Proof

Ever wonder why food tastes so much better after a long hike? Reporter Otis Gray climbs up the White Mountains in New Hampshire in search of answers at the Mizpah Hut, a lodge along the Appalachian Trail. Food Scientist Arielle Johnson makes an omniscient appearance.April 17 is the last day to vote for our miniseries '100 Proof' in the Best Limited Series categories for this year's Webby Awards!Hungry for the kind of roasted chicken that Grace craves in the episode? Try our Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, which you can make under an hour. Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did content creator Sarah Ahn reconnect with her Korean identity through food? Why does food taste so good at the top of a mountain? Does salt really make tea taste better? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City.Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.All new episodes of Proof return in April! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time?Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we explore the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learn about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family.Try making Korean Corn Cheese, a classic bar snack at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take the ferry to Georgia's Sapelo Island to visit the Gullah Geechee community. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports in this episode from 2023. To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org.Try our version of a Gullah Geechee tradition, Hoppin' John.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nick LaValle, a former stand-up comedian and Manchester native, shares his quirky mission to crown Manchester as the chicken tender capital of the world. Alongside reporter Caleb Jagoda, they dive into heartwarming tales of local eateries and their iconic tenders. The discussion highlights the community's pride and connection to this beloved dish, revealing its cultural significance. They also explore the transformation of legendary spots like the Goldenrod Drive-In, showcasing challenges and triumphs in Manchester's food scene.

In part 2 of our deep-dive into the history of culinary competition shows, America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte chronicles the shift from our obsession with hyper-competitive, kitchen-stadium battles to our desire for a different kind of culinary competition show; ones that a decidedly nicer. Plus, Garrett peels the curtain back on his own experience as a contestant on America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation, and talks to host Jack Bishop about how a show like that gets made.A programming note: Proof will be back in 2025 to bring you all new episodes, so stay tuned!Make Garrett's final recipe from America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation: Spatchcocked Chicken with Chicken Fat Chimichurri and Tangy Aioli.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intriguing evolution of cooking competition shows, from fierce culinary battles to more friendly formats reflecting societal changes. Discover the cultural impact of iconic contests like Iron Chef and the Pillsbury Bake-Off, including their role in empowering women. Dive into how these shows have transformed chefs into celebrities and reshaped food media, focusing on viewer preferences and the balance between entertainment and meaningful storytelling. Plus, get a taste of a creative baking challenge with a twist!