Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Milk Street Radio
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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.

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  1. 4d ago

    Jacques Pépin's Untold Stories: The Mob, The President, and Fast Food

    Today, Jacques Pépin shares some of his best untold stories. Before his 30 cookbooks and three decades on TV, he stood up to the mob, turned down JFK, and reinvented frozen meals for the American supermarket. This week, we share the first part of our special series all about Jacques Pépin, reported by Otis Gray and Grace McNally. Plus, Chris and Sara answer your calls about handpies and the perfect breakfast; and A Way With Words teaches us the language of ending a meal.Photo credit: Jacques Pépin Foundation Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Jacques Pépin's Untold Stories: The Mob, The President, and Fast Food

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Cutting Through the Hype: Reframing Healthcare Leadership with Dr. John Whyte, CEO of the American Medical Association from Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact. Follow the show: Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact Dr. John Whyte isn't your average medical doctor. A physician by training, he built a career spanning health policy, media, and communications before becoming CEO of the American Medical Association, the oldest and largest physician-led organization in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Whyte shares how charting his own unique course has positioned the AMA as a leading voice when separating health facts from hype in an age of digital health and AI. From using storytelling to make sure complex information sticks, to building trust through clear, effective communication, Dr. Whyte explains why great leadership is more than being an expert — it's knowing how to make your message matter. Check out the Health vs. Hype podcast: https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/health-vs-hype-podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 6d ago

    Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

    Today, we revisit the archives with our friends Stephanie Li and Chris Thomas from the YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified. We learn the secrets to perfect fried rice, how to cook with chopsticks, and why the best KFCs are in China. Plus, Abigail Koffler helps us navigate food in the metaverse; we make Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime; and Adam Gopnik cries tears of joy. (Originally aired June 24, 2022.)Get the recipe for Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime here.Read How Will We Eat In The Metaverse? and This Needs Hot Sauce by Abigail Koffler.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Wok Eggs, Fried Rice and Hot Dry Noodles: Chinese Cooking Demystified

  4. Oct 30

    Our Haunted Podcast! Witches' Brew, the Candy Store Ghost and the Secret History of Jack-o'-Lanterns

    We’re serving up an extra frightful hour of Milk Street Radio! Folklorist Lesley Bannatyne reveals the mischievous origins of the jack-o’-lantern, and Oaxacan tour guide Gabriel Sánchez shares memories from Day of the Dead celebrations. Candy historian Susan Benjamin recounts candy’s surprising history in America — and the ghostly encounters in her candy shop — and we uncover a modern recipe for the Witches’ Brew from Macbeth. And, to further satisfy our sweet teeth, Stella Parks hops on the phone with Chris to take on your autumn baking calls. (Originally aired on October 24, 2025.)For more information the Witches’ Brew recipe from Macbeth, head here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Our Haunted Podcast! Witches' Brew, the Candy Store Ghost and the Secret History of Jack-o'-Lanterns

  5. Oct 28

    The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

    Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann. He shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik discusses the greatest food debates of our time. (Originally aired May 20, 2022.)Get the recipe for Beef Chili Colorado Tacos here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann

  6. Oct 23

    Killer Kitchen! Cartoonist Roz Chast Fears Her Undersink Cabinet of Doom (and More)

    New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast often illustrates the absurdities of everyday life. In her new book, The Two Saddest Kitchens, she finds humor in the anxiety of home kitchens—from the forgotten space above the refrigerator to the cast iron pan. Plus, Kristen Miglore tells us whether we should refrigerate our ketchup, mayo and other condiments; and Cindy Ott shares how the pumpkin became an American icon.Photo credit: Roz ChastListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Killer Kitchen! Cartoonist Roz Chast Fears Her Undersink Cabinet of Doom (and More)

  7. Oct 22

    The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

    For this week's bonus, we're going back into the archives! In this episode from 2022, Nick Fountain from NPR’s “Planet Money” shares the skills and strategy it takes to sell food at the ballpark. Plus, chef Angela Dimayuga gives us a crash course in Filipino flavors and techniques; we learn about the language of eating outdoors with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we make Swedish Cardamom Buns.Get the recipe for Swedish Cardamom Buns here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors

  8. Oct 16

    Ask Yotam Ottolenghi

    Yotam Ottolenghi is back and on the phone lines! He answers your questions and shares some of his best cooking secrets (and personal ones too!) He tells us about the potato chip omelet he makes for his once-picky kids, gives a crash course in leeks, provides his method for whipping up an egg-free mayo, and lets us in on what he really thinks about za'atar. Plus, we chat with Rosie Grant about gravestone recipes; and Tim Glazner tells the strange true story of the man who invented the tiki bar.Photo credit: Jonathan LovekinListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Ask Yotam Ottolenghi
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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.

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