In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City. Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com . See Privacy Poli...
Mar 06, 2025•44 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time? Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com . S...
Feb 27, 2025•35 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
Feb 20, 2025•40 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we explore the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learn about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family. Try making Korean Corn Cheese , a classic bar snack at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Feb 13, 2025•49 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take the ferry to Georgia's Sapelo Island to visit the Gullah Geechee community. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports in this episode from 2023. To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org . Try our version of ...
Feb 06, 2025•39 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we replay an episode where one comedian is on a mission to make the Manchester, New Hampsnire the chicken tender capital of the world. Will he succeed? Hungry for some chicken tenders? Try our recipe for Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Slaw . Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com . Download the America’s Test Kitchen app to get access to ATK Classes today! For iPhone us...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In part 2 of our deep-dive into the history of culinary competition shows, America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte chronicles the shift from our obsession with hyper-competitive, kitchen-stadium battles to our desire for a different kind of culinary competition show; ones that a decidedly nicer. Plus, Garrett peels the curtain back on his own experience as a contestant on America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation, and talks to host Jack Bishop about how a...
Dec 19, 2024•35 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast From Iron Chef to The Great British Bake Off , cooking competition shows hav been a staple of American entertainment and education for ages. But America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte has seen a shift in these shows over time; whether it's about how competitive they are to what they're cooking, to who their intended audience really is. Garrett takes us behind the scenes across two episodes as he unravels the history and behind-the-scenes insights from the bake-o...
Dec 12, 2024•31 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Every March, Sweetwater, Texas celebrates its title as the ‘Rattlesnake Capital of the World’. Dozens of teams compete to cook Texas staples like ribs, brisket and chicken, and in Sweetwater? It's rattlesnake. Who will clinch this year's Rattlesnake Cook Off championship? Avery Thompson reports. Make some Texas-style chili at home (without the snake meat!) with our tested recipe . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . See Privacy Policy at https:...
Dec 05, 2024•44 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Melipona honey from Mexico is prized for its taste and its medicinal qualities. But melipona bees are under threat; not just from deforestation, pesticides, or habitat loss, but also from the dwindling number of beekeepers who know how to cultivate these special hives. Reporter Maya Kroth takes us to the Yucatan region to chronicle the quiet fight to revive a dying craft. Proof will back after Thanksgiving on December 5th. Make a simple lemonade with a floral twist with our recipe for Lemonade w...
Nov 21, 2024•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Writer and former restaurant owner Dionne Reid investigates White Claw's rapid ascendance and its prowess as a gay icon. If you don't have a White Claw in your fridge, make your own vodka soda drink with our recipe for Peach-Basil Vodka Spritzer. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 14, 2024•34 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast How did a Cold War-era American food aid program help ignite the rise of the modern Asian pastry and lead to the creation of milkbread? Clarissa Wei reports. Learn how to make Shokupan or Japanese White Bread at home with our tested recipe . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 07, 2024•32 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean to impart the "taste of space" into our ice creams, juices, cheeses and even fruit? Reporter Julie Carli dives into the history of foods that have both been made for and inspired by outer space. Make your own Ice Cream at home, using one of our recommended Ice Cream Makers . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...
Oct 31, 2024•34 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast What if we told you that one of the earliest third places — spots outside of the home and workplace where people can convene and commune with others; often over food — was a tea room? Reporter Lindsey Polevoy traces the history of one such third place run by Polish immigrant, Eve Adams. Bring the fanciness of the tea room home with our recipe for Tea-Infused Crème Brûlée . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . Special thanks to the following ATK ...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast As we kick off a new season of Proof, we dig into the psychology and science behind our fascination with food shapes. From popcorn to square watermelons, you'll learn that there's a reason behind the choices we make when it comes to what our food looks like. Eliza Rothstein reports. Try making your own sweet and salty popcorn at home, with our recipe for Spicy Caramel Popcorn . Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here . See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast What's the story story behind those square watermelons? What does rattlesnake taste like? And how do you create the taste of space? Find out as we kick off a new season of Proof next week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 10, 2024•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, we bring you the fourth and final episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. We saved the sweetest for last. Episode 4 follows one test cook's dogged pursuit for the perfect, chewy brownie recipe . Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Oct 03, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, we bring you the third episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 3 investigates why what kitchen equipment you use can be just as important as the recipe itself. Exhibit A: Gadget expert Lisa McManus' review of woks , and Exhibit B: Veteran Test Cook Lan Lam's recipe for Cumin Stir-Fried Beef. Looking for more recipes that changed the wa...
Sep 26, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, we bring you the second episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 2 dives into a recipe so simple, it needed science to perfect. You may never see this breakfast staple the same way, ever again. Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook . See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Sep 19, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast, we bring you the first episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air. Episode 1 gives new meaning to a motto we live by: We make the mistakes in the kitchen so you don't have to . Listen to find out how a mistake gave birth to this tried-and-true weeknight recipe . Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th ...
Sep 12, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the next couple of weeks on our podcast, Proof from America’s Test Kitchen, we’ll bring you the back stories behind some of our most iconic recipes from the last 25 years. Hosted by longtime ATK cast member Jack Bishop. Discover the 500 Recipes that Changed the Way America Cooks in our 25th Anniversary Cookbook . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 05, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a matter of months, Kelli Nevarez went from first-grade music teacher to pitmaster of the Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue joint La Vaca Barbecue. Reporter Eliza Rothstein shares the story of how Nevarez is reshaping the future of barbecue. Craving more barbecue tips? Join our grilling expert, Morgan Bolling, as she takes a deep dive into smoke rings . This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called When Southern Women Cook: History, Lo...
Aug 22, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Transporting a Southern tradition to the North might seem like a tall order, but Cook's Country grilling expert Morgan Bolling knows just how to do it with her annual whole hog roast. Producer Alex Curran-Cardarelli shares the history of whole-hog roasts and Morgan's own story of growth and resilience. Try a taste of Morgan's home state with her recipe for North Carolina Barbecue Pork . This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called W...
Aug 15, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ninfa Laurenzo, or Mama Ninfa as many called her, was a trailblazer and an icon in the city of Houston, Texas. She helped introduce a Tex-Mex classic to the United States with her business savvy, food knowledge, and understanding of people. In this episode, we learn about the life that made Ninfa Laurenzo into the legend she's known as today. Reported by Eliza Rothstein. Make your own Tacos al Carbon with our tried and tested recipe . This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a fort...
Aug 08, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a world where barbecuing is considered "dude food" and men's work, Helen Turner is an institution. She's steadily nurtured her style of Tennessee barbecue the traditional way; by using only smoke to flavor her meats over a fire pit. But this style of barbecue is back-breaking work, and Helen may consider retiring. But is she ready to let go? And who would she pass Helen's Bar BQ down to? Find out on the first episode of our miniseries: When Southern Women Cook: The Barbecue Trailblazers. This...
Aug 01, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast For far too long, the art of barbecue and grilling have been considered “men’s work.” But women were cooking with fire since the earliest days of American history, too. In our next miniseries on Proof, hosted by Cook's Country magazine's Toni Tipton-Martin and Morgan Bolling, we profile four women who have been stoking embers and bringing the heat to Southern cuisine. The first episode drops Thursday, August 1! This series is also an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America’s Test Kitc...
Jul 25, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The cocktail emerges from the dark ages and enters the modern era. In this episode: We meet more innovative mixologists pushing the bounds of what a cocktail can be. And we'll explore the latest installment in the cocktail's long evolution: the zero proof movement. What should you be looking for when buying non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails? Check out our review of Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Cocktails. Further Reading : " After DUI, she quit drinking and opened a bar " by Alexa Juliana Ard, W...
Jul 11, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 1950s to the 1990s are often dubbed as the cocktail's Dark Ages where drinks like Long Island Iced Teas and Midori Sours reined supreme. The drinks from this time are often reviled or ridiculed, but they made important contributions to cocktail history, too. In this episode: How TGI Fridays, Madonna, and the Cosmopolitan helped define this era of the American cocktail. Further Reading: A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson " 1970s Ockctails & Disco Drinks " Difford's Guide " History of the N...
Jul 03, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Was Prohibition really the Gilded Age utopia that it's made out to be? In this episode: Cocktail innovation happening in unlikely places under unlikely circumstances. We feature the Bees Knees and the Bloody Mary. Further Reading: A Spiritous Journey by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller " A Study of the Great Immoralities: Saloons in Chicago Before WWI " Ohio State University " Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin " The Mob Museum Lost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes From a Bootlegger's Manual by Matthew Ro...
Jun 27, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast How did the Industrial Revolution, immigration--and maybe Winston Churchill's mother--give rise to the Golden Age of cocktails in America? We explore the story of the Martini, the Manhattan, and the Daiquiri. Make yourself a cool Gin Martini with our customizable recipe . Further Reading: A Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller Difford's Guide for Discerning Drinkers Imbibe! by David Wondrich Rise of Industrial America, 1876 to 1900 , Library of Congress SANT...
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