

Proof
America's Test Kitchen
We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 53min
Award Winners: Raiders of the Lost Yeast
Join Seamus Blackley on a daring mission to extract 4,500-year-old yeast from ancient Egyptian pots for a unique bread-baking adventure. Explore the biases against ancient civilizations and Seamus' passion for Egyptology. Follow the quest for ancient yeast and the challenges of baking with ancient grains. Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian yeast and the innovative extraction methodology. Experience the thrill of baking ancient history with a potential 4,000-year-old yeast strain.

Feb 8, 2024 • 46min
Award Winners: You're a Good Man, Brady Keys
Pulitzer-prize winning author Dr. Marcia Chatelain returns to share the story of Brady Keys, a former NFL star and Black entrepreneur whose franchise, All-Pro Chicken, was hailed as the gold standard for Black capitalism in the 1960s. Try making Batter-Fried Chicken at home with our fail-proof recipe. 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.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 43min
Award Winners: The Case of the Disappearing Franchise
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective, explores the mysteries of three American franchises that disappeared without a trace. She investigates the rivalry between White Castle and White Tower, the rise and fall of Arthur Treachers fish and chips, and the intriguing story behind the disappearance of Mahalia Jackson's Glory Fried Chicken and Mini Pearl's Chicken.

Jan 25, 2024 • 56min
Award Winners: World's Greatest Italian Beef
This week, we replay our award-winning episode inspired by the food in FX's "The Bear". We get to the meat of the matter on how family can be the secret ingredient to creating (what we think) is the world’s greatest Italian beef sandwich.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comTry making an Italian beef sandwich at home with our foolproof recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 41min
Cheesesteaks Go to Pakistan
How did the Philly Cheesesteak make its way to Lahore, Pakistan? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid traces the transcontinental journey.Try Ayesha Sarwar’s recipe for Desi Philly Cheesesteak or America's Test Kitchen's version of the classic Philly style.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.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
Behind Boba Tea's Big Boom
We're spilling the tea on the origins of boba, or bubble tea. Cookbook author Clarissa Wei reports.Did this episode make you thirsty? Try making our Matcha Fauxba Tea Smoothie, inspired by boba tea! 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.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 43min
The Lost Crops of Sapelo Island
The Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island, Georgia, is in a battle against time. 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.To learn more about Maurice Bailey’s efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org.Try our recipe for 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.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 33min
How Almond Boneless Chicken Took Over Detroit
ABC, or almond boneless chicken, is a popular Chinese-American dish from Detroit. But it's not as well known outside the Motor City. In this episode, author Curtis Chin investigates whether or not his grandmother's claim of having invented the dish, is true.Try making Almond Boneless Chicken at home with our tested recipe.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.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 39min
Chasing the Freshest Beer
This podcast explores the process of ensuring the freshness of hops in beer brewing, including using a brewery's own airplane for transportation. It delves into the detailed process of hop farming, the different types of hops and their aromas and flavors. The importance of local ingredients, the science of hop breeding, and the sensory science of how our palates perceive hop flavors are also discussed.

Nov 9, 2023 • 39min
World's First Italian Coffee Bean
Despite its rich coffee and cafe culture, Italy doesn't produce its own coffee beans. One man is trying to change that, against all odds. Producer John Last reports.Thirsty for some coffee? Check out ATK's recommended Espresso Machines.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.
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