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Episodes from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
Cellar Rat: A Sommelier's Restaurant Confidential
Former restaurant server and sommelier Hannah Selinger shares stories from her tell-all memoir, Cellar Rat, featuring run-ins with critics, strategies for spotting bad tippers, what she considers the stuffiest restaurant in New York, and how she thinks the industry may one day reform. Plus, Özlem Warren gives us the true taste of Istanbul and Kim Severson explains why America is breaking up with the calorie.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Samin Nosrat Throwback: The Salt Fat Acid Heat Interview
For this week's special episode, we're replaying our 2017 interview with Samin Nosrat about her now-classic cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat. Plus, Dan Pashman weighs in on burgers and we make skirt steak salad.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Betrayal, Revenge and Family Secrets: a Frozen Food "Succession"
This week, we share a story of revenge, betrayal and secrets … at a frozen vegetable empire. John Seabrook investigates why running “the biggest vegetable factory on Earth” led to generations of drama in his family, like a real-life version of the TV show “Succession.” Plus, Brendan Liew gives us a tour of Japan’s incredible convenience stores; Kenji López-Alt finds the best way to crack an egg; and we learn how to make Sri Lankan Spinach and Coconut Dal with Tomato Tarka. (Originally aired June 6, 2025.)Get the recipe for Sri Lankan Spinach and Coconut Dal with Tomato Tarka...
José Andrés Speaks Out: Extended Cut
In this special episode, we’re releasing an extended cut of our interview with José Andrés. He shares stories and strong opinions about his favorite foods from Spain (migas! escabeche! churros!). Plus, José explains the magic of cooking in all its forms, from molecular gastronomy to simple home-cooked meals.
Mayo is Spanish! José Andrés Speaks Out
José Andrés is back to celebrate the food from his home country! He goes beyond paella and sangria to honor lesser-known Spanish foods like migas, wine-soaked bread and… mayonnaise. Plus, he shares stories from one of history's best restaurants, elBulli, and explains why you should never order churros at a restaurant. Also, Trevor Warmedahl makes cheese in Mongolia's Valley of the Yaks; and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of "A Way With Words" break down the meaning of internet food memes.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
I Need the Kimchi! Meet Maangchi, YouTube Kitchen Queen
Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with YouTube sensation Maangchi. She talks kimchi, sea squirt, and why French food doesn’t stand a chance. Plus, we learn how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have 3D printers in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding.Get the recipe for Savory Bread Pudding here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Chowder, Frittata & Marriage: A Love Story
Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the married couple behind Honey & Co., are back! This time, they’re here to fix your frittatas, throw out your stocks, and even offer a few suggestions for your love life. Plus, we meet the villagers restoring Germany’s communal bakehouses; Adam Gopnik praises the most useful tool in the kitchen; and Sohla El-Waylly is here to answer your cooking questions, from the best ways to use up Dungeness crabs to tips on how to replicate an accidentally perfect cherry pie.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Quirky Food Hour! Vegetable Orchestra, Jell-O Art, Adult Baby Food [Corrected]
We're revisiting some of our wackiest, most whimsical stories. We explore the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra, where flutes and drums are replaced by carrots and pumpkins; Samuel West uncovers a shameful history of food failures; and we head down to North Carolina for "O' Moldy Night": the jiggliest, wobbliest food competition around.[NOTE: We previously posted the episode but due to a technical issue, we are re-uploading a corrected version.] Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Behind the Scenes of “Top Chef” with Kristen Kish
We get real with “Top Chef” host Kristen Kish. She talks about her career, her show and what bugs her most about restaurant goers. Also on the show—we chat with Reya Hart about eating and traveling on tour with her father, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart; Kim Severson explains why meat is on the rise again; we make Puff Pastry Khachapuri; and Chris Kimball and Sara Moulton answer listener calls. (Originally aired May 2, 2025.)Get the recipe for Puff Pastry Khachapuri here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Stop Hating Processed Foods? The Case for Big Ag
This week, a food fight: authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg present their case for…embracing McDonalds and Burger King? Listen to their vision for a better industrial food system that looks nothing like the farm-to-table diets of Michael Pollen and Alice Waters. Plus, we tour the secret cookies of Italy with Domenica Marchetti; and Elazar Sontag and Lyndsay C. Green discuss the changing state of restaurant criticism.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Smuggling Baby Eels: The New Black Market
This week: suitcases full of contraband, a smuggler who writes poetry in jail and the chance to make thousands of dollars in a single night. Reporter Otis Gray brings us the story of America’s eel fishing boom, and what happened when it got out of hand. Plus, Kenji López-Alt discusses the surprising science of salting scrambled eggs, and we make kefta in a creamy tahini sauce. (Originally aired September 27, 2024.)Get this week’s recipe for Baked Kefta with Tahini here.Listen to Otis Gray’s “Sleepy” podcast here. Music in Otis Gray’s piec...
Picky Eaters: Extended Cut
In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Helen Zoe Veit about how American children become picky eaters—and how to raise kids who aren’t. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify