Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating food stories—including children who harvest cod tongues after school in Norway and a detective who tracks down food thieves. And on Milk Street Radio, you can always find the unexpected: a visit to the Museum of Failure, the joys of eyeball Jell-O and how to eat your way through Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
51
Grilling Special: Wheelbarrow BBQ, the Perfect Steak, and Your Cookout Questions
37:37
37:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:37
In this special episode, we chat with Meathead about how to grill the perfect steak; Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich of Honey & Co. share grilling traditions from across the Levant; Dan Pashman brings on the controversy and tells us why he thinks grilling is overrated; and Chris and Sara take your cookout questions. We want to hear your culinary …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Food Fights: I Love You But I Hate Your Cooking
51:02
51:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:02
Forget the bedroom: the kitchen is where relationships are made and broken. Journalist Ella Quittner reveals the many ways the kitchen causes problems in our love lives, and what psychologists say we can do about it. Plus, listeners call in with their own culinary feuds; writer Crystal Wilkinson recalls the kitchen ghosts and family recipes of her …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
351
Dining Disasters and a Michelin-Starred Nightmare: True Restaurant Stories
50:58
50:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:58
This week, we share stories from the world of fine dining. Maître d' Michael Cecchi-Azzolina has encounters with mobsters, fainting celebrities and unruly guests at New York’s top restaurants and reveals the secrets to great service. Writer Geraldine DeRuiter sits down for the world’s strangest Michelin-starred meal: She eats rancid cheese, slurps …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Can Jesse Tyler Ferguson Really Cook? (Yes!)
51:43
51:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:43
This week, we’re sitting down with “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who once scored an invite to Passover at Joan Rivers’ house and can’t stop eavesdropping at restaurants. Plus, we hear the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra; A Way With Words teaches us the language of the grill; and we prepare Yucatecan Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos,…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata
51:00
51:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:00
This week, we’re diving into the foods of summer. Culinary historian Tonya Hopkins tells us about the Black innovators who made ice cream what it is today; Bill Alexander reveals the history and fate of the tomato; artist Ana Inciardi tracks down a tomato from her family's past; Dan Pashman gives us a lesson on his favorite ways to eat watermelon a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones
50:06
50:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:06
Sara Franklin shares the life story of Judith Jones, the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century. We hear how she discovered Julia Child, why Edna Lewis sent her a box of squirrels and what happened when she was told to reject the diary of Anne Frank. Plus, historian Stephen Puleo recounts the sticky disaster that…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Claire Ptak Is in Love (with a Pink Cake)
50:59
50:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:59
We’re joined by baker Claire Ptak, whose desserts are a winning combination of California flavor and London style—and even royalty agrees. She shares her favorite recipes and reveals the behind-the-scenes details of being chosen to bake the cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Plus, Rowan Jacobsen crash-lands into the Amazon for an up…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Love, War and Slow Noodles: How Chantha Nguon Survived the Khmer Rouge
50:04
50:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:04
Chantha Nguon, co-author of “Slow Noodles,” shares her story of survival as a Cambodian refugee. Also this week: We learn about the world’s first fast-food chain from Kansas City reporter Mackenzie Martin, and Alex Aïnouz ranks the best pastas at the grocery store. We’re working on a story about the battles we have in our kitchens at home, and we w…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pro Secrets of Homemade Pasta with Missy Robbins
50:05
50:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:05
Missy Robbins, chef and founder of Lilia and Misi in Brooklyn, teaches a masterclass in making pasta at home—she explains why her noodle recipes include a copious number of egg yolks, why she often leaves salt out, and her secret to cacio e pepe. Plus, Romy Gill takes us on a food tour of Kashmir; Adam Gopnik explains the rules of time in the kitch…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and ... Bordeaux? Kyle MacLachlan Gets Serious About Wine
50:06
50:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:06
If you’ve turned on your TV in the last 30 years, you’ve seen Kyle MacLachlan: Think “Twin Peaks,” “Sex and the City” and “Desperate Housewives.” But when he’s not starring in Hollywood, he’s wandering vineyards in Washington. This week, MacLachlan joins us for memories from the set of “Blue Velvet,” the food of “Twin Peaks” and the reason why Napa…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Spearfishing for Dinner: Grilled Fish, Pine Needle Mussels and Pickled Fish Eyes
50:07
50:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:07
Valentine Thomas goes spearfishing—though she calls it ocean hunting. She dives in without a tank—up to 170 feet deep—and holds her breath for minutes at a time. Today, she tells us about her best and scariest deep-sea adventures and her favorite ways to eat fish. Plus, Roger Horowitz explains how Oreos became kosher; Alex Aïnouz reveals three tips…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Why Does Parmesan Taste Like Pineapple? Harold McGee Answers Food's Big Mysteries
51:01
51:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:01
Food science expert Harold McGee helps us separate food science fact from fiction and explains our most profound questions about taste and smell. Why do oysters taste like cucumbers? Is there such a thing as the smell of raspberries? McGee has the answers! Plus, we learn about 30-foot longevity noodles from Jason Wang, the co-founder of New York’s …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Unsinkable José Andrés Feeds the World
50:06
50:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:06
José Andrés returns to tell us how he feeds millions with World Central Kitchen. Plus, he reveals his secret ingredient for chicken stock and his special method for cooking eggs. Also on this week’s show: silversmith Andreas Fabian takes an artist's look at spoons and "spoonness"; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette uncover the language of restaurant…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Automat: The Amazing Story of America's Five-Cent Cafeteria
50:05
50:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:05
Before McDonald’s or KFC, there was the Horn and Hardart Automat—a cafeteria-style restaurant where you could buy everything from creamed spinach to lemon meringue. This week, filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz tells us the story of the rise and fall of the Automat—with a little help from Mel Brooks. Plus, Emiko Davies takes us to Venice’s favorite wine bars; …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jamie Oliver Is a Decent Bloke! Getting to Know the Real Jamie Oliver
50:59
50:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:59
Jamie Oliver has been on your TV for over 20 years, but how well do you really know him? This week, Jamie Oliver returns to Milk Street Radio and we get up close and personal! Plus, flavor scientist Arielle Johnson shares the unexpected ways she uses prosciutto and olives; J. Kenji López-Alt reveals his ultimate breakfast; and we divulge our new fa…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Pink Margarine?! America's Greatest Food Fight
50:58
50:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:58
99% Invisible’s Chris Berube shares margarine’s secret history—from Supreme Court battles to Eleanor Roosevelt’s advertising campaign—and why in some states you could only buy margarine that was dyed pink or black. Plus, we learn about snacks from around the world with Unsnackable’s Folu Akinkuotu; Dan Pashman tells us what there is to love about c…
…
continue reading
Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Sou…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Jet Tila’s 101 Thai Dishes to Cook Before You Die
50:57
50:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:57
This week: Jet Tila on Thai food. He tells us about real Thai sriracha, what it takes to make the world’s largest stir-fry and why working at his family’s market sometimes meant visiting the set of “Star Trek.” Plus, we explore the wild world of cooking manga with Deb Aoki; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us what food you’re obsessed with if…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You
50:59
50:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:59
Bees solve puzzles, have distinct personalities and play with balls like a puppy. Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of a honeybee and what a bee’s consciousness means for us humans. Plus, we investigate the mysterious phenomenon of bee heists; Sylvan Mishima Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro, shares the secrets to …
…
continue reading
This week, we interview Nigella Lawson. We discuss what’s to love about brown food, what’s to hate about tasting menus and what everyone gets wrong about cooks. For Valentine's Day, we explore the life of chocolatier Milton Hershey, make a decadent Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom, and take your baking questions with Cheryl Day. Plus…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm
50:57
50:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:57
Alice Waters thinks David Mas Masumoto’s peaches could change the world. Today, Masumoto shares his search for the perfect peach and the shocking family secret that changed the history of his farm. Plus, we chat with Nichole Accettola about Scandinavian baking, from cinnamon knots to rye bread, and we learn the language of strawberries. We want to …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”
50:59
50:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:59
This week, we get inside the mind of Matty Matheson, actor and producer on the hit TV comedy “The Bear.” Matheson reveals his thoughts on internet stardom, what it takes to open five restaurants in two years and why “The Bear” stands alone in the food TV genre. Plus, we peer into the illicit history of rum-running on Long Island with Amy Kasuga Fol…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Supermarket Confidential: Inside Trader Joe's, TV Dinners and 2024 Food Predictions
50:58
50:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:58
This week, it’s our episode all about grocery stores. Writer Benjamin Lorr shares stories from Trader Joe’s and the rise of the superstore. Plus, Andrea Hernández, founder of Snaxshot, reveals her food predictions for 2024 and author Jeff Swystun explains how TV dinners changed the world. We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Tongue Cutters: In Norway, Kids Cut Cod Tongues for Love and Money
51:00
51:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:00
In the fishing villages of Norway, kids as young as five enter the workforce as professional cod tongue cutters. Documentary filmmaker Solveig Melkeraaen tells us why kids slice up this delicacy, plus we meet former tongue cutter Ylva Melkeraaen Lundell, who explains how she mastered this skill—and how lucrative this job can be. Also on the show: J…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table
51:01
51:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:01
We’re joined by New York Times book critic and author Dwight Garner. He presents food quips from his favorite writers, as well as John Updike’s lunch routine and Hunter S. Thompson’s party tricks. Plus, anthropologist Manvir Singh helps us digest the world of “meat-fluencers” and their all-meat diets; A Way with Words give credit to the Old Norse w…
…
continue reading