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We're excited to introduce Proof listeners to a new video podcast from America's Test Kitchen! Each episode of In the Test Kitchen is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond. The premiere episode features comedian Matteo Lane, who has comedy special called The Al Dente Special coming out on Hulu in May. He’s also just rele...

On his quest to brew the perfect cup of tea, reporter Jerome Campbell gathers insights from a tea historian and a chemist. Is loose-leaf really worth the hassle? What actually happens when you microwave tea? And can you fix a cup of tea that’s been brewed for too long? Join us in this week’s episode of Proof as we investigate tea truths and tea myths. If you are brewing your tea loose-leaf style,...

Ever wonder why food tastes so much better after a long hike? Reporter Otis Gray climbs up the White Mountains in New Hampshire in search of answers at the Mizpah Hut, a lodge along the Appalachian Trail. Food Scientist Arielle Johnson makes an omniscient appearance. April 17 is the last day to vote for our miniseries '100 Proof' in the Best Limited Series categories for this year's Webby Awards!...

How did content creator Sarah Ahn reconnect with her Korean identity through food? Why does food taste so good at the top of a mountain? Does salt really make tea taste better? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City. Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings. Get a 14-day free trial for an...

In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time? Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken. Get a 14-...

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscript...

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we explore the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learn about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family. Try making Korean Corn Cheese, a classic bar snack at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take the ferry to Georgia's Sapelo Island to visit the Gullah Geechee community. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports in this episode from 2023. To learn more about M...

On this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we replay an episode where one comedian is on a mission to make the Manchester, New Hampsnire the chicken tender capital of the world. Will he succeed? Hungry for some chicken tenders? Try our recipe for Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Slaw. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.co...

In part 2 of our deep-dive into the history of culinary competition shows, America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte chronicles the shift from our obsession with hyper-competitive, kitchen-stadium battles to our desire for a different kind of culinary competition show; ones that a decidedly nicer. Plus, Garrett peels the curtain back on his own experience as a contes...

From Iron Chef to The Great British Bake Off, cooking competition shows hav been a staple of American entertainment and education for ages. But America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte has seen a shift in these shows over time; whether it's about how competitive they are to what they're cooking, to who their intended audience really is. Garrett takes us behind the s...

Every March, Sweetwater, Texas celebrates its title as the ‘Rattlesnake Capital of the World’. Dozens of teams compete to cook Texas staples like ribs, brisket and chicken, and in Sweetwater? It's rattlesnake. Who will clinch this year's Rattlesnake Cook Off championship? Avery Thompson reports. Make some Texas-style chili at home (without the snake meat!) with our tested recipe. Get a 14-day free...

Melipona honey from Mexico is prized for its taste and its medicinal qualities. But melipona bees are under threat; not just from deforestation, pesticides, or habitat loss, but also from the dwindling number of beekeepers who know how to cultivate these special hives. Reporter Maya Kroth takes us to the Yucatan region to chronicle the quiet fight to revive a dying craft. Proof will back after Tha...

Writer and former restaurant owner Dionne Reid investigates White Claw's rapid ascendance and its prowess as a gay icon. If you don't have a White Claw in your fridge, make your own vodka soda drink with our recipe for Peach-Basil Vodka Spritzer. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

How did a Cold War-era American food aid program help ignite the rise of the modern Asian pastry and lead to the creation of milkbread? Clarissa Wei reports. Learn how to make Shokupan or Japanese White Bread at home with our tested recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

What does it mean to impart the "taste of space" into our ice creams, juices, cheeses and even fruit? Reporter Julie Carli dives into the history of foods that have both been made for and inspired by outer space. Make your own Ice Cream at home, using one of our recommended Ice Cream Makers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. See Privacy Policy at http...

What if we told you that one of the earliest third places—spots outside of the home and workplace where people can convene and commune with others; often over food—was a tea room? Reporter Lindsey Polevoy traces the history of one such third place run by Polish immigrant, Eve Adams. Bring the fanciness of the tea room home with our recipe for Tea-Infused Crème Brûlée. Get a 14-day free trial for a...

As we kick off a new season of Proof, we dig into the psychology and science behind our fascination with food shapes. From popcorn to square watermelons, you'll learn that there's a reason behind the choices we make when it comes to what our food looks like. Eliza Rothstein reports. Try making your own sweet and salty popcorn at home, with our recipe for Spicy Caramel Popcorn. Get a 14-day free tr...

What's the story story behind those square watermelons? What does rattlesnake taste like? And how do you create the taste of space? Find out as we kick off a new season of Proof next week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we bring you the fourth and final episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. We saved the sweetest for last. Episode 4 follows one test cook's dogged pursuit for the perfect, chewy brownie recipe. Looking for more recipes that changed the way Ameri...

This week on the podcast, we bring you the third episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 3 investigates why what kitchen equipment you use can be just as important as the recipe itself. Exhibit A: Gadget expert Lisa McManus' review of woks, and Exhibit B: Veteran...

This week on the podcast, we bring you the second episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 2 dives into a recipe so simple, it needed science to perfect. You may never see this breakfast staple the same way, ever again.  Looking for more recipes that changed the w...

This week on the podcast, we bring you the first episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 1 gives new meaning to a motto we live by: We make the mistakes in the kitchen so you don't have to. Listen to find out how a mistake gave birth to this tried-and-true weekni...

For the next couple of weeks on our podcast, Proof from America’s Test Kitchen, we’ll bring you the back stories behind some of our most iconic recipes from the last 25 years. Hosted by longtime ATK cast member Jack Bishop. Discover the 500 Recipes that Changed the Way America Cooks in our 25th Anniversary Cookbook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...