Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table
Jan 5, 2024
Dwight Garner, a New York Times book critic, shares amusing food insights from cherished authors, including John Updike's lunch habits. Manvir Singh, an anthropologist, discusses the phenomenon of 'meat-fluencers' and extreme carnivorism. The conversation also highlights the cultural significance of shared meals, like a nostalgic peanut butter and pickle sandwich, and dives into the art of cooking biryani with a focus on spice intricacies. Additionally, they explore Old Norse roots in culinary language, uncovering the etymology of kitchen words.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Diet Debates and Baking Tips
03:10 • 18min
Culinary Experiences and Outdoor Exploration
21:19 • 7min
Tasting Words: The Art of Food and Literature
28:10 • 9min
The Art of Shared Meals
37:06 • 10min
Spices and Heritage: The Biryani Connection
47:26 • 6min
Exploring Language: The Old Norse Influence on Kitchen Words
53:26 • 4min