Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

If you’ve turned on your TV in the last 30 years, you’ve seen Kyle MacLachlan: Think “Twin Peaks,” “Sex and the City” and “Desperate Housewives.” But when he’s not starring in Hollywood, he’s wandering vineyards in Washington. This week, MacLachlan joins us for memories from the set of “Blue Velvet,” the food of “Twin Peaks” and the reason why Napa Valley isn’t the be-all and end-all of American wine. Plus, Sandra Gutiérrez leads a tour through the foods of the Spanish-speaking world; Adam Gopnik delights in witnessing true culinary mastery; and we prepare a Seoul-style Kimchi Fried Rice.Get the recipe for Kimchi Fried Rice here.We’re working on a story about the battles we have in our kitchens at home, and we want to hear about your kitchen drama—from the biggest food fights to your everyday grievances. Please leave us a voicemail at 617-249-3167 or send a voice memo to radiotips@177milkstreet.com.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine Thomas, a fearless spearfisher who dives deep without a tank, shares her ocean hunting adventures and fish recipes. The podcast also explores the history of kosher food, unique cooking techniques, and umami in Japanese cuisine.

Food science expert Harold McGee answers intriguing food mysteries like why oysters taste like cucumbers and if there's a raspberry smell. Also, learn about 30-foot longevity noodles and the origins of dishes like Lobster Newburg. Plus, make a delicious pork in Veracruz sauce recipe.

José Andrés returns to tell us how he feeds millions with World Central Kitchen. Plus, he reveals his secret ingredient for chicken stock and his special method for cooking eggs. Also on this week’s show: silversmith Andreas Fabian takes an artist's look at spoons and "spoonness"; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette uncover the language of restaurants; and we share our favorite new way to make cakes with our recipe for Brazilian-Style Chocolate-Glazed Carrot Cake.Get the recipe for Brazilian-Style Chocolate-Glazed Carrot Cake here.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: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delving into the nostalgic rise and fall of the Automat, with anecdotes from Mel Brooks. Explore Venetian wine bars and unique culinary influences. Get creative with vegetarian sandwiches using innovative ingredients like pickled leechy.

This podcast explores the real Jamie Oliver, unique ways to use prosciutto and olives, ultimate breakfast recipes, and a Korean hand-torn noodle soup with chicken. Delve into the psychology of flavor perception and cooking techniques, master the art of cooking octopus, and uncover challenges in the restaurant industry. Discover creative flavor combinations, homemade Korean noodles, and the technique of hand-torn noodle soup with chicken. Explore the comfort of Tamago Kake Gohan breakfast dish and food safety tips for cooking with eggs.

99% Invisible’s Chris Berube shares margarine’s secret history—from Supreme Court battles to Eleanor Roosevelt’s advertising campaign—and why in some states you could only buy margarine that was dyed pink or black. Plus, we learn about snacks from around the world with Unsnackable’s Folu Akinkuotu; Dan Pashman tells us what there is to love about canned foods; and we make Brazilian-Style Pizza. (Originally aired April 15, 2022.)Get the recipe for Brazilian-Style Pizza Carbonara here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the 10 truths about food that are hard to accept, from diet soda to organic vegetables. Explore the history of wild dinner parties, learn what your drink choice says about you, and get baking tips. Plus, make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup with Cheryl Day.

This week: Jet Tila on Thai food. He tells us about real Thai sriracha, what it takes to make the world’s largest stir-fry and why working at his family’s market sometimes meant visiting the set of “Star Trek.” Plus, we explore the wild world of cooking manga with Deb Aoki; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette tell us what food you’re obsessed with if you’re a turophile; and we make one of Brazil’s signature meat stews. (Originally aired March 25th, 2022.)Get the recipe for Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Pork and Beef (Feijoada) here.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: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees solve puzzles, have distinct personalities and play with balls like a puppy. Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of a honeybee and what a bee’s consciousness means for us humans. Plus, we investigate the mysterious phenomenon of bee heists; Sylvan Mishima Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro, shares the secrets to perfect hot spring eggs and ruby grapefruit jelly; Alex Aïnouz searches for the perfect paella; and we bake Basque Country’s burnished cheesecake.Get this week’s recipe for Basque Style Cheesecake here. Get Sylvan’s Mishima Brackett’s recipe for Gurepufurutsu Zeri (Ruby Grapefruit Kanten Jelly) here. 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: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.