Milk Street Radio

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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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’ coo...

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The Food of Shangri-La: Cooking Up Yak Meat, Pickled Bamboo and Potato Pancakes in China’s Remote Yunnan Province 01.03.2019 50:27

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-p...

Bombay Meets Cincinnati: Nik Sharma Adapts the Rich Flavors of India 22.02.2019 50:28

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 Hoste...

Shrimp, Sprite and Pig Head: The Mysteries and Delights of True Filipino Cuisine 15.02.2019 51:17

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 Hoste...

The Search for Perfect Falafel: Uncovering the Secrets of Palestinian Cooking 08.02.2019 50:27

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.

The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express 01.02.2019 50:28

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.

Deep Run Roots: Vivian Howard Eats North Carolina 25.01.2019 50:28

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.

Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard 18.01.2019 51:16

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.

Mad French Food Scientist Cooks Up YouTube 11.01.2019 51:05

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.

The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon 04.01.2019 50:31

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.

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa 28.12.2018 50:46

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.

Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back 21.12.2018 50:46

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.

John Carter Cash Remembers the Food and Music of Johnny Cash and June Carter 14.12.2018 50:29

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 disc...

Pizza, Chocolate Fountains and Mac & Cheese for 5,000 People: Alon Shaya’s Long Road to Chefdom 07.12.2018 50:32

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 rememb...

The Breath of A Wok: Wok Master Grace Young Stirs it Up! 30.11.2018 51:15

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.

Tales of a Puerto Rican Kitchen: Von Diaz Mixes Coconuts and Collards 23.11.2018 50:30

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.

Binging with Babish: Andrew Rea Cooks Game of Thrones. Dothraki Blood Pie, Anyone? 16.11.2018 50:45

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.

Death and Foraging in Tasmania: Intrepid Explorer Sarah Marquis Hikes the Wilderness 09.11.2018 50:19

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.

Lights! Camera! Action! Food! The history of food photography from Betty Crocker to Gourmet Magazine 02.11.2018 51:18

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.

Alice Waters Wants to Save the World One Perfect Peach at a Time 26.10.2018 50:33

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 infor...

Chili Buns and Pickled Bologna: A 4,000 Mile Road Trip Through Appalachia 19.10.2018 50:46

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.

Secret History of Peanut Butter: How One Woman Changed the FDA 12.10.2018 51:17

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.

The Food World According to Mimi Sheraton 05.10.2018 50:49

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.

Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa 28.09.2018 50:46

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.

Nadine Levy Redzepi: Danish Dream Cakes, Anchovies and the Hygge Way of Life 21.09.2018 50:46

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.

The Lost Kitchen: Erin French Has 20,000 Restaurant Reservations in Freedom, Maine 14.09.2018 50:45

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.