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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As they create the next chapter of the Joy of Cooking and launch the Joy of Cooking Podcast, the Rombauer family continues to inspire and nourish with every conversation. Each week, John & Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their revolving guest of home cooks, cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs, and chefs- to discuss cherished & reviled Joy recipes, kitchen victories & miseries, and most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating.
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Episodes

Ella Quittner on Obsessing with The Best Recipes

Episode 61, Ella Quittner. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Ella Quittner, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about obsessing over recipes. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of th...

May 27, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 61

Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey

Episode 60, Claudia Lucero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Lucero, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about curds and whey. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 editio...

May 13, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 60

Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts

Episode 59, Kat Kinsman. John and Megan set the table with their producer and friend Sarah Marshall and their guest, Kat Kinsman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about cooking with ghosts. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 59

Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food

Episode 58, Elsy Dinvil. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Elsy Dinvil, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about spreading joy through Haitian food. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 editi...

Apr 15, 202655 minEp. 58

Sara Bir On Foraging For Human Connection

Episode 57, Sara Bir. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Sara Bir, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about caramelized onions. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooki...

Apr 01, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 57

Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good

Episode 56, Tamar Adler. John and Megan set the table with their friend and show producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Tamar Adler, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about the ride of book writing. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 20...

Mar 18, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 56

Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.

Episode 55, Cynthia Nims. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Cynthia Nims, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about planning social gatherings. Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Sh...

Mar 04, 20261 hrEp. 55

Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.

Episode 54, Mashama Bailey of The Grey. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Mashama, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Paris, where Mashama has opened a new restaurant, L'Arrêt. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Suppo...

Feb 18, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 54

Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt

Episode 52, Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Sheryl, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about yogurt. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the...

Feb 04, 202659 minEp. 52

Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains

Episode 51, Naomi Tomky. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Naomi Tomki, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about whole grains. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cook...

Jan 21, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 51

Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food

Episode 50, Kelly Kate Warren. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Kelly Kate Warren, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Backpacking Food. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of...

Jan 08, 20261 hrEp. 50

Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene

Episode 49, Coco Morante. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Coco Morente, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about restaurants in Portland & Eugene. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 ...

Dec 17, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 49

Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.

Episode 48, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larsson, and their guest, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about canning Safety. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the...

Dec 10, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 48

Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

Episode 47, Erin Jeanne McDowell. John and Megan set the table with their producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Erin Jeanne McDowell, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about pie. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the...

Dec 03, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 47

Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar

Episode 46, Maggie Hoffman. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Maggie Hoffman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about black currant vinegar. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of t...

Nov 26, 202559 minEp. 46

Gillian Beck: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Recipe Index

Episode 45, Gillian Beck. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Gillian Beck, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about the recipe index. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of...

Nov 19, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 45

Kate McDermott: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meringue.

Episode 44, Kate McDermott. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Kate McDermott, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about meringue. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Coo...

Nov 12, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 44

Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meal Planning.

Episode 43, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about meal planning. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking ...

Nov 05, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 43

Rosie Grant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Our Cookbooks That Have Given Up The Ghost

Episode 42, Rosie Grant: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Rosie Grant, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. It is our Halloween episode, wander the graveyard with us, and then join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about our cookbooks that have given up the ghost. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooki...

Oct 29, 202558 minEp. 42

Jim Meehan: A Casual Culinary Chat About Batch Cocktails

Episode 41, Jim Meehan: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jim Meehan, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about batch cocktails. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop Affiliate Shop Jim Meehan I...

Oct 22, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 41

Peter Kim: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ramen

Episode 40, Peter Kim: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Peter Kim, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about ramen. Links: Peter Kim Instant Ramen Kitchen Book Peter Kim Instagram Infinite Table Counterjam Podcast Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of ...

Oct 15, 202554 minEp. 40

Sarah Marshall: A Casual Culinary Chat About Frozen Treats

Episode 39, Sarah Marshall: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Sarah Marshall, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about frozen treats. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop Affiliate Shop Mama L...

Oct 08, 20251 hrEp. 39

Shane Mitchell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ride-Or-Die Joy Recipes

Episode 38, Shane Mitchell: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Shane Mitchell, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about ride-or-die Joy recipes. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Shane Mitchell Instagram The Crop C...

Oct 01, 202557 minEp. 38

Maureen Abood: A Casual Culinary Chat About Homemade Yogurt

Episode 37, Maureen Abood: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Maureen Abood, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about homemade yogurt. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Maureen Abood website Maureen Abood Instagram...

Sep 24, 202555 minEp. 37

Lane Selman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Radicchio

Episode 36, Lane Selman: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Lane Selman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Radicchio. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Lane Selman Culinary Breeding Network Culinary Breeding...

Sep 17, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 36

Adam Roberts: A Casual Culinary Chat About No Churn Ice Cream

Episode 35, Adam Roberts: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Adam Roberts, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about No-Churn Ice Cream. Links: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter The Amateur Gourmet The Amateur Gourmet Subs...

Sep 10, 202550 minEp. 35

Melissa Knific: A Casual Culinary Chat About Recipe Writing

Episode 34: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Melissa Knific, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about recipe writing. Links: New York Public Library menu collection Melissa Knific website Melissa Knific Instagram National Geographic National Parks Cookbook pre-order Lovely’s Fifty Fifty ...

Sep 03, 202551 minEp. 34

Roy Choi: A Casual Culinary Chat About A Career In Cooking

Episode 33: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Roy Choi, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about a career in cooking. Links: Roy Choi Hot Sauce Expo Hatch Fermented Leek Scape Hot Sauce Tart Cherry Malört Pickled Scorpion Hot Sauce Singaporean Chilli Crab Recipe by Holly Ong Broken Bread ...

Aug 27, 202559 minEp. 33

Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement

Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement. (We Come Back August 27th, 2025) We will be taking a break to enjoy all our fave Summer activities. Please don't worry; we will return to our weekly schedule starting at the end of August. While on break, please call our hotline with questions at 503-395-8858 and make some of our fave Summer recipes. 2019 Edition Recipes: Summer Tea, page 8 Kalbi Short Ribs, page 458 Tomato Cobbler, page 706 Chocolate Sorbet, page 848 Thank you for listening to T...

Jul 04, 20257 minEp. 32

Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin: A Casual Chat About Sauces

Episode 31: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about sauces. Links: Xiao Ye Thank you to our sponsors: Mizuba Matcha Tea Co. (Use Code: joyofmatcha for 15% off) Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Joy Scout...

Jun 20, 202558 minEp. 31
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