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
Feb 8, 2019 • 50min
The Search for Perfect Falafel: Uncovering the Secrets of Palestinian Cooking
Intrepid food writer Yasmin Khan dives into the mysteries of Palestinian cooking. Plus we rediscover authentic Austrian goulash; Jonathan Townsend cooks amazing 18th century American recipes in period clothing and kitchens; we share three tricks for using dull knives; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks, “Are we really dehydrated?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, 2019 • 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2019 • 50min
Deep Run Roots: Vivian Howard Eats North Carolina
Chef Vivian Howard returns home to rural NC to cook her roots. Plus a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; our tip for transforming stale bread; Pork and Kimchi Stew; and what’s on Adam Gopnik’s weekly menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2019 • 51min
Nigella Lawson Speaks Out on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard
We catch up with British food star Nigella Lawson about the philosophy of life and home cooking. Plus does coffee cause cancer?; Pakistan’s Martha Stewart; pisto; and quick yogurt sauce. (Originally published May 24, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2019 • 51min
Mad French Food Scientist Cooks Up YouTube
Alex French Guy Cooking does crazy food science from Paris. Plus the amazing history of pickles; Shabbat at Wendy’s; and chicken under a brick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2019 • 51min
The Mystery of the $13,500 Melon
Why Tokyo shoppers spend a fortune on fruits as gifts. Plus the truth about dietary supplements; a food tour of Lisbon; Spanish tortillas at home; and how to mellow onions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2018 • 51min
Ina Garten is a Messy Cook: The Hidden World of the Barefoot Contessa
Also on this week’s show: Up with pomegranate molasses; sheet-pan roasted chicken; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of baking pizza at home; and why Australian cuisine is the most diverse, adventurous on the planet! (Originally published September 27, 2018.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2018 • 51min
Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back
We chat with Yotam Ottolenghi about keeping it simple. Also on this week’s show: recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan’s beef noodle soup; how to make herb salts; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2018 • 50min
John Carter Cash Remembers the Food and Music of Johnny Cash and June Carter
Musician and record producer John Carter Cash explains why he loves cooking with Mountain Dew, reveals his recipe for Southern cornbread, and shares stories and recipes from his family’s table. Also on this week’s show: grandmothers do the cooking at Enoteca Maria in Staten Island; our recipe for French walnut tart; a quick tip for freezing soaked dried beans; and The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik discusses the holy marriage of starch and protein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2018 • 51min
Pizza, Chocolate Fountains and Mac & Cheese for 5,000 People: Alon Shaya’s Long Road to Chefdom
Alon Shaya is having a moment—he’s just opened two new restaurants and published his first book. But his success wasn’t always a given. We chat about his circuitous path and the food he ate along the way. Also on this week’s show: Julia Turshen makes magic out of leftovers (tomato sauce becomes tomato soup); secrets to oven-poached salmon; four unexpected ways to use tahini; and Dan Pashman remembers Homer Simpson and food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
