of the most exclusive restaurants in America, where the ingredients can be found in the garden, the waitlist is in the tens of thousands and the menu is always a surprise. Plus, we explore the pumpkin spice lifestyle; we make dump and stir Spanish Almond Cake; and Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the truth about fish and mercury. (Originally aired September 14, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Span

Sep 6, 2019 • 50:45

Cork Dorks: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sommeliers

Cork Dorks: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sommeliers

Journalist Bianca Bosker takes us inside the high-end world of wine, from the big-money wine service at Michelin-starred restaurants to the grueling task of a blind tasting. Plus, we meet Bala Paiva, a Brazilian pro soccer player turned pro fish cutter; we discuss sous vide and the pursuit of culinary perfection with Alex Aïnouz; and we make Stir-Fried Black Pepper Chicken with Green Beans.For this week's recipe, Stir-Fried Black Pepper Chicken with Green Beans, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.

Aug 30, 2019 • 51:01

The Sporkful Presents: Why Hibachi Is Complicated

The Sporkful Presents: Why Hibachi Is Complicated

Dan Pashman of The Sporkful brings us the story of Rocky Aoki, a Japanese immigrant who created hibachi restaurants in America when he opened his first Benihana in 1964. We hear from people who knew Rocky, see the skill it takes to be a great hibachi chef and look at what happens when the performance becomes problematic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2019 • 30:49

Adam Conover Ruins Everything

Adam Conover Ruins Everything

This week, Adam Conover, host of the truTV series “Adam Ruins Everything,” challenges the myth of killer Halloween candy, bogus detox diets and the ethics of buying avocados. Plus, David Burtka transforms parties into events; we throw together an amazing Andalusian Tomato and Bread Soup; and Adam Gopnik stumbles across the perfect meal on vacation in Greece.For this week's recipe, Andalusian Tomato and Bread Soup, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/rich-tomato-toasted-bread-soup-bacon-

Aug 23, 2019 • 51:00

Bizarre Adventures with Andrew Zimmern

Bizarre Adventures with Andrew Zimmern

Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern has visited more than 170 countries in search of bizarre foods and fascinating people. We chat with him about coconut grubs, barbecued lizards and the happiest man on earth. Plus, we travel to Nablus and discover what may be the world’s best tahini; Dan Pashman ponders the etiquette of salt; and we make our new favorite dessert, Vivian Howard’s Sweet Fresh Corn Pudding.\For this week's recipe, Sweet Fresh Corn Pudding, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.

Aug 16, 2019 • 51:02

The Cooking Gene: Michael Twitty Stirs Up the South

The Cooking Gene: Michael Twitty Stirs Up the South

This week, we talk to Michael Twitty, author of “The Cooking Gene,” about his fascinating journey of self-discovery through food and DNA. Plus, we chat with Vince Dixon about why foods go viral; Stephen Meuse reveals the best questions to ask the next time you buy a bottle of wine; and we find a fix for flavorless tomatoes. (Originally aired August 31, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Tomato-Herb Salad with Sumac, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/grilled-oven-strip-steak-chimichurri-arg

Aug 9, 2019 • 51:17

Savage Feast: Culinary Adventures from the Soviet Union

Savage Feast: Culinary Adventures from the Soviet Union

This week, Boris Fishman tells his family's astonishing story—from the exploits of his grandfather, a barber/black marketeer who escaped the Soviet Union draft on the roof of a train, to his family's arrival in Brooklyn, where they rediscovered the dishes of their Belarusian roots. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll takes a hard look at the vegan diet; we discover Argentina's surprising secret to perfectly grilled steak; and we meet the man who invented a $10 million strawberry picking robot.For t

Aug 2, 2019 • 51:03

Bugs: They're What's for Dinner

Bugs: They're What's for Dinner

Bugs are the future of food, according to Daniella Martin, from waxworm taco filling to chirp chips to fried shrimp (or, fried sago grub that tastes like shrimp). Plus, Serious Eats founder Ed Levine gives us an inside look at how to start a food media empire; Alex Aïnouz investigates the art and science of making mozzarella; and we share our recipe for Barbados Grilled Fish with a local hot sauce.For this week's recipe, Barbados Grilled Fish, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/barbado

Jul 26, 2019 • 50:59

Insider's Italy: An Off-The-Grid Travel Guide with Matt Goulding

Insider's Italy: An Off-The-Grid Travel Guide with Matt Goulding

Matt Goulding, author of “Pasta, Pane, Vino,” lets us in on Italy’s best-kept secrets. Plus, Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz present “The Gefilte Manifesto,” a definitive guide to modern Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine; we prepare Taiwanese Grilled Corn; and Dan Pashman tells us about his trip to the Library of Congress Cooking Club. (Originally aired Aug. 2, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Taiwanese Grilled Corn, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/taiwanese-style-grilled-cornWe want to hear y

Jul 19, 2019 • 51:14

From Prison Chef to Executive Chef

From Prison Chef to Executive Chef

Chef Jeff Henderson tells us about his underground catering business behind bars, what it was like to cook for Rosario “Sal” Gambino, and what he makes for his vegan kids at home. Plus, Yara Elmjouie unpacks the history of MSG-phobia in America; we discover the real Sicilian Caponata; and Adam Gopnik discusses the world’s most challenging dishes to make at home.For this week's recipe, Sicilian Caponata, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/sicilian-caponata-vegetable-stewWe want

Jul 12, 2019 • 51:01

José Andrés Swims with Sharks

José Andrés Swims with Sharks

This week, we chat with José Andrés about how he helped organize more than three million meals in Puerto Rico, why he would choose a pineapple over a steak, and what he would do if he ever got a day off. Plus, we talk military rations with YouTube star EmmyMade in Japan; we bake Chocolate Ginger Scones; and Dan Pashman delves into one of the workplace’s most divisive issues: office fridge theft.For this week's recipe, Triple Ginger Scones with Chocolate Chunks, visit:https://www.177milk

Jul 5, 2019 • 50:42

BBQ Myths Busted! Meathead Goldwyn Breaks Your Bad Grilling Habits

BBQ Myths Busted! Meathead Goldwyn Breaks Your Bad Grilling Habits

From soaking wood chips to grill marks, Meathead Goldwyn is here to set the record straight on grilling’s biggest myths. Plus, Christina Ward tells the story of American advertising cookbooks, complete with recipes such as Ham Banana Rolls and Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake; we discover a two-ingredient cheese sauce; and Alex Aïnouz explains the Japanese art of kintsugi.\For this week's recipe, Garlic-Rosemary Burgers with Taleggio Sauce, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/garlic-rosemary-b

Jun 28, 2019 • 50:45

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: Misfits, Hippies and Celebrity Chefs

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: Misfits, Hippies and Celebrity Chefs

Andrew Friedman chronicles the stories and misadventures of the pioneering chefs and motley crew of misfits who cooked (instead of Instagrammed) their way to innovation. Plus, are supermarket leafy greens dangerous?; inside Brooklyn's Aska Restaurant; and olive oil bundt cake from Italy. (Originally aired July 27, 2018.)\For this week's recipe, Orange-Anise Bundt Cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/orange-anise-bundt-cake-ciambella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

Jun 21, 2019 • 51:17

Lidia's Family Table: The Life and Times of Lidia Bastianich

Lidia's Family Table: The Life and Times of Lidia Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich grew up under Tito's communist rule, escaped to a refugee camp in Trieste and finally made it to Queens, where she learned to love Spam, Jell-O and Wonder Bread. She talks about the early years on her grandmother's farm, where she slept on a corn-husk mattress, ate pig's blood sausage and fresh fig jam, and realized that the secret to happiness is having less, not more. Plus, we discover turkey skin ice cream with Salt & Straw's Tyler Malek; discuss the ethics of co

Jun 14, 2019 • 50:39

OMG, GMO! How Mark Lynas Learned to Stop Protesting and Love GMOs

OMG, GMO! How Mark Lynas Learned to Stop Protesting and Love GMOs

Journalist Mark Lynas campaigned against genetically modified foods. Then in 2008, he changed his mind. On this week's episode, we talk to Lynas about his journey from anti-GMO activist to pro-GMO advocate. Plus, we discuss the strange eating habits of the world’s most infamous dictators; Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; and we grill up pork skewers from Thailand.For this week's recipe, Thai Grilled Pork Skewers, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/thai-grilled-pork-skew

Jun 7, 2019 • 50:43

BraveTart: Stella Parks Reimagines America's Favorite Sweets

BraveTart: Stella Parks Reimagines America's Favorite Sweets

Pastry chef Stella Parks talks about the science of baking and the secret history of iconic American desserts. Plus, we learn about barbecue around the world, from boodog to hāngi; Dan Pashman tells the history of LA's Cambodian donut shops; and we offer up a simple and summery Austrian plum cake. (Originally aired August 23, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Austrian plum cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/austrian-plum-cake-zwetschgenkuchenThis week's sponsors:Come in for

May 31, 2019 • 51:16

Carla Hall Reclaims Soul Food

Carla Hall Reclaims Soul Food

Chef Carla Hall is here to change the way we think about soul food. Plus, we explore cooking with cannabis; Adam Gopnik tells us how to cope when our favorite restaurants close; and we serve up Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili.For this week's recipe, Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mashed-avocados-with-sesame-and-chiliThis week's sponsor:Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to see King Arthur Flour’s complete line of products. Hosted on Acast. Se

May 24, 2019 • 50:58

The Life and Death of Gourmet: Ruth Reichl Tells All

The Life and Death of Gourmet: Ruth Reichl Tells All

We chat with Ruth Reichl about the glory days and final days of Gourmet magazine. Plus, Egyptian street food in Berlin; Alex Aïnouz's hotel room cooking hacks; and Mini Almond Cakes with Spiced Chocolate.\For this week's recipe, Mini Almond Cakes with Spiced Chocolate, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mini-almond-cakes-with-spiced-chocolate\This week's sponsor: \Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to see King Arthur Flour’s complete line of products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

May 17, 2019 • 51:00

The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

Chef Diane Kochilas talks real Greek yogurt, what Americans get wrong about cooking at home, and how to make great dishes with stale bread. Plus, we explore the art and nostalgia of Jell-O molds; we present a fresh new take on Spaghetti Puttanesca; and Dan Pashman untangles the legal definition of a sandwich.For this week's recipe, Spaghetti Puttanesca, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spaghetti-puttanescaFor photos from the O Moldy Night exhibit, visit: https://www.177milks

May 10, 2019 • 51:01

Gonzalo Guzmán's Nopalito: Inside a Mexican Kitchen

Gonzalo Guzmán's Nopalito: Inside a Mexican Kitchen

20 years ago, Gonzalo Guzmán left everything in his home country of Mexico and became a dishwasher in San Francisco. Now the chef in his own restaurant, Guzmán divulges the secret to the perfect ceviche and says the story of Mexican cuisine begins and ends with tortillas. Also on this week's show: How to cut up a cow, with New York butchers Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest; Armenian grilled pork chops; and junk food taxes, good or bad? (Originally aired August 8, 2018.)For this week's recipe, Ar

May 3, 2019 • 51:19

Welcome to the Disgusting Food Museum

Welcome to the Disgusting Food Museum

We chat with curator Samuel West about the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmö, Sweden, where the tickets are vomit bags, the exhibits feature fermented shark, fruit bats, and root beer, and visitors walk away with a new understanding of what disgust really means. Plus, we try cocktail hour the French way; we learn how to build a better meatball in Belgium; and Dr. Aaron Carroll demystifies alcohol calories. \For this week's recipe, Belgian Meatballs, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/re

Apr 26, 2019 • 50:48

The Great Escape: Andrea Nguyen Flees Saigon in April 1975 and Brings Vietnamese Home Cooking to America

The Great Escape: Andrea Nguyen Flees Saigon in April 1975 and Brings Vietnamese Home Cooking to America

Chef Andrea Nguyen, author of "Vietnamese Food Any Day," uses American supermarket ingredients for an authentic take on the food of Vietnam. Plus, we investigate why the Kinder Surprise Chocolate Egg is illegal here in the USA; we make a simple dump-and-bake Lemon-Almond Pound Cake; and our Paris correspondent, Alex Aïnouz, explains why a good croissant is straight, not crescent-shaped.For this week's recipe, Lemon-Almond Pound Cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/lemon-al

Apr 19, 2019 • 50:58

The Secret World of Celebrity Catering with Mary Giuliani

The Secret World of Celebrity Catering with Mary Giuliani

Mary Giuliani, the author of catering tell-all “Tiny Hot Dogs,” falls in love with Alec Baldwin, raises a murderous turtle and has a solution for any and every party disaster. Plus: We visit a Bhutanese Senior Lunch in Vermont; Adam Gopnik sells the role of coffee in civilization; and we dig into Soupe au Pistou from Provence.For this week’s recipe, Soupe au Pistou, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/soupe-au-pistoThis week’s sponsor: Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to see King Arthur Fl

Apr 12, 2019 • 51:17

In Search of The Brain Sandwich: Our Intrepid Reporter Lunches Out in St. Louis

In Search of The Brain Sandwich: Our Intrepid Reporter Lunches Out in St. Louis

Zach Dyer travels to St. Louis to eat the once-conventional fried brain sandwich. Plus, we chat with chef Özlem Warren about the spices and cuisine of Southern Turkey; Dan Pashman talks TV dinner etiquette; we offer a recipe for three cup chicken; and we give a quick tip to make homemade chile oil. (Originally aired May 10 – May 17, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Three-Cup Chicken, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/three-cup-chickenThis week’s sponsor: Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to

Apr 5, 2019 • 51:18

My Siberian Adventure: The Joys of Mystery Meat, Power Outages, Evil Spirits and the Stove from Hell

My Siberian Adventure: The Joys of Mystery Meat, Power Outages, Evil Spirits and the Stove from Hell

Author Sharon Hudgins writes a love letter from post-Soviet Vladivostok. Plus, IBM’s supercomputer creates flavor combinations; Dan Pashman lies to his kids about food; and we test cooking oils over high heat.For this week’s recipe, Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crisped Onions (Mujaddara), visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/lebanese-lentils-and-rice-with-crisped-onions-mujaddaraThis week’s sponsors:Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 10

Mar 29, 2019 • 50:25

Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud

Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud

Chris Elliott, who investigated the horse meat scandal in the United Kingdom, talks about fake oregano, cardboard in parmesan and the multibillion dollar business of food fraud. Plus, we investigate the curious case of “Q” (a Taiwanese obsession with chewiness); we travel to Milan for risotto; we uncover clever culinary uses for yogurt; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks whether cow’s milk is nature’s most nearly perfect food.For this week’s recipe, Risotto Milanese, visit: 177milkstreet.com/re

Mar 22, 2019 • 50:27

Wine Label Revolution: Goodbye Chateau, Hello Dancing Frog!

Wine Label Revolution: Goodbye Chateau, Hello Dancing Frog!

Andres O’Hara on why wine labels matter. Plus, the new Harlem fusion cooking; corks or screwcaps?; and pasta with broccoli sauce. (Originally aired June 1, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce, visit: 177milkstreet.com/recipes/rigatoni-with-roman-broccoli-sauceThis week’s sponsor: Go to FergusonShowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2019 • 51:15

Eat, Travel, Love: Matt Goulding Reveals the Culinary Secrets of Spain

Eat, Travel, Love: Matt Goulding Reveals the Culinary Secrets of Spain

Matt Goulding, author of “Grape, Olive, Pig,” discovers the original paella, finds out-of-the-way Spanish eateries, falls in love and recounts his one meal at El Bulli. Plus, we travel to Paris for gnocchi; J. Kenji López-Alt double-fries chicken; and Mark Bittman talks about “Dinner for Everyone.”For this week’s recipe, Potato Gnocchi, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-gnocchiThis week’s sponsors:Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of

Mar 8, 2019 • 50:28

The Food of Shangri-La: Cooking Up Yak Meat, Pickled Bamboo and Potato Pancakes in China’s Remote Yunnan Province

The Food of Shangri-La: Cooking Up Yak Meat, Pickled Bamboo and Potato Pancakes in China’s Remote Yunnan Province

Georgia Freedman, author of “Cooking South of The Clouds,” travels China’s “Wild West” in search of new foods. Plus, Kim Severson of The New York Times explores the supermarket of the future; we make Australian pulled pork; and Dan Pashman discusses the pros and cons of “shower beers.”For this week’s recipe, Miso-Gochujang Pulled Pork, visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/miso-gochujang-pulled-porkThis week’s sponsors:Go to FergusonShowrooms.com (http://fergusonshowrooms.com/) to browse t

Mar 1, 2019 • 50:27

Bombay Meets Cincinnati: Nik Sharma Adapts the Rich Flavors of India

Bombay Meets Cincinnati: Nik Sharma Adapts the Rich Flavors of India

Nik Sharma, author of “Season,” gives Milk Street a lesson in cooking with spices. Plus, we investigate the unknown culinary history of France; we make a magic pudding cake; give tips for whipping egg whites; and Adam Gopnik asks whether DNA diets are fact or fiction.For this week’s recipe, Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes, visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/maple-whiskey-pudding-cakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2019 • 50:28

Shrimp, Sprite and Pig Head: The Mysteries and Delights of True Filipino Cuisine

Shrimp, Sprite and Pig Head: The Mysteries and Delights of True Filipino Cuisine

Chef Yana Gilbuena discusses fertilized duck eggs, traveling dinner pop-ups and the traditional Filipino method of eating with one’s hands. Plus, water fights (and eating well) in Myanmar; cheesier pasta; and Adam Gopnik on wine and philosophy. (Originally aired June 21, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Singapore Chili Shrimp, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/singapore-chili-shrimp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2019 • 51:17

The Search for Perfect Falafel: Uncovering the Secrets of Palestinian Cooking

The Search for Perfect Falafel: Uncovering the Secrets of Palestinian Cooking

Intrepid food writer Yasmin Khan dives into the mysteries of Palestinian cooking. Plus we rediscover authentic Austrian goulash; Jonathan Townsend cooks amazing 18th century American recipes in period clothing and kitchens; we share three tricks for using dull knives; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks, “Are we really dehydrated?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2019 • 50:26

The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express

The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express

Former graffiti artist Duff Goldman bakes cakes in the shape of everything from Radio City Music Hall to old sneakers. Plus we explore Korean home cooking with chef Sohui Kim, and J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of no-knead bread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2019 • 50:28

Deep Run Roots: Vivian Howard Eats North Carolina

Deep Run Roots: Vivian Howard Eats North Carolina

Chef Vivian Howard returns home to rural NC to cook her roots. Plus a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; our tip for transforming stale bread; Pork and Kimchi Stew; and what’s on Adam Gopnik’s weekly menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2019 • 50:28

Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard

Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard

We catch up with British food star Nigella Lawson about the philosophy of life and home cooking. Plus does coffee cause cancer?; Pakistan’s Martha Stewart; pisto; and quick yogurt sauce. (Originally published May 24, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2019 • 51:16

Mad French Food Scientist Cooks Up YouTube

Mad French Food Scientist Cooks Up YouTube

Alex French Guy Cooking does crazy food science from Paris. Plus the amazing history of pickles; Shabbat at Wendy’s; and chicken under a brick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2019 • 51:05

The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon

The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon

Why Tokyo shoppers spend a fortune on fruits as gifts. Plus the truth about dietary supplements; a food tour of Lisbon; Spanish tortillas at home; and how to mellow onions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2019 • 50:31

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa

Also on this week’s show: Up with pomegranate molasses; sheet-pan roasted chicken; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of baking pizza at home; and why Australian cuisine is the most diverse, adventurous on the planet! (Originally published September 27, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 2018 • 50:46

Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back

Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back

We chat with Yotam Ottolenghi about keeping it simple. Also on this week’s show: recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan’s beef noodle soup; how to make herb salts; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2018 • 50:46

John Carter Cash Remembers the Food and Music of Johnny Cash and June Carter

John Carter Cash Remembers the Food and Music of Johnny Cash and June Carter

Musician and record producer John Carter Cash explains why he loves cooking with Mountain Dew, reveals his recipe for Southern cornbread, and shares stories and recipes from his family’s table. Also on this week’s show: grandmothers do the cooking at Enoteca Maria in Staten Island; our recipe for French walnut tart; a quick tip for freezing soaked dried beans; and The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik discusses the holy marriage of starch and protein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

Dec 14, 2018 • 50:29

Pizza, Chocolate Fountains and Mac & Cheese for 5,000 People: Alon Shaya’s Long Road to Chefdom

Pizza, Chocolate Fountains and Mac & Cheese for 5,000 People: Alon Shaya’s Long Road to Chefdom

Alon Shaya is having a moment—he’s just opened two new restaurants and published his first book. But his success wasn’t always a given. We chat about his circuitous path and the food he ate along the way. Also on this week’s show: Julia Turshen makes magic out of leftovers (tomato sauce becomes tomato soup); secrets to oven-poached salmon; four unexpected ways to use tahini; and Dan Pashman remembers Homer Simpson and food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2018 • 50:32

The Breath of A Wok: Wok Master Grace Young Stirs it Up!

The Breath of A Wok: Wok Master Grace Young Stirs it Up!

Also on this week’s show: Reporter Danny Lewis reports on Elbert Budin and how he made food fly; we go to Tunisia for a couscous cooking lesson; and J. Kenji López-Alt explores the differences between flours. (Originally aired January 18, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2018 • 51:15

Tales of a Puerto Rican Kitchen: Von Diaz Mixes Coconuts and Collards

Tales of a Puerto Rican Kitchen: Von Diaz Mixes Coconuts and Collards

We chat with Von Diaz about the flavors of Puerto Rican cooking and the world’s best breakfast sandwich. Also on this week’s show: Molly Yeh moves to Minnesota and trades Sichuan take-out for hotdish and beet farming; a recipe for chocolate-almond spice cookies; and Dr. Aaron Carroll says “no” to a new study on alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2018 • 50:30

Binging with Babish: Andrew Rea Cooks Game of Thrones. Dothraki Blood Pie, Anyone?

Binging with Babish: Andrew Rea Cooks Game of Thrones. Dothraki Blood Pie, Anyone?

Meet the YouTube star who recreates recipes from classic movies and TV shows. Also on this week’s show: the amazing food of the Islamic world; J. Kenji Lopéz-Alt talks turkey skin; Indian-spiced butternut squash soup; and make-ahead blanched greens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2018 • 50:45

Death and Foraging in Tasmania: Intrepid Explorer Sarah Marquis Hikes the Wilderness

Death and Foraging in Tasmania: Intrepid Explorer Sarah Marquis Hikes the Wilderness

The Swiss explorer discusses how she cooks and forages in the wild and why the mental journey is a bigger challenge than the physical. Also on this week’s show: Strange tales of food and the British Empire; ricotta-semolina cheesecake; Oaxacan Hot Chocolate; and The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik on the ethics of meat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2018 • 50:19

Lights! Camera! Action! Food! The history of food photography from Betty Crocker to Gourmet Magazine

Lights! Camera! Action! Food! The history of food photography from Betty Crocker to Gourmet Magazine

Also on this week’s show: Homestyle Cooking from southeast India; the best soup in the world; the truth about drinking and health; and grams versus cups. (Originally aired February 22, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2018 • 51:17

Alice Waters Wants to Save the World One Perfect Peach at a Time

Alice Waters Wants to Save the World One Perfect Peach at a Time

The Chez Panisse founder discusses the early days of the historic Berkeley institution and the power of taste to change lives. Also on this week’s show: Our trip to Sicily for the real Pasta e Fagioli; Jerrelle Guy chats about her debut book, Black Girl Baking; and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful performs an on-air experiment about sound and taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2018 • 50:33

Chili Buns and Pickled Bologna: A 4,000 Mile Road Trip Through Appalachia

Chili Buns and Pickled Bologna: A 4,000 Mile Road Trip Through Appalachia

Ronni Lundy, author of “Victuals,” eats her way through Appalachia. Also on this week’s show: Mark Kurlansky reveals the shocking, often deadly history of milk; we travel to Genoa to uncover the authentic recipe for Pesto Genovese; and Dr. Aaron Carroll talks trans fats and health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2018 • 50:46

Secret History of Peanut Butter: How One Woman Changed the FDA

Secret History of Peanut Butter: How One Woman Changed the FDA

Also on this week’s show: Do low-fat diets work?; Filipino food in Tel Aviv; and yellow split pea curry. (Originally aired 4/5, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2018 • 51:17

The Food World According to Mimi Sheraton

The Food World According to Mimi Sheraton

Mimi Sheraton, the first woman restaurant critic at The New York Times, doesn’t trust anonymous crowd-sourced reviews and says that authentic food is in the eye of the eater. Also on this week’s show: The near death of Tex-Mex; how to make a simple Tuscan beef and pepper stew; a new theory of wine; and a recipe for a Moroccan Nutella. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2018 • 50:49

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa

Also on this week’s show: Up with pomegranate molasses; sheet-pan roasted chicken; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of baking pizza at home; and why Australian cuisine is the most diverse, adventurous on the planet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2018 • 50:45

Nadine Levy Redzepi: Danish Dream Cakes, Anchovies and the Hygge Way of Life

Nadine Levy Redzepi: Danish Dream Cakes, Anchovies and the Hygge Way of Life

Also on this week’s show: The egg mogul who finally went to jail; authentic no-stir polenta; homemade coconut milk; and the French who put ice cubes in wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2018 • 50:46

The Lost Kitchen: Erin French Has 20,000 Restaurant Reservations in Freedom, Maine

The Lost Kitchen: Erin French Has 20,000 Restaurant Reservations in Freedom, Maine

Also on this week’s show: Pumpkin spice gone wild; dump and stir Spanish Almond Cake; and the truth about fish and mercury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2018 • 50:45

Ramen Rock: Cult Band Shonen Knife Sings about Food, Not Love

Ramen Rock: Cult Band Shonen Knife Sings about Food, Not Love

This week, NPR’s Maria Godoy reports on pop-punk band Shonen Knife; Milk Street travels to Taipei, to a cooking school that teaches street food; our recipe for shaved zucchini salad; and dry versus sweet wines. Originally aired August 24, 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2018 • 51:19

The Cooking Gene: Michael Twitty Stirs Up the South

The Cooking Gene: Michael Twitty Stirs Up the South

Also on this week’s show: Why foods go viral; new ways with miso; wine boot camp; and sumac meets tomatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2018 • 51:17

BraveTart: Stella Parks Reimagines America’s Favorite Sweets

BraveTart: Stella Parks Reimagines America’s Favorite Sweets

Also on this week’s show: Barbecue around the world, from boodog to hāngi; LA’s Cambodian donut shops; whisk tips; and Austrian plum cake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2018 • 51:16

Bollywood Kitchen: Singing, Dancing, Cooking!

Bollywood Kitchen: Singing, Dancing, Cooking!

Also on this week’s show: The true story of donuts and war; Spanish-style French toast; and defending MSG. (Originally aired April 12, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2018 • 51:19

Gonzalo Guzmán’s Nopalito: Inside a Mexican Kitchen

Gonzalo Guzmán’s Nopalito: Inside a Mexican Kitchen

Also on this week’s show: How to cut up a cow, with New York butchers Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest; Armenian grilled pork chops; and junk food taxes, good or bad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2018 • 51:19

Insider’s Italy: An Off-The-Grid Travel Guide with Matt Goulding

Insider’s Italy: An Off-The-Grid Travel Guide with Matt Goulding

Also on this week’s show: The Gefilte Manifesto – modern Jewish home cooking; Taiwanese grilled corn; and Dan Pashman on the Library of Congress Cooking Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2018 • 51:14

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: Misfits, Hippies and Celebrity Chefs

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: Misfits, Hippies and Celebrity Chefs

Are supermarket leafy greens dangerous?; inside Brooklyn’s Aska Restaurant; and olive oil bundt cake from Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2018 • 51:17

Buttermilk Graffiti: Chef Edward Lee Hits The Road to Eat The New America

Buttermilk Graffiti: Chef Edward Lee Hits The Road to Eat The New America

Kim Severson on the hunt for a lost strain of rice; J. Kenji López-Alt on salt; and pie plates for grilling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2018 • 51:18

The Potlikker Papers: Food Meets Politics in The American South

The Potlikker Papers: Food Meets Politics in The American South

The Mafia muscles in on Italian bakeries, cooking for civil rights with John T. Edge, Dan Pashman of The Sporkful on airline dining and the new fattoush. Originally aired July 13, 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2018 • 51:19

How to Eat A Peach: Diana Henry on The Art of The Perfect Simple Menu

How to Eat A Peach: Diana Henry on The Art of The Perfect Simple Menu

The ethics of free ice cream samples; pork/pineapple tacos; and Whetstone Magazine travels the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2018 • 51:17

Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People

Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People

Ruth Rodgers from The River Café; the bubbles of summer; and spaghetti al limone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2018 • 51:17

Shrimp, Sprite and Pig Head: The Mysteries and Delights of True Filipino Cuisine

Shrimp, Sprite and Pig Head: The Mysteries and Delights of True Filipino Cuisine

Water fights (and eating well) in Myanmar; cheesier pasta; and Adam Gopnik on wine and philosophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2018 • 51:17

Harvard and The Chef: How Joanne Chang used Applied Mathematics to Build a Baking Empire

Harvard and The Chef: How Joanne Chang used Applied Mathematics to Build a Baking Empire

We interview Brad Leone, star of Bon Appetit’s “Its Alive with Brad”; introduce our recipe for Salmon Chraimeh; learn to toast grains; and Dan Pashman of the Sporkful on the geometry of a pizza slice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2018 • 51:19

The Food Explorer: The Man Who Discovered Avocados, Kale and Quinoa

The Food Explorer: The Man Who Discovered Avocados, Kale and Quinoa

Ben Franklin electrocutes turkeys; and J. Kenji López-Alt on why pepperoni curls on pizza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2018 • 51:19

Wine Label Revolution: Goodbye Chateau, Hello Dancing Frog!

Wine Label Revolution: Goodbye Chateau, Hello Dancing Frog!

The new Harlem fusion cooking; corks or screwcaps?; and pasta with broccoli sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2018 • 51:15

Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard (corrected)

Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard (corrected)

Does coffee cause cancer?; Pakistan’s Martha Stewart; pisto; and quick yogurt sauce. *This episode is a corrected version that fixes an error in the previous version. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2018 • 51:16

Beyoncé, Saffron and the New Women Farmers of Afghanistan

Beyoncé, Saffron and the New Women Farmers of Afghanistan

Saffron, the new Afghan crop; Meathead Goldwyn on barbecue ribs; The Food Lab on the mortar and pestle; and our recipe for whipped cream biscuits and strawberries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2018 • 51:21

In Search of The Brain Sandwich: Our Intrepid Reporter Lunches Out in St. Louis

In Search of The Brain Sandwich: Our Intrepid Reporter Lunches Out in St. Louis

Everyday Turkish cooking at Özlem’s Table; TV dinner etiquette; three-cup chicken; homemade chile oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2018 • 51:18

Roast Chicken in A War Zone: Life, Death, and Cooking in Syria

Roast Chicken in A War Zone: Life, Death, and Cooking in Syria

The true history of The Settlement Cookbook; making vanilla sugar; beef tomato stir-fry; and Adam Gopnik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2018 • 51:16

An American in Paris

An American in Paris

David Lebovitz buys an apartment in Paris (and barely survives the experience); our recipe for light, bright Cape Malay curry; we discover momo, spicy Nepalese dumplings; and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful on the new science of taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2018 • 51:17

The Last Florida Orange: Death of An Industry?

The Last Florida Orange: Death of An Industry?

Fad foods; the secret history of Jack Daniel’s; freezing soaked beans; and Colombian pot roast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2018 • 51:18

Bollywood Kitchen: Singing, Dancing, Cooking!

Bollywood Kitchen: Singing, Dancing, Cooking!

The true story of donuts and war; Spanish-style French toast; and defending MSG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2018 • 51:20

The Peanut Butter Wars: A Homemaker Changes How Food is Regulated in America

The Peanut Butter Wars: A Homemaker Changes How Food is Regulated in America

Filipino delicacies found at a bus station in Tel Aviv; Marketplace’s Krissy Clark reports on the peanut butter controversy that changed how the FDA regulates commercial foods; and how to revive stale spices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2018 • 51:17

147: The Three-Star Soup Kitchen

147: The Three-Star Soup Kitchen

Italian chef Massimo Bottura feeds the world; ARFID is a new picky eating disorder; our recipe for ricotta cheesecake; and the New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik on what the next generation is drinking. Originally aired 12/8-12/15, 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2018 • 51:16

209: Hippie Food: The Secret History of Avocado Toast, Smoothies, Carob Cookies and The Health Food Store

209: Hippie Food: The Secret History of Avocado Toast, Smoothies, Carob Cookies and The Health Food Store

Joshua McFadden cooks for six seasons; easy French chicken in a pot; coconut rice; and Dan Pashman on pork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2018 • 51:21

208: The Bitter Truth: Brad Parsons on Bitters, Amaro and Distillery Cats Turned Social Media Stars

208: The Bitter Truth: Brad Parsons on Bitters, Amaro and Distillery Cats Turned Social Media Stars

The women who run France’s Champagne industry; Thai stir-fried spinach; making saffron salt; and Stephen Meuse on wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2018 • 51:18

207: Beyond Blini and Borscht: A Return to Russian Cooking with Blinchiki, Pyanka and Uzbek Watermelon

207: Beyond Blini and Borscht: A Return to Russian Cooking with Blinchiki, Pyanka and Uzbek Watermelon

The sweet rewards of bitter food; easy garlic confit; sweet potato cake from Macau; and what to eat when you’re blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2018 • 51:19

144: Why Does Bread Rise? Nathan Myhrvold on Bread Science

144: Why Does Bread Rise? Nathan Myhrvold on Bread Science

Nathan Myhrvold on Modernist Bread; J. Kenji Lopez-Alt on the science of cooking meat; smashed potatoes; and a quick Turkish supper from Robyn Eckhardt, author of “Istanbul and Beyond.” (Originally aired 11/09/2017, Available for rerun Thursday 3/1 – Thursday 3/8/2018) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2018 • 51:19

206: Lights! Camera! Action! Food! The history of food photography from Betty Crocker to Gourmet Magazine

206: Lights! Camera! Action! Food! The history of food photography from Betty Crocker to Gourmet Magazine

Homestyle Cooking from southeast India; the best soup in the world; the truth about drinking and health; and grams versus cups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2018 • 51:17

205: An American in Paris: How Chef Braden Perkins Crashed The Paris Restaurant Scene

205: An American in Paris: How Chef Braden Perkins Crashed The Paris Restaurant Scene

Grace Young on stir-fried rice; J. Kenji López-Alt on cooking with alcohol; and Vietnamese meatball soup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2018 • 51:17

204: The Man Who Loved Wine: Anne Fadiman on Her Father’s Life, Times and Wine Obsession

204: The Man Who Loved Wine: Anne Fadiman on Her Father’s Life, Times and Wine Obsession

The only 24-hour ice cream store in New York City; chocolate-almond cookies; is raw cookie dough dangerous? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2018 • 51:19

141: The Quick Palestine Cook: Bold, Easy, Fresh

141: The Quick Palestine Cook: Bold, Easy, Fresh

Reem Kassis brings us quick and easy weeknight cooking from Palestine; our tip for peeling ginger; we travel to India to try medicinal camel’s milk; and J. Kenji Lopez Alt reveals how to cook beans. (Originally aired 10/12/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2018 • 51:18

203: The Secret History of White Meat: Why America Loves Breasts Not Legs

203: The Secret History of White Meat: Why America Loves Breasts Not Legs

Israeli chef Einat Admony on real couscous; foolproof cacio e pepe; roast sweet potatoes; and muffin madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2018 • 51:17

202: The Breath of A Wok: Wok Master Grace Young Stirs it Up!

202: The Breath of A Wok: Wok Master Grace Young Stirs it Up!

Reporter Danny Lewis reports on Elbert Budin and how he made food fly; we go to Tunisia for a couscous cooking lesson; and J. Kenji López-Alt explores the differences between flours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2018 • 51:15

143: Ottolenghi’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Desserts

143: Ottolenghi’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Desserts

Former Eater Editor Helen Rosner on what’s hot in food media; Sumac Chicken; cooking onions; and Dan Pashman of the Sporkful on Willy Wonka, food and parenting. (Originally aired 11/4/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2018 • 51:18

201: Harvard and The Chef: How Joanne Chang used Applied Mathematics to Build a Baking Empire

201: Harvard and The Chef: How Joanne Chang used Applied Mathematics to Build a Baking Empire

We interview Brad Leone, star of Bon Appetit’s “Its Alive with Brad”; introduce our recipe for Salmon Chraimeh; learn to toast grains; and Dan Pashman of the Sporkful on the geometry of a pizza slice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 2018 • 51:19

149: The French Revolution: Paris Unveils New Bistros, New Menus, and New Chefs

149: The French Revolution: Paris Unveils New Bistros, New Menus, and New Chefs

Lindsey Tramuta on the New Paris cuisine; we take a pilgrimage to India; offer a new recipe for steamed marmalade pudding; and wine expert Stephen Meuse has tips on the best glasses to use for champagne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2017 • 51:15

139: The Sheepherder’s Ball: Basque Cooking in America

139: The Sheepherder’s Ball: Basque Cooking in America

The Kitchen Sisters report on the secret history and food of Basque sheepherders in America; our recipe for French apple cake; and the difference between mass-produced and artistan wines. (Originally aired 9/23/2017) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2017 • 51:16

148: Kaukasis: The Secret Recipes of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Beyond

148: Kaukasis: The Secret Recipes of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Beyond

The amazing food of Georgia with Olia Hercules; Milk Street’s top 10 cookbooks of the year; porchetta comes home; and dressing up the holiday table with Athena Calderone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2017 • 51:14

147: The Three-Star Soup Kitchen

147: The Three-Star Soup Kitchen

Italian chef Massimo Bottura feeds the world; ARFID is a new picky eating disorder; our recipe for ricotta cheesecake; and the New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik on what the next generation is drinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2017 • 51:16

146: The Poison Squad: In 1902, Why Do 12 Volunteers Eat Poison with Every Meal?

146: The Poison Squad: In 1902, Why Do 12 Volunteers Eat Poison with Every Meal?

Eating poison leads to the founding of the FDA; our recipe for the best gingerbread; Dr. Aaron Carroll on the truth about artificial sweeteners; and sourdough bread turns into a futuristic novel by Robin Sloan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2017 • 51:18

126: BBQ Adventure: Heat and Meat in Gugulethu, Cape Town

126: BBQ Adventure: Heat and Meat in Gugulethu, Cape Town

We travel to Cape Town, South Africa, for insane barbecue; Melissa Clark rethinks how to cook at home; poet Nikki Giovanni remembers her grandparents’ rack of lamb recipe; and Adam Gopnik unpacks his dream of the cast-iron pan. (Originally aired 5/27/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2017 • 51:17

145: Thanksgiving Special: From Calcutta to Make-Ahead Mashed

145: Thanksgiving Special: From Calcutta to Make-Ahead Mashed

Reporter Sandip Roy desperately seeks turkey in Calcutta; tea-rubbed maple turkey; The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman onThanksgiving Anxiety; holiday call-ins with Sara Moulton; the science behind tryptophan with Dr. Aaron Carroll; The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik on his first Thanksgiving in 1980s New York; J. Kenji Lopez-Alt on make-ahead mashed; and wine expert Stephen Meuse says Burgundy wines are best for the holiday table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2017 • 51:17

144: Why Does Bread Rise? Nathan Myhrvold on Bread Science

144: Why Does Bread Rise? Nathan Myhrvold on Bread Science

Nathan Myhrvold on Modernist Bread; J. Kenji Lopez-Alt on the science of cooking meat;smashed potatoes; and a quick Turkish supper from Robyn Eckhardt, author of “Istanbul and Beyond.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2017 • 51:19

143: Ottolenghi’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Desserts

143: Ottolenghi’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Desserts

Former Eater Editor Helen Rosner on what’s hot in food media; Sumac Chicken; cooking onions; and Dan Pashman of the Sporkful on Willy Wonka, food and parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2017 • 51:18

142: The Amazon/Whole Foods Revolution

142: The Amazon/Whole Foods Revolution

Whole Foods founder and CEO John Mackey on the future of supermarkets; Dawson City, Yukon, Canada’s “Sour Toe Cocktail”; our recipe for Vietnamese Coffee Cake; salt and pepper get divorced; and Dr. Aaron Carroll on why eggs are safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2017 • 51:15

134: New York Times’ Kim Severson on Paula Deen, Alton Brown and Thomas Keller

134: New York Times’ Kim Severson on Paula Deen, Alton Brown and Thomas Keller

Kim Severson, National Food Correspondent for The New York Times, interviews famous food celebrities including Paula Deen, Alton Brown, and Thomas Keller; author Crystal King explores the food of ancient Rome; margaritas the Milk Street way; and Dr. Aaron Carroll attests to coffee as health drink. (Originally aired 8/11/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2017 • 51:19

141: The Quick Palestine Cook: Bold, Easy, Fresh

141: The Quick Palestine Cook: Bold, Easy, Fresh

Reem Kassis brings us quick and easy weeknight cooking from Palestine; our tip for peeling ginger; we travel to India to try medicinal camel’s milk; and J. Kenji Lopez Alt reveals how to cook beans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2017 • 51:18

140: David Lebovitz: An American in Paris

140: David Lebovitz: An American in Paris

David Lebovitz buys an apartment in Paris (and barely survives the experience); our recipe for light, bright Cape Malay curry; we discover momo, spicy Nepalese dumplings; and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful on the new science of taste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2017 • 51:17

130: NPR’s Ari Shapiro Eats the World

130: NPR’s Ari Shapiro Eats the World

Ari Shapiro eats everything; all about salt; Japanese Potato salad; and podcasting chocolate with The Slow Melt. (Originally aired 7/1/2017) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2017 • 51:17

139: The Sheepherder’s Ball: Basque Cooking in America

139: The Sheepherder’s Ball: Basque Cooking in America

The Kitchen Sisters report on the secret history and food of Basque sheepherders in America; our recipe for French apple cake; and the difference between mass-produced and artistan wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2017 • 51:16

138: Beyond Baklava: The Real Turkish Cooking

138: Beyond Baklava: The Real Turkish Cooking

A culinary tour of Turkey with Robyn Eckhardt; San Antonio food critic Mike Sutter eats 365 tacos; Dan Pashman of The Sporkful makes Rosa Parks’ peanut butter pancakes; and our recipe for Trapanese pesto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2017 • 51:18

137: What She Ate: From Eva Braun to Helen Gurley Brown

137: What She Ate: From Eva Braun to Helen Gurley Brown

Laura Shapiro investigates the foodways of famous women, from Eleanor Roosevelt to Eva Braun; we travel to Okinawa for Blue Seal Ice Cream; we visit Istanbul for the best Turkish kofte; and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt on marinades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2017 • 51:18

124: The World of Food According to David Leite

124: The World of Food According to David Leite

David Leite analyzes himself plus naturally lactose-free milk,and grown-up chocolate chip cookies. (Originally aired 5/6/2017)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2017 • 51:14

136: Ramen Rock: Cult Band Shonen Knife Sings About Food, Not Love

136: Ramen Rock: Cult Band Shonen Knife Sings About Food, Not Love

Pop-punk band Shonen Knife; Taiwan School of Street Food; shaved zucchini salad; and dry vs. sweet wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2017 • 51:19

135: Beyoncé, Saffron and the New Women Farmers of Afghanistan

135: Beyoncé, Saffron and the New Women Farmers of Afghanistan

Saffron, the new Afghan crop; Meathead Goldwyn on barbecue ribs; The Food Lab on the mortar and pestle; and our recipe for whipped cream biscuits and strawberries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2017 • 51:21

134: New York Times’ Kim Severson on Paula Deen, Alton Brown and Thomas Keller

134: New York Times’ Kim Severson on Paula Deen, Alton Brown and Thomas Keller

Interviews with famous foodies; the cuisine of ancient Rome; our recipe for margaritas; Christopher Kimball’s top 5 food books; and coffee as health food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2017 • 51:19

123: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Elements of Good Cooking

123: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Elements of Good Cooking

The science of how to cook with Samin Nosrat, burgers of the future with The Sporkful, pasta at the ready, skirt steak salad, and we take your calls.(Originally aired 4/29/2017)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2017 • 51:17

133: Yashim Cooks Istanbul: Eat Like The Sultan

133: Yashim Cooks Istanbul: Eat Like The Sultan

Great recipes from Istanbul; Cuban-spiced burgers; Melissa Clark whips up supper; and the New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik Dishes bearnaise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2017 • 51:17

132: New Orleans Serves Ramen

132: New Orleans Serves Ramen

Brett Anderson on the new New Orleans food scene; Dr. Aaron Carroll says goodbye to the low-salt diet; cooking the Ghanaian way with Zoe Adjonyoh; and our recipe for Moroccan Chicken Skewers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2017 • 51:20

131: The Potlikker Papers: Food Meets Politics in the American South

131: The Potlikker Papers: Food Meets Politics in the American South

The Mafia muscles in on Italian bakeries, cooking for civil rights with John T. Edge, Dan Pashman on airline dining and the new fattoush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2017 • 51:19

115: Eat, Cook, Love in Senegal

115: Eat, Cook, Love in Senegal

Pierre Thiam on the food of Senegal; our recipe for Tahini Swirl Brownies; a tip for all-new compound butters; chef and restaurateur Damon Baehrel on his “mystery restaurant” in upstate New York; and Dr. Aaron Carroll investigates how looking at food stamp choices could reduce obesity. (Originally aired 2/18/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2017 • 51:21

130: NPR’s Ari Shapiro Eats the World

130: NPR’s Ari Shapiro Eats the World

Ari Shapiro eats everything; all about salt; Japanese potato salad; and podcasting chocolate with The Slow Melt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2017 • 51:17

129: Sugar Bad, Fat OK?

129: Sugar Bad, Fat OK?

Reporter Gary Taubes makes the case against sugar; we explore baklava, from Syria to Brooklyn; Dan Pashman debunks restaurant-etiquette myths; and we share our recipe for Thai barbecue chicken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2017 • 51:17

128: Tel Aviv: The Search for Real Hummus

128: Tel Aviv: The Search for Real Hummus

We travel to Tel Aviv to celebrate hummus, plus Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond, Tartine’s Liz Pruitt, and wine expert Stephen Meuse explains the cru wine system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2017 • 51:17

114: Dorie’s Cookies

114: Dorie’s Cookies

Dorie Greenspan remembers her experiences with Julia Child, wine expert Stephen Meuse decodes vintage wines, we offer our recipes for high-heat scrambled eggs and Georgian Chicken Soup, Nigella Lawson gives us a quick Tuesday night meal, and Sara Moulton and Christopher Kimball take your calls. (Originally aired 2/11/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2017 • 51:16

127: Corby Kummer Speaks

127: Corby Kummer Speaks

Journalist Corby Kummer on the best cup of coffee, horsemeat, Paula Wolfert, and the state of modern food writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2017 • 51:16

126: BBQ Adventure: Heat and Meat in Gugulethu, Cape Town

126: BBQ Adventure: Heat and Meat in Gugulethu, Cape Town

We travel to Cape Town, South Africa, for insane barbecue, and Melissa Clark rethinks how to cook at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2017 • 51:17

125: Deborah Madison Does Veggies Better

125: Deborah Madison Does Veggies Better

Deborah Madison on cooking simply, Nancy Silverton does sourdough, chipotle shrimp, cuvée wine, and aerating red wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2017 • 51:18

111: The Joy of Turkish Cooking

111: The Joy of Turkish Cooking

Ana Sortun unveils the secrets of Turkish cooking, Vietnamese-style weeknight dinner with Andrea Nguyen, wine expert Stephen Meuse explores the sommelier’s romance with one wine, and caramel oranges. (Originally aired 1/14/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2017 • 51:18

124: The World of Food According to David Leite

124: The World of Food According to David Leite

David Leite analyzes himself, plus naturally lactose-free milk and grown-up chocolate chip cookies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2017 • 51:14

123: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Elements of Good Cooking

123: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Elements of Good Cooking

The science of how to cook with Samin Nosrat, burgers of the future with The Sporkful, pasta at the ready, skirt steak salad, and we take your calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2017 • 51:17

112: Saffron Tales

112: Saffron Tales

This week on Milk Street Radio,Yasmin Khan gives us a closer look at Iranian food and her personal journey with it. We’ll also offer our recipe for quick pork tapas and a tip for cooking pasta in its sauce. Dr. Aaron Carroll explores the truth about peanut allergies, Lior Lev Sercarz takes us inside the world of spices and, as always, Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton take your calls. (Originally aired 1/21/2017) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2017 • 51:18

122: The Mean Streets of Boston Chef, Barbara Lynch

122: The Mean Streets of Boston Chef, Barbara Lynch

This week, Christopher Kimball takes a tour of South Boston and learns about the secret life of chef Barbara Lynch; Dr. Aaron Carroll campaigns for dissing the 5-second rule; Ana Sortun gives a quick recipe for a midweek Turkish supper; and we present our recipe for soba noodles and asparagus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2017 • 51:17

121: The Food Lab Plays 20 Questions

121: The Food Lab Plays 20 Questions

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt takes a food-science pop quiz; KFC is short for Korean Fried Chicken; pound cake is reborn; and Adam Gopnik’s ode to celery and parsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2017 • 51:15

120: Buddhist Chef: The Right Way to Cook

120: Buddhist Chef: The Right Way to Cook

Cooking with Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan; discovering British puddings, from haggis to spotted dick; reporting on the New Jersey Ham Wars; and making Thai fried rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2017 • 51:20

119: From Africa to the Americas: Carolina rice, jambalaya, gumbo and the cultured life

119: From Africa to the Americas: Carolina rice, jambalaya, gumbo and the cultured life

Plus: Shaking up cocktails, Peruvian pesto, the Italian fried spleen sandwich, and Jura wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2017 • 51:19

118: José Andrés: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Life!

118: José Andrés: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Life!

Plus: Cracked potatoes, Dr. Aaron Carroll on food-fad whiplash, flavored whipped cream, and Tuesday night dinner with Claire Ptak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2017 • 51:16

117: Eating the Outback

117: Eating the Outback

Australian blogger and forager Rohan Anderson makes sneaky eel dip and payback paella; Adam Gopnik reminisces about New York City’s Carnegie Deli; Abraham Conlon of Chicago’s Fat Rice reveals the home cooking of Macau; and we present our recipe for pistachio-cardamom loaf cake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2017 • 51:16

106: Taste of Persia

106: Taste of Persia

Naomi Duguid discovers the backstreet cooking of Armenia, Georgia and Iran; plus we learn a better way to make stew; Fuchsia Dunlop joins us live at Milk Street; The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik discusses ethical eating; and we take your calls with Sara Moulton. (Originally aired 11/26/2016, Available for Re-run 3/2/17 – 3/9/17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2017 • 51:17

116: Vikram and Meeru’s Excellent Restaurant Adventure

116: Vikram and Meeru’s Excellent Restaurant Adventure

This week, the new Indian cooking with Meeru Dhalwala and Vikram Vij, hunting to eat with Louise Gray, Dan Pashman of WNYC’s The Sporkful podcast plays with breakfast cereal, and our recipe for creamy pasta sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2017 • 51:17

115: Eat, Cook, Love in Senegal

115: Eat, Cook, Love in Senegal

This week, we talk to chef Pierre Thiam. The food of Senegal has big flavors and big heart, and Thiam reveals the culture that inspired him to cook. “In Senegal … people believe that the more they share the food with you, the more plentiful their bowl will be,” he says. Then we’ll present our recipe for Tahini Swirl Brownies and a tip for all-new compound butters. Also on the show, we talk to Damon Baehrel about his “mystery restaurant,” in upstate New York, Dr. Aaron Carroll investigates how lo

Feb 17, 2017 • 51:21

114: Dorie’s Cookies

114: Dorie’s Cookies

This week on Milk Street Radio, master baker Dorie Greenspan remembers her experiences with Julia Child. “When I first met Julia she said… ‘Have you ever seen the Dan Aykroyd Saturday Night Live skit? You know, where Dan Aykroyd imitates me?’ She stood up and did the entire routine, so I got to watch Julia imitating Dan Aykroyd imitating Julia.” Also on today’s show, wine expert Stephen Meuse decodes vintage wines, we offer our recipes for high-heat scrambled eggs and Georgian Chicken S

Feb 10, 2017 • 51:16

104: Nigella Bites Back

104: Nigella Bites Back

This week on Milk Street Radio, we get up close and personal with Nigella Lawson. “You know the whole guilt thing I never quite get,” says Lawson. “One of the things I’m asked most often when I’m interviewed is, ‘What is your guilty pleasure?’ And I get rather prissy and I always say to everyone, ‘Look, if you feel guilty about pleasure, you don’t deserve to have pleasure.”Also on today’s show, we make a quick Tuesday night meal with Lidia Bastianich and bring you a revolutionary approa

Feb 3, 2017 • 51:17

113: The Simple Kitchen

113: The Simple Kitchen

This week on Milk Street Radio, British writer Diana Henry, author of “Simple”, redefines home cooking and recalls an early memory at her parents’ home in Ireland. “I was probably about 9 and they had a big party,” Henry says. “It was a rainy night in autumn or winter in Northern Ireland. They put Frank Sinatra on and Herb Alpert and music like that. My mum had spent days cooking, the fridge was full with things we’d never seen before, honestly I can’t tell you how exotic this was in No

Jan 27, 2017 • 51:20

112: Saffron Tales

112: Saffron Tales

This week on Milk Street Radio,Yasmin Khan gives us a closer look at Iranian food and her personal journey with it. “I think saffron probably for me is the most evocative of all Iranian spices,” says Khan. “It has a very special kind of place in the Iranian home. I had a really wonderful experience with the woman whose farm I was visiting, Mehri. She was telling me all these tales of the different ways that they use saffron. I [had] recently separated from my partner at the time, and sh

Jan 20, 2017 • 51:18

111: The Joy of Turkish Cooking

111: The Joy of Turkish Cooking

This week on Milk Street Radio, chef Ana Sortun unveils the secrets of Turkish cooking. “I think the very first time I went to Turkey, I was invited to go study with a couple of women. One lived in the southeast of Turkey, and she organized a potluck that was put on by her friends where they all prepared a dish that was really special to them,” Sortun says. “I tasted 30 of these dishes that day and I didn’t know what any of them were. I had never tasted anything like them before, so I d

Jan 13, 2017 • 51:18

110: 48 Hours With Andy Ricker In Thailand

110: 48 Hours With Andy Ricker In Thailand

This week on Milk Street Radio, we speak with Andy Ricker (Pok Pok) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. “Western food … builds flavor over time to come up with a monolithic, single, strong, rich flavor,” Ricker says. “Thai food and southeast Asian food, in general, tends to be this battle of different bright, salty, sweet, sour, hot, bitter (notes), all working together in various different roles in particular dishes. But they don’t meld to become one thing. Often (with) dishes here, you can taste

Jan 6, 2017 • 51:16

109: Ziggy Marley Stirs It Up

109: Ziggy Marley Stirs It Up

This week on Milk Street Radio, we interview Ziggy Marley about his new cookbook. “For me, the most special moments is when it comes from the place that you can’t explain. A lot of my songs, the one’s that … give me that other worldly experience, I can’t explain how they came,” Marley says. “Those experiences is what kind of let me know that there is more out there in our world that we don’t understand.” Dr. Aaron Carroll considers whether drinking is good for you. Wine expert Stephen M

Dec 30, 2016 • 51:18

102: The Baking Revolution

102: The Baking Revolution

This week on Milk Street Radio, we visit Claire Ptak of Violet Bakery in London. Claire says under-beat, under-fold and under-bake; plus we’ll give you our take on chocolate, prune and rum cake; Dan Pashman of the Sporkful talks about the science of snacks; New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik breaks down his perspective on cultural appropriation and food; we’ll offer you the best way to beat egg whites, and as always, host Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton will take all your cooking questi

Dec 23, 2016 • 51:14

108: Cooking the United Nations

108: Cooking the United Nations

This week on Milk Street Radio, we talk to blogger and writer Sasha Martin, who cooks through the alphabet starting with Afghanistan. “The first day we meet, the next day we are brothers,” Sasha says. “And this idea that when we sit down to the food and we put away our silverware and we’re eating with our hands and we’re having this communal meal something changes and indeed we sat around the table for a really long time that night and it was just a wonderful experience.” Christopher Ki

Dec 16, 2016 • 51:17

107: Michael Pollan Speaks Out

107: Michael Pollan Speaks Out

This week on Milk Street Radio, we talk with food writer Michael Pollan—author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and star of the Netflix series “Cooked.” “I don’t think people are quite aware how many marketing messages for food they see in a day,” Pollan says. “The total amount of money the government spends offering nutrition advice, the food pyramid, the eat 5 servings a day, the you know avoid trans-fats whatever it is, all that government spending which is in the three hundred million or s

Dec 9, 2016 • 51:18

101: Good Morning Vietnam

101: Good Morning Vietnam

This week on Milk Street Radio, we take a look inside the Vietnamese kitchen and talk to Andrea Nguyen about everything from breakfast banh mi to “kheo.” “I think authenticity comes from the ability to cook well and to cook with intent,” Nguyen says. “We describe good cooking, thoughtful cooking, as cooking that is kheo.” Also on this week’s show: Dr. Aaron Carroll questions the necessity of breakfast; Milk Street rethinks scrambled eggs; we visit a thriving Syrian refugee camp bakery;

Dec 2, 2016 • 51:16

106: Taste of Persia

106: Taste of Persia

This week on Milk Street Radio, we discover the backstreet cooking of Armenia, Georgia and Iran with Naomi DuGuid: “We sit and sip tea together. That’s just magical — you know we don’t have a language, but we’re so appreciating that moment… there’s just this feeling… it’s a huge world but we can hold hands across the sea, across a table.” Also, Fuchsia Dunlop joins us live at Milk Street; The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik discusses ethical eating; we learn a better way to make stew; and, fin

Nov 25, 2016 • 51:17

105: What A Fish Knows

105: What A Fish Knows

This week, we interview Jonathan Balcombe, author of the book What A Fish Knows; we send our intrepid reporter Olivia Humphreys to London where she removes her inhibitions and her clothes to report on the latest “naked pop-up;” we’ll give you our recipe for a no-brine turkey; The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman explores a vegetarian Thanksgiving; we take your calls with Sara Moulton, and talk heavy cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2016 • 51:15

104: Nigella Bites Back

104: Nigella Bites Back

This week we get up close and personal with Nigella Lawson; plus quick Tuesday night meals with Lidia Bastianich; a revolutionary approach to foolproof pie dough; we’ll talk to Stephanie Danler, author of the novel Sweetbitter; and we take your calls with Sara Moulton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2016 • 51:17

103: The Pollen Detective

103: The Pollen Detective

This week, we learn how pollen analysis is used to foil honey laundering and solve cold murder cases; plus our Chinese white-cooked chicken recipe; chef Andy Ricker’s favorite kitchen tools; we take your calls with Sara Moulton; wine expert Stephen Meuse offers insight on dry Rieslings; and the strange science of marinades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2016 • 51:17

102: The Baking Revolution

102: The Baking Revolution

Claire Ptak of Violet Bakery in London says under-beat, under-fold and under-bake; plus chocolate, prune and rum cake with Rayna Jhaveri, Dan Pashman of The Sporkful on the science of snacks; Adam Gopnik of The New Yorker on cultural appropriation; and the best way to beat egg whites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2016 • 51:14

101: Good Morning Vietnam

101: Good Morning Vietnam

Inside the Vietnamese kitchen from breakfast banh mi to kheo, or cooking with intent; plus unscrambling eggs; visiting a thriving Syrian refugee camp bakery; and rethinking nonstick pans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2016 • 51:15

Introducing Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Introducing Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Welcome to Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio! From street food in Thailand to a bakery in a Syrian refugee camp to how one scientist uses uses state of the art pollen analysis to track the origins of honey (and also to solve cold murder cases), Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio goes anywhere and everywhere to ask questions and get answers about home cooking, food, culture, wine, farming, restaurants, literature, and the lives and cultures of the people who grow, produce, and create t

Sep 22, 2016 • 6:05

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