
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.
Latest episodes

Jan 17, 2020 • 50min
The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express
Former graffiti artist Duff Goldman bakes cakes in the shape of everything from Radio City Music Hall to old sneakers. Plus we explore Korean home cooking with chef Sohui Kim, and J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of no-knead bread. (Originally aired January 31, 2019.)Get this week's recipe for Ancho Chili Salsa Roja: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ancho-chili-salsa-rojaThis week's sponsors:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2020 • 50min
Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet
Meredith Erickson takes us on an Alpine journey to discover the food and pleasures of the little-known huts and lodges above 3,000 feet. Plus, we chat with Josh Scherer of Good Mythical Morning about the internet’s fascination with taste-test videos; we learn the secrets to the perfect Neapolitan meatball; and Adam Gopnik tells us why sugar sales are declining.Get this week's recipe, Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragu: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/neapolitan-meatballsThis week's sponsor:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2020 • 50min
Eat, Work, Love: Aarón Sánchez Up Close and Personal
We chat with superstar chef Aarón Sánchez about finding food, finding love and finding himself. Plus, we discover the history and nuance of the martini cocktail; we share our recipe for Norwegian salmon; and Dan Pashman makes a case for picky eaters.Get this week's recipe, Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmonThis week's sponsors:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2019 • 50min
Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud
Chris Elliott, who investigated the horsemeat scandal in the United Kingdom, talks about fake oregano, cardboard in parmesan and the multibillion-dollar business of food fraud. Plus, we investigate the curious case of "Q" (a Taiwanese obsession with chewiness); we travel to Milan for risotto; we uncover clever culinary uses for yogurt; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks whether cow's milk is nature's most nearly perfect food. (Originally aired March 22, 2019.)\For this week's recipe, Risotto Milanese, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/saffron-risotto-risotto-alla-milanese\This week's sponsor:Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2019 • 50min
The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped
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.Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchenCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup: https://www.177milkstreet.com/holidaysThis week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2019 • 51min
Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child
Many of us still miss Julia Child, but YouTube star Maangchi is an excellent substitute. Today, we discuss Korean home cooking, the best way to clean an octopus and her favorite food, the sea squirt. Plus, we discover what and how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have a 3D printer in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding.Get this week's recipe: Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and TarragonCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup.Listen to Sidedoor from the Smithsonian.We 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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK to buy one All-Access Pass, and get an additional one for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2019 • 51min
Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back
In Yotam Ottolenghi's latest book, “Simple,” he focuses on delivering minimal hassle for maximum joy—whole-roasted vegetables topped with crème fraîche, no-bake cheesecake and a new take on salads. This week, we discuss how he keeps things simple, yogurt on everything and the must-have spices for any kitchen. Plus, recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan's beef noodle soup; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. (Originally aired December 21, 2018.)Get this week's recipe:Taiwanese Beef Noodle SoupCheck out our 2019 Holiday roundup.We 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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Visit equalparts.com and get $50 off any cookware kit over $200 with code MILK.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2019 • 50min
Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights
Can your significant other’s food preferences become a nonstarter when searching for marital bliss? Reporter Emily Thomas of “The Food Chain” introduces us to three couples who are learning to make peace despite their domestic culinary wars. Plus, we explore kaiseki with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama; Dan Pashman rails against avocado toast; and we share our recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing, which was inspired by a listener question.Get this week's recipe: Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter IcingGet our recipe for French Spice Cake (Pain d’épices).Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup.Listen to How to Date a Vegan on The Food Chain.Listen to Sidedoor from the Smithsonian.We 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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2019 • 50min
Our Thanksgiving Show
This week it’s Thanksgiving Rules: turkey, cranberry sauce and cake versus pie. We chat with Stella Parks about her pumpkin pie secret and a fresh twist on à la mode; Vivian Howard invites us to her kitchen for North Carolina turkey and sides; Alice Waters, Erin French, Joanne Chang, Gonzalo Guzmán and more chefs, authors and friends recount their Thanksgiving tales of disaster, culinary wisdom and family memories; Dr. Aaron Carroll talks food safety and stuffing; we make a quick Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle; and Adam Gopnik explores the magic of leftovers.Get this week's recipe: Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle.Check out our 2019 Thanksgiving roundup.We 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.This week's sponsors:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2019 • 50min
Pasta Grannies: Lessons from Italy’s Pasta Masters
Vicky Bennison takes us behind the scenes of Pasta Grannies, her YouTube channel that documents Italian grandmothers making pasta the old-fashioned way. Plus, Robin Russell Gaiser tells us about her years-long endeavor of asking perfect strangers to lunch; Alex Aïnouz attempts to make a 1-million layer puff pastry; and we serve up Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls.For this week's recipe, Portuguese-Style Sweet Potato Rolls, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/portuguese-style-sweet-potato-rollsGo to http://177milkstreet.com/thanksgiving for free access to our 2019 Thanksgiving roundupWe 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:Go to kingarthurflour.com/milkstreet to get 25% off several products. Use promo code MILKSTREET at checkout.Go to https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to masterclass.com/MILK for $30 off your first year of the All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.