ChopChop Podcast

What’s your favorite sandwich? We talk about sandwiches, lunch and how to make amazing bread. Jim Lahey stops by to talk about no-knead bread and gives us a great recipe. We also hear from lots of listeners with some jokes and their favorite sandwiches! Try out this Month's recipe: No-Knead Bread Our featured "Check It Out" book is The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach....

This month we’re talking about Eatable Gifts because no matter what holiday you celebrate—and even if you don’t celebrate any—it's a great time of year to share food with your family, friends, and neighbors. Receiving is great, but giving is even better; neuroscientists have taken images of people’s brains that show that when they are generous, the pleasure and reward centers light up. These...

Squash is an incredible vegetable (fruit)! They come in a dizzying array of colors, shapes, sizes and types. They have been grown for thousands of years and are grown on every continent except Antarctica. In this episode we find out the origins of the word “Squash,” learn from Chef and Author Abra Berens , and take a trip to visit Dawn and Cassius Spears on Ashawaug Farm . Listen in for some great...

Want to learn even more about apples? In this BONUS episode we share the whole interview with Amy Traverso, the author of the Apple Lover’s Cookbook . Sally and Amy cover a whole bushel of extra info about Apple varieties, how to choose an apple and some fun apple history!  Want to hear yourself on air? Send a joke, a “did you know,” or anything else you’d like to share! You can find materials for...

Does an Apple a day really keep the doctor away? What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?  This week we are talking about the second most popular fruit in the United States, the one with the most varieties, the most unique names, the most colors and textures and flavors. Fall is apple season and it’s time to make a pie, or a crisp, or just bite right into a crisp Delicious, or Spitzenberg o...

This month is all about Beans. Green beans, dried beans, canned beans, bean soup, and so much more! Beans are an ancient crop that come in thousands of different varieties, and some have really cool names, shapes and amazing colors. We talk with Steve Sando, the Founder and CEO of Rancho Gordo , who grows the most beautiful and amazing heirloom beans, and Mandy Bond from JackRabbit Beans , one of...

Coming at you this month is the ubiquitous Corn. We dive into Masa, tortillas and tacos alongside lots of jokes, interesting facts, and recipes for this beloved grass. We also share an awesome segment all about the science of Popcorn from " But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids ", produced by Vermont Public and hosted by Jane Lindholm. Plus, tortillas in space??? Try out this Month's recipe: Double...

Announcing the all new ChopChop Podcast. Leaping off the page and into your ears we will be bringing you the same sort of family friendly, kid focused cooking and kitchen information you love in our magazines, newsletters and books! Look out for Kitchen Cash, Fun Facts, exciting interviews and kids telling us all about food. Hosted by Harry Rosenblum (Feast Yr Ears Podcast, Time for Lunch Podcast)...

Leaping off the page and into your ears, The ChopChop Podcast brings you the same sort of family friendly, kid focused cooking and kitchen information you love in our magazines, newsletters and books! Look out for jokes, mystery sounds, exciting interviews and kids telling us all about food. Hosted by Harry Rosenblum (Feast Yr Ears Podcast, Time for Lunch Podcast) and Sally Sampson (Founder of Cho...