Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsor: Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your annual all-access pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/2019/05/o-moldy-night-jell-o-exhibitThis week's sponsor: Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your annual all-access pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-stuffed-cabbageWe 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/radiotipsThis 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.

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 Will We Eat in 2020? Something Toasted, Something Blue” by Kim Severson: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/dining/food-trends-predictions-2020.htmlThis 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.

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 Chickpeas, Lemon and Parsley: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/lemon-chickpea-crispy-pastaRead “Can Babies Learn to Love Vegetables?” by Burkhard Bilger: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/11/25/can-babies-learn-to-love-vegetablesListen to RISK! anywhere you get podcasts or at RISK-show.comThis week's sponsor: Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your annual all-access pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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://roadsandkingdoms.com/travel-guide/tokyo/why-should-a-melon-cost-as-much-as-a-car/This week's sponsor: Discover smart, effortless comfort with the Sleep Number 360 smart bed. Come in now and save up to $600 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds. For a limited time, only at a Sleep Number store or sleepnumber.com/MILK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your annual all-access pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Cheesy Collectible Cheetos Market” by Tove Danovich: https://theoutline.com/post/8083/cheeto-ebay-rare-market-harambeThis 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.

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://177milkstreet.com/kitchencounts for a free guide to baking times, weights vs. volume and more.This week's sponsors:Go to masterclass.com/MILK for 15% off your annual all-access pass.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-cookiesCheck out https://177milkstreet.com/kitchencounts for a free guide to baking times, weights vs. volume and more.Read “The Caviar Con” by David Gauvey Herbert: https://longreads.com/2019/02/12/the-caviar-con/This 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.

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.com/recipes/tomato-olive-focacciaCheck out https://177milkstreet.com/kitchencounts for a free guide to baking times, weights vs. volume and more.This week's sponsors:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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's recipe, Butter Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/butter-chickenRead “Super Sad True Chef Story” by Sam Ashworth: https://www.eater.com/2019/8/12/20799538/french-brigade-system-stage-chef-michelin-restaurantsWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Discover proven quality sleep with the Sleep Number 360® smart bed. Save $1,000 on a queen Special Edition smart bed—now $1,799 during the January Sale. Only at a Sleep Number® store or sleepnumber.com/MILKGo to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 sponsor:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/saffron-risotto-risotto-alla-milanese\This 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.

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/holidaysThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to Sidedoor from the Smithsonian.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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 December 21, 2018.)Get this week's recipe:Taiwanese Beef Noodle SoupCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup.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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Visit equalparts.com and get $50 off any cookware kit over $200 with code MILK.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 recipe: Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter IcingGet our recipe for French Spice Cake (Pain d’épices).Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup.Listen to How to Date a Vegan on The Food Chain.Listen to Sidedoor from the Smithsonian.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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle; and Adam Gopnik explores the magic of leftovers.Get this week's recipe: Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle.Check out our 2019 Thanksgiving roundup.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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-sweet-potato-rollsGo to http://177milkstreet.com/thanksgiving for free access to our 2019 Thanksgiving roundupWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Gopnik ponders climate change and the future of wine.For this week's recipe, Potato and Green Pea Curry, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-green-pea-curry-aloo-matarGo to http://177milkstreet.com/thanksgiving for free access to our 2019 Thanksgiving roundupWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Visit equalparts.com and get $50 off any cookware kit over $200 with code MILK.Visit ThreeDayPodcast.com for buy 1 get 1 50% off on select treatments and use promotion code MILK.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Thanksgiving memories with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: 177milkstreet.com/thanksgivingmemoriesFor this week’s recipe, Tunisian Chickpeas with Swiss Chard, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tunisian-chickpeasFor Deborah Ager's full story on beer can collectors, visit: https://narratively.com/they-meet-up-in-motels-across-americato-trade-old-beer-cans/This week's sponsors:Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-pecorino-fregolaShare your Thanksgiving memories with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: 177milkstreet.com/thanksgivingmemoriesFor Brooke Jarvis’s full story on the Cosmic Crisp apple, visit: https://story.californiasunday.com/cosmic-crisp-apple-launchThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass.Visit ThreeDayPodcast.com for buy 1 get 1 50% off on select treatments and use promotion code MILK. Or, you can give 3 Day Blinds a call at [1-877-914-5439](tel:18779145439).Go to fergusonshowrooms.com/to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Learn about Red Boat and find recipes at redboatfishsauce.com. Enter code MILK during checkout for free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-dream-cakeWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:\Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.\Come in during the Fall Sale where a Queen Sleep Number 360 smart bed is now only $1,399. You’ll only find Sleep Number at one of their 600 Sleep Number stores nationwide. Find one near you at http://sleepnumber.com/milk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsor: Visit https://www.kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code milkstreet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.177milkstreet.com/recipes/coconut-rice-puddingWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsor: Visit https://www.kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code milkstreet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Feta, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomato-riceWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Learn about Red Boat and find recipes at https://redboatfishsauce.com. Enter code MILK during checkout for free shipping.Go to https://masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Spanish Almond Cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-almond-cake-tarta-de-santiagoWe 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/recipes/stir-fried-black-pepper-chicken-green-beans-cambodiaWe 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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-prosciutto-salmorejoWe 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/radiotipsThis week's sponsors:Visit http://www.madeincookware.com/MILK and use promo code MILK for 15% off your first purchase.Scholarships at the New England Culinary Institute are still available for the Fall 2019 semester. Apply today or learn more at www.NECI.edu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/recipes/sweet-fresh-corn-pudding-souffle\Milk Street Radio Listener Survey: Visit http://177milkstreet.com/radiosurvey to fill out our listener survey and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card at the Milk Street online store.\This week's sponsors:Learn about Red Boat and find recipes at https://redboatfishsauce.com. Enter code MILK during checkout for free shipping.\Go to https://masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-argentinaMilk Street Radio Listener Survey: Visit http://177milkstreet.com/radiosurvey to fill out our listener survey and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card at the Milk Street online store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this week's recipe, Oven-Perfect Strip Steak with Chimichurri, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/grilled-oven-strip-steak-chimichurri-argentinaMilk Street Radio Listener Survey: Visit http://177milkstreet.com/radiosurvey to fill out our listener survey and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card at the Milk Street online store.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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/barbados-mahi-mahi-spicy-grilled-fishMilk Street Radio Listener Survey:Visit http://177milkstreet.com/radiosurvey to fill out our listener survey and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card at the Milk Street online store.This week's sponsor:Learn about Red Boat and find recipes at https://redboatfishsauce.com. Enter code MILK during checkout for free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.177milkstreet.com/recipes/triple-ginger-scones-chocolate-chunks-breakfast-tandem-coffee-bakeryThis week's sponsor:Don’t miss Sleep Number’s 4th of July Special. The queen Sleep Number 360 c4 smart bed is now $1,299. Plus, free premium delivery when you add a base. Find your nearest Sleep Number store at www.sleepnumber.com/MILKWe 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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-burgers-taleggio-cheese-sauce-dinner-barbeque\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/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 cooking lobsters; and whip up molletes, Mexico’s take on grilled cheese.For this week's recipe, molletes, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/molletes-sandwich-beans-cheese-salsa-lunch-mexico-picklesThis week's sponsors:Scholarships at the New England Culinary Institute are still available for the Fall 2019 semester. Apply today or learn more at www.NECI.edu.Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to see King Arthur Flour’s complete line of products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-skewers-moo-ping-barbeque-dinner-chili-limeThis 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 for more information.

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 Sleep Number's Memorial Day Sale and save $1,000 on a new Sleep Number 360 Special Edition smart bed for temperature balancing comfort. Find your nearest Sleep Number store at www.sleepnumber.com/MILK.Go to www.KingArthurFlour.com to see King Arthur Flour’s complete line of products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.