Proof

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why aren't Italians drinking Italian coffee? What's the story behind ABC--a.k.a. almond boneless chicken? How did Philly Cheesesteaks become a popular sandwich in Pakistan? Find out the answers to these questions and so much more on Thursday, November 9 when the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen drops!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 the last 'Best of Proof' episode of the year, we bring you a story from 2021 that gives new meaning to the question: How did host Kevin Pang's father end up becoming an unlikely YouTube star? Today, the duo are the stars of Hunger Pangs and authors of A Very Chinese Cookbook, but it didn't start out that way.Want to try a Pang family recipe? Check out this sticky, crispy spare rib 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparing for doomsday might not be as crazy as we think. This week, we bring you an episode from 2019 that takes you inside the culinary minds of people who are ready and prepped for the worst.Stockpiling wheat at home? Try making ATK’s recipe for Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread.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

It’s apple-picking season, and one man, Tom Brown, is on a mission to find an elusive variety called the Junaluska before it’s too late. Will Tom succeed? Claire Donnelly reports.Gone apple picking? Check out ATK’s recipe for Classic Apple Pie.Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.comSee 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

What is nixtamalization, and why is it so important when preparing corn-based dishes like tortillas and pupusas? Navajo reporter Andi Murphy walks us through her journey of nixtamalizing blue corn, and embarks on an Indigenous information exchange with chefs, scholars, and poets in the process. Want to make your own corn tortillas? Check out ATK’s recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas. 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

This week, we’re starting autumn off right with one of our all-time favorite episodes: Fair Foods. Chris Siege reports. Craving that sugar cream pie from the Indiana State Fair? Check out ATK’s recipe for Hoosier Pie. 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

Exploring the impact of modernization on Japanese food, the podcast highlights the efforts of a group dedicated to preserving the craft of traditional soy sauce brewing in wooden barrels. It discusses the tradition and craftsmanship behind shoyu production, contrasting views on manual labor, and the joy of using kiyoke in making soy sauce. The podcast also explores other soy sauce companies and the role of young people in the craft, ending with a reflection on the uncertain future of kiyoke shoyu.

This podcast explores the alcohol ban in Pakistan and how people defy it. It discusses the history of the ban, resistance against it, and the challenges faced by bootleggers. It also explores the resistance to Islamist policies in Karachi and the evolving drinking culture in Pakistan, including the challenges faced by women who drink.

The Proof team presents bite-size stories on snacks and snacking. Want a snack while you listen? Check out ATK’s reviews on potato chips. 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