Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio Outdoor Summer: Cowboy Cooking, Mail Order Chickens and Freezer Door Daiquiris
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Aug 15, 2025 Join cowboy cook Kent Rollins as he shares the hearty delights of chuck wagon cuisine, from famous coffee to burger dogs. Tove Danovich introduces the charming antics of backyard chickens, including the legend of Mike the Headless Chicken. Cheryl Day offers baking wisdom, tackling listener queries and creative techniques. Finally, Martha Barnett delves into the intriguing origins of lemon-related idioms, providing a sprinkle of language fun. It's a flavorful journey filled with culinary tips and lively anecdotes!
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Mail-Order Chicks And Maternal Imprinting
- Mail-order chick shipments date to the late 1800s because chicks survive on yolk for about 24 hours.
- Artificially hatched chicks miss maternal vocal cues that affect social behavior and brain development.
Huge Diversity In Chicken Breeds
- Chicken breeds vary hugely in size and appearance, from palm-sized bantams to three-foot roosters.
- Smaller breeds still lay usable eggs; yolks often match larger eggs and suit applications like ice cream.
Structural Issues In Poultry Industry
- Industrial poultry systems cull laying hens at ~18 months and broilers at six weeks due to economics and breeding.
- The industry structure and lobbying make humane reform slow despite widespread ethical concerns.
