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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’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.

Episodes

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-mujaddara This week’s sponsors: Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 100% gr...

Mar 29, 201950 min

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/recipes/sa...

Mar 22, 201950 min

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-sauce 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....

Mar 15, 201951 min

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-gnocchi This week’s sponsors: Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 1...

Mar 08, 201950 min

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-pork This week’s sponsors: Go to FergusonShowrooms.com ( http://fergusonshowrooms.com/ ) to br...

Mar 01, 201950 min

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, 201950 min

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, 201951 min

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 08, 201950 min

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 01, 201950 min

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, 201950 min

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, 201951 min

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, 201951 min

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 04, 201951 min

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, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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 more infor...

Dec 14, 201850 min

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 07, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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 09, 201850 min

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, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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 05, 201851 min

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, 201851 min

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 07, 201851 min