John Ikerd, one of the leading experts in the world on the economics of sustainable agriculture, and environmental activist Mackenzie Feldman talk to Mark about how they learn from each other, despite — or perhaps because of — their age gap; why recreating local food systems is so important; and what people in their 20s are most concerned about when it comes to food and agriculture.Interested in finding out more about Regent Seven Seas' new savings opportunity? Book any voyage and get 5% off all subsequent voyages that are part of Regent's Voyage Collection Debut. Head here: https://www.rssc.com/2026-2027-voyage-collectionSubscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Guthman, a noted food historian, critiques the narrow-minded tech solutions in industrial animal production. She highlights the flaws in arguments for alternative meats and the misconceptions held by entrepreneurs. The conversation dives into the real resource comparisons between pasture-raised, factory-farmed, and fake meats. Guthman urges a deep understanding of food production complexities beyond simplistic solutions, particularly those emerging from Silicon Valley, advocating for sustainable farming over mere technological fixes.

Jean-Martin Bauer, a humanitarian leader and writer, dives into the paradoxes of famine and sheds light on hunger solutions. He shares insights from his journey in the UN World Food Program, revealing the political landscape of hunger. Bauer discusses the connection between political instability and food crises, especially in Haiti. He advocates for grassroots initiatives and the importance of local food production. The conversation emphasizes systemic issues tied to famine, exploring the roles of advocacy and education in combating food insecurity.

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, formerly the superintendent of Denver Public Schools, shares his passion for food rights and nutrition advocacy. He discusses the critical links between food access and childhood poverty, highlighting the role of policies like the child tax credit. Bennet also reflects on his emotional journey of rediscovering cooking during the pandemic and emphasizes the joy and connection that come from home-cooked meals, all while encouraging hope in the face of challenges to democracy.

Writer and veteran TV producer Karen Katz talks to Mark and Kate about being PC on TV, how she learned to love cooking and to be brave in the kitchen, and being executive producer of Emeril Live during its heyday – including the hazing process.To get Karen's recipe for French Harvest Soup, head to the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/karen-katzs-french-harvest-soup/Interested in finding out more about Regent Seven Seas' new savings opportunity? Book any voyage and get 5% off all subsequent voyages that are part of Regent's Voyage Collection Debut. Head here: https://www.rssc.com/2026-2027-voyage-collectionSubscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shining star of New Orleans talks to Kate and Mark about struggle meals, tourist food in her hometown, Cajun vs. Creole, and the power of tough love.To get the recipe for Toya's Eggs & Rice, head to the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/toya-boudys-eggs-rice/Interested in finding out more about Regent Seven Seas' new savings opportunity? Book any voyage and get 5% off all subsequent voyages that are part of Regent's Voyage Collection Debut. Head here: https://www.rssc.com/2026-2027-voyage-collectionSubscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Horovitz, LaTasha Powell, and Princess Titus – the founders of Minneapolis-based Appetite for Change – talk to Mark and Kate about how to use the psychology of a community to create a food system that works for all; passing the torch of food justice to the next generation; teaching a community to cook; and what makes their new cookbook, Appetite for Change, so special.  To get the recipe for the Appetite for Change Coconut Cornbread with Citrus Honey Butter, head to the Bittman Project: bittmanproject.com/coconut-cornbread-with-honey-citrus-butterInterested in finding out more about Regent Seven Seas' new savings opportunity? Book any voyage and get 5% off all subsequent voyages that are part of Regent's Voyage Collection Debut. Head here: https://www.rssc.com/2026-2027-voyage-collectionSubscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef René Redzepi and journalist Matt Goulding talk to Mark and Kate about their new Apple TV+ show, Omnivore, and some of the shocking revelations that came from it with regards to how we feed ourselves; the evolution of Noma and what the way forward in fine dining looks like; the commonalities between chile eating, horror movie watching, and riding roller coasters; and why they're optimistic when it comes to food in general.Interested in finding out more about Regent Seven Seas' new savings opportunity? Book any voyage and get 5% off all subsequent voyages that are part of Regent's Voyage Collection Debut. Head here: https://www.rssc.com/2026-2027-voyage-collection Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we revisit Kate's conversation with Kerri Conan and Mark about the choreography of making meals, learning a method of cooking that will last a lifetime, and one of Mark's recent books, the completely revised How to Cook Everything Fast.To get Mark's recipe for Spinach Carbonara, head to the Bittman Project: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/spinach-carbonara/Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic staff writer Annie Lowrey talks to Mark and Kate about her recent piece, "The Truth About Organic Milk," which details how cows are suffering on even the most humane dairy farms; why raising cows in herds on pasture isn't always enough; the pros and cons of being so strict about antibiotics; and yet, although organic farms aren’t perfect, they’re still way better than “conventional” (i.e. industrial) farms.Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments? Email food@markbittman.com. And if you have a minute, we'd love it if you'd take a short survey about our show! Head here: http://bit.ly/foodwithmarkbittman-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.