Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Nicolette Hahn Niman was an environmental lawyer and vegetarian. Now, she’s a rancher who believes there’s a case to be made for sustainable meat production. She tells us why she believes the environmental impact and health effects of eating beef have been misunderstood. Plus, Kim Severson shares predictions for what food trends will emerge in the next year, Dan Pashman reviews popcorn kernels, and we learn a recipe for spicy and citrusy fish tacos.Get this week’s recipe, Chili and Citrus Marinated–Fish Tacos: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chili-citrus-marinated-fish-tacosWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsThis week’s sponsor:This Valentine’s Day, Matter of Fact would be the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself. Matter of Fact is offering 15% off for the listeners of this podcast with the code milk15 at checkout. Go to matteroffact.com to get 15% off your order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich help us uncover the history of the cocktail, from the invention of drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea to the colorful characters who left their mark on the art of bartending. Plus, we learn the story behind the iconic Kit Kat jingle, “Gimme a Break,” Adam Gopnik considers the pleasures of cooking and eating with your hands, and we use powerhouse pantry ingredients to make a quick noodle sauce.Get this week's recipe for Ginger-Hoisin Noodles:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/hoisin-ginger-noodlesWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsThis week’s sponsor:This Valentine’s Day, Matter of Fact would be the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself. Matter of Fact is offering 15% off for the listeners of this podcast with the code milk15 at checkout. Go to matteroffact.com to get 15% off your order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we chat with TikTok star and expert forager Alexis Nikole Nelson about the most delicious weeds in your backyard, the joys of mushroom jerky and her cross-country journey to make seaweed panna cotta. Plus, Kevin Fortey takes us inside the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, J. Kenji López-Alt reveals the secret to perfect French fries, and we make Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta. (Originally aired on August 12, 2021.)Get this week's recipe for Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/italian-flourless-chocolate-tortaWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fermentation expert Sandor Katz takes on a journey around the globe for a look at some of the world’s greatest fermented foods. He tells us about the joys of making sauerkraut and why fermentation may hold the secret to life. Plus, cookbook author Kristina Cho guides us through classic Chinese baking at home, J. Kenji López-Alt reinvents leftover mashed potatoes, and we learn to make Japanese-style curry. Get the recipe for Japanese-Style Chicken & Vegetable Curry:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/japanese-style-chicken-vegetable-curryWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re looking at the technology behind the growing plant-based food industry with journalist Larissa Zimberoff. She reveals how fungus is turned into bacon and why air molecules may be the future of protein. Plus, cultural anthropologist Meher Varma tells us about the limitless variations of dal in India, and we visit Mexico for a lesson on making chicken soup with a chipotle kick.Get the recipe for Chicken Vegetable Soup with Chipotle Chilies:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chicken-vegetable-soup-chipotle-chilies-caldo-tlalpe%C3%B1oWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsSponsors:Try a $39 bottle from Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for just $1 and taste the freshness difference yourself. Just go to GetFresh177.com. That’s GetFresh177.com to try a bottle for just $1.Get unlimited access to every MasterClass, and as a Milk Street listener, you get 15% off an annual membership! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/milk now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi chats about cooking soup for his aging father, why he pours pancake batter with gochujang over asparagus and how his sense of food presentation was inspired by food stalls in Jerusalem. Plus, we hear from Rev. Heber Brown III about the historical relationship between Black churches and Black farmers; Bianca Bosker discusses the everlasting reign of Cheerios in the breakfast world; and we share our recipe for Slavonian-style Shepherd's Stew. (Originally aired December 31, 2020)Get the recipe for Slavonian-Style Shepherd's Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/slavonian-style-shepherds-stewSponsors:Murray’s Cheese Murray’s Monthly Clubs offer five tasty options for every level of cheese lover, whether you’re new to cheese, a total curd nerd, or just looking for a delicious snack. Go to www.murrayscheese.com/milkstreet and use promo code MILKSTREET for $15 off your first subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat with Ted Allen about the soaring success of Queer Eye and Chopped, his life behind the scenes and embarrassing encounters with Martha Stewart. Plus, we explore the new German cooking with Meike Peters; Adam Gopnik discusses the role of turkey in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; and we whip up an apple cake. (Originally aired December 20, 2019.)Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchenSponsors:For inspired pairings, recipe ideas and more follow @thisisfinecheese on Instagram and head to www.thisisfinecheese.com to find Grand Noir at a retailer near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re chatting with Rachael Ray about her last two years—her house burned down, her dog died, and she had to film her daytime show with just one assistant: her husband. Plus, bakers Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin share their favorite holiday cookie recipes, and we learn to make Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.Get the recipe for our Chocolate-On-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-on-chocolate-three-layer-cakeWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsSponsors:Bring proven quality sleep home for the holidays. Save up to $500 on select Sleep Number 360® smart beds during Sleep Number's Holiday Savings Event. Plus, special financing, for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number® stores or sleepnumber.com/MILK.Resources for listeners via All-Clad.com can go to shop our cookware collections at All-Clad.com Special offer code: MILKSTREET10From extraordinary cheese boards to remarkable recipes, Cambozola is a treasure too good not to share. Visit www.thisisfinecheese.com for recipes, pairings and to find Cambozola at a store near you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, author Luisa Weiss offers some of her favorites from Eisenbahnschnitten to Kartoffelstrudel. Plus, journalist Rowan Jacobsen demystifies the truffle, Adam Gopnik talks luxury foods, and we learn how to make a creamy Amalfi-style lemon risotto.Get the recipe for our Lemon and Shrimp Risotto With Fresh Basil https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/basil-lemon-shrimp-risottoWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsSponsors: This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS.com/milk today. Murray’s Cheese Murray’s Monthly Clubs offer five tasty options for every level of cheese lover, whether you’re new to cheese, a total curd nerd, or just looking for a delicious snack. Go to www.murrayscheese.com/milkstreet and use promo code MILKSTREET for $15 off your first subscription.Resources for listeners via All-Clad.com can go to shop our cookware collections at All-Clad.com Special offer code: MILKSTREET10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pati Jinich is on a quest to show people what Mexico looks like and tastes like. She breaks down the common denominators of Mexican cuisine, tells us why she lives and dies for her blender and reveals her favorite recipes for chicken soup. Plus, writer Brandon Cook gives us a language lesson on drinking toasts from around the world, Alex Aïnouz has an epiphany about homemade pasta, and we bake up an ultra-easy Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake.Get the recipe for our Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/swedish-sticky-chocolate-cakeWe want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsThis week’s sponsors:From extraordinary cheese boards to remarkable recipes, Cambozola is a treasure too good not to share. Visit www.thisisfinecheese.com for recipes, pairings and to find Cambozola at a store near you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.