We explore why Tokyo shoppers spend a fortune on fruits with journalist Bianca Bosker. Plus, Dan Pashman teaches us how to outsmart a buffet; we take a food tour of Lisbon with chef Nuno Mendes; and we share a recipe for Spanish tortillas at home. (Originally aired January 4, 2019.) Get this week's recipe, Potato and Eggplant Tortilla Española: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-and-eggplant-tortilla-espa%C3%B1ola Read “Why Should a Melon Cost As Much As a Car?” by Bianca Bosker: https...
Mar 06, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Claire Saffitz describes the trials and tribulations of creating famous snack foods on the Bon Appétit YouTube series “Gourmet Makes.” Plus, we talk to Ed Currie, the creator of the Carolina Reaper—the world’s hottest pepper; we transform chickpeas; and Alex Aïnouz brews beer at home using only ingredients found in a supermarket. Greek-Style Braised Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Orange: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/greek-style-braised-chickpeas This week's sponsors: Go to fergu...
Feb 28, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Washington Post’s Joe Yonan takes us on a tour of the world’s best and most creative bean recipes, from navy bean pie to bean ceviche. Plus, we try to find out if somebody actually paid $99,900 for a gorilla-shaped Cheeto; we make Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken and Rice; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks: Is diet soda bad for us? Get this week's recipe, Palestinian Upside-Down Chicken and Rice (Maqlubeh): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/palestinian-chicken-rice-maqlubeh Read “The Dangerously...
Feb 21, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we chat with Bonnie Morales, who wants to introduce America to the real Russian cooking—blinchiki, pyanka, Uzbek watermelon and beyond. Plus, Hannah Goldfield teaches us about the sweet rewards of bitter food; we make sweet potato cake from Macau; and Adam Gopnik discusses what to eat when you’re blue. (Originally aired March 9, 2018.) Get this week's recipe, Macanese Sweet Potato Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/macanese-sweet-potato-cake-batatada Check out https://177milk...
Feb 14, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking—from the world’s easiest broth to bento boxes to the surprising way she kneads her udon dough. Plus, we investigate counterfeit caviar with David Gauvey Herbert; we share our recipe for a fresh take on the chocolate cookie; and Dan Pashman explains why he’d rather eat alone this Valentine’s Day. Get this week's recipe, Dried Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Cookies: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/dried-cherry-chocolate-chunk-cookies Check out...
Feb 07, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Schindler has experienced firsthand how our ancestors survived the unknown. This week, he shares with us the perils of life 40,000 years ago—from confronting hyenas in the night to eating cold bone marrow. Plus, we chat with Ron Faiola about the nostalgic charm of Wisconsin supper clubs; Alex Aïnouz makes instant ramen noodles from scratch; and we travel to Italy to bake an authentic tomato and olive focaccia. Get this week's recipe, Tomato-Olive Focaccia: https://www.177milkstreet.com/reci...
Jan 31, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Sam Ashworth apprenticed in a French Michelin-starred restaurant, it broke him after just one week. This week, he talks about his experience—which entailed cleaning squid for four hours a night—and why the French brigade system of training chefs and regimenting the cooking process has been so successful. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the real environmental impact of eating beef; we talk about hangover cures from around the world; and we discover real Butter Chicken. Get this week's recip...
Jan 24, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. (Originally aired January 31, 2019.) Get this week's recipe for Ancho Chili Salsa Roja: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ancho-chili-salsa-roja This week's sponsors: Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointme...
Jan 17, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Meredith Erickson takes us on an Alpine journey to discover the food and pleasures of the little-known huts and lodges above 3,000 feet. Plus, we chat with Josh Scherer of Good Mythical Morning about the internet’s fascination with taste-test videos; we learn the secrets to the perfect Neapolitan meatball; and Adam Gopnik tells us why sugar sales are declining. Get this week's recipe, Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragu: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/neapolitan-meatballs This week's sponsor: ...
Jan 10, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast We chat with superstar chef Aarón Sánchez about finding food, finding love and finding himself. Plus, we discover the history and nuance of the martini cocktail; we share our recipe for Norwegian salmon; and Dan Pashman makes a case for picky eaters. Get this week's recipe, Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmon This week's sponsors: Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Go to mastercl...
Jan 03, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Elliott, who investigated the horsemeat 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. (Originally aired March 22, 2019.)\ For this week's recipe, Risotto Milanese, ...
Dec 27, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast We chat with Ted Allen about the soaring success of Queer Eye and Chopped, his life behind the scenes and embarrassing encounters with Martha Stewart. Plus, we explore the new German cooking with Meike Peters; Adam Gopnik discusses the role of turkey in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; and we whip up an apple cake. Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchen Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup: https://www.177milkstreet.com/h...
Dec 20, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many of us still miss Julia Child, but YouTube star Maangchi is an excellent substitute. Today, we discuss Korean home cooking, the best way to clean an octopus and her favorite food, the sea squirt. Plus, we discover what and how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have a 3D printer in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding. Get this week's recipe: Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and Tarragon Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup. Liste...
Dec 13, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Yotam Ottolenghi's latest book, “Simple,” he focuses on delivering minimal hassle for maximum joy—whole-roasted vegetables topped with crème fraîche, no-bake cheesecake and a new take on salads. This week, we discuss how he keeps things simple, yogurt on everything and the must-have spices for any kitchen. Plus, recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan's beef noodle soup; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. (Originally aired December 21...
Dec 06, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can your significant other’s food preferences become a nonstarter when searching for marital bliss? Reporter Emily Thomas of “The Food Chain” introduces us to three couples who are learning to make peace despite their domestic culinary wars. Plus, we explore kaiseki with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama; Dan Pashman rails against avocado toast; and we share our recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing, which was inspired by a listener question. Get this week's reci...
Nov 29, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week it’s Thanksgiving Rules: turkey, cranberry sauce and cake versus pie. We chat with Stella Parks about her pumpkin pie secret and a fresh twist on à la mode; Vivian Howard invites us to her kitchen for North Carolina turkey and sides; Alice Waters, Erin French, Joanne Chang, Gonzalo Guzmán and more chefs, authors and friends recount their Thanksgiving tales of disaster, culinary wisdom and family memories; Dr. Aaron Carroll talks food safety and stuffing; we make a quick Cranberry and C...
Nov 22, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vicky Bennison takes us behind the scenes of Pasta Grannies, her YouTube channel that documents Italian grandmothers making pasta the old-fashioned way. Plus, Robin Russell Gaiser tells us about her years-long endeavor of asking perfect strangers to lunch; Alex Aïnouz attempts to make a 1-million layer puff pastry; and we serve up Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls. For this week's recipe, Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-style-sweet-p...
Nov 15, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette, hosts of the radio show “A Way With Words,” join us to explore the language of food. They discuss why some restaurant servers ask “Will you be wanting anything else?”—instead of simply “Do you want anything else?” And they explain phrases that seemingly don’t make a lot of sense, such as “in a pickle.” Plus, master spice blender Lior Lev Sercarz teaches us how to transform a meal using spices; we learn the step-by-step rules to perfect curry; and Adam Gopnik po...
Nov 08, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Chez Panisse founder discusses the early days of the historic Berkeley institution and the power of taste to change lives. Plus, our trip to Sicily for the real Pasta con Fagioli; Jerrelle Guy talks “Black Girl Baking”; and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful performs an on-air experiment about sound and taste. (Originally aired October 25, 2018.) For this week's recipe, Paste con Fagioli, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pasta-con-fagioli We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your c...
Nov 01, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Angie Mar, co-owner and chef at the Beatrice Inn, introduces us to her world, a restaurant that cooks more animals than vegetables. We discuss smuggling beef, bone-marrow crème brûlée and her most polarizing dish—a 160-day whiskey-aged tomahawk rib-eye steak, which sells for more than $700. Plus, we learn about a society of beer can collectors; we share our recipe for Tunisian Chickpeas with Swiss Chard; and Dan Pashman tells us how grown-ups can get more out of Halloween. Share your Thanksgivin...
Oct 25, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rachael Ray tells Milk Street how she almost killed Tony Bennett, set fire to Emeril’s kitchen, endured wardrobe malfunctions and why she still believes in the power and dignity of hard work. Plus, Brooke Jarvis takes us behind the $10 million launch of a new apple variety; we learn Sardinia’s secret to five-minute handmade pasta; and Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals the health effects of chocolate. For this week’s recipe, Fregola with Herbs and Pecorino, visit: 177milkstreet.com/recipes/herbs-pecorino...
Oct 18, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we visit the unglamorous world of catering, where Matt and Ted Lee immersed themselves for four years. Behind the canapés, flower displays and dessert trains, the two brothers reveal chaos, extreme conditions and crazy makeshift kitchens. Plus, food anthropologist Valerie Gordon resurrects long-lost desserts from legendary restaurants. And we make Nadine Redzepi’s Danish Dream Cake. For this week’s recipe, Danish Dream Cake, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/danish-dream-ca...
Oct 11, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. (Originally published October 18, 2018.) For this week’s recipe, Pesto alla Genovese, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pesto-alla-genovese We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secr...
Oct 04, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from central Mexico; and Adam Gopnik tells us about how his recent trip to Italy spawned an epiphany. For this week’s recipe, Mexican Beef and Tomatillo Stew (Entomatado de Res), visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-beef-tomatillo-stew-entomatado-de-res We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooki...
Sep 27, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, writer Dave Stroup takes us inside the Academy Awards of water, tasting water that is infused with the “frequency of love” and the “pulsations of the universe.” Plus, filmmaker David Gelb talks “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” and Netflix’s “Chef’s Table”; we share our recipe for a coconut milk rice pudding; and Dan Pashman asks one of the most pressing questions of our time—should the pizza emoji have pepperoni on it? For this week's recipe, Coconut Rice Pudding, visit: https://www.177milkstre...
Sep 20, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Every day, zoo chef Stacy Kyles prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner for 600 animals at the Oakland Zoo. This week, we chat about how she feeds the pickiest eaters, how she celebrates birthdays at the zoo and what everyone eats—from watermelon-licking lions to smoothie-guzzling primates. Plus, we discover Tokyo’s Neapolitan pizza scene; we make a Greek-style risotto; and Dr. Aaron Carroll demystifies the latest study on eggs and health. For this week's recipe, Tomato Rice with Oregano and Feta, ...
Sep 13, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following a tumultuous year, Erin French returned to her hometown of Freedom, Maine to open what is now one of the most exclusive restaurants in America, where the ingredients can be found in the garden, the waitlist is in the tens of thousands and the menu is always a surprise. Plus, we explore the pumpkin spice lifestyle; we make dump and stir Spanish Almond Cake; and Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the truth about fish and mercury. (Originally aired September 14, 2018.) For this week's recipe, Spa...
Sep 06, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Journalist Bianca Bosker takes us inside the high-end world of wine, from the big-money wine service at Michelin-starred restaurants to the grueling task of a blind tasting. Plus, we meet Bala Paiva, a Brazilian pro soccer player turned pro fish cutter; we discuss sous vide and the pursuit of culinary perfection with Alex Aïnouz; and we make Stir-Fried Black Pepper Chicken with Green Beans. For this week's recipe, Stir-Fried Black Pepper Chicken with Green Beans, visit: https://www.177milkstreet...
Aug 30, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Pashman of The Sporkful brings us the story of Rocky Aoki, a Japanese immigrant who created hibachi restaurants in America when he opened his first Benihana in 1964. We hear from people who knew Rocky, see the skill it takes to be a great hibachi chef and look at what happens when the performance becomes problematic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Adam Conover, host of the truTV series “Adam Ruins Everything,” challenges the myth of killer Halloween candy, bogus detox diets and the ethics of buying avocados. Plus, David Burtka transforms parties into events; we throw together an amazing Andalusian Tomato and Bread Soup; and Adam Gopnik stumbles across the perfect meal on vacation in Greece. For this week's recipe, Andalusian Tomato and Bread Soup, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/rich-tomato-toasted-bread-soup-bacon...
Aug 23, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast