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Episode 405
Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai
February 2, 2023
Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking, including the surprising way she kneads her udon dough.
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405
Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai
Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking—from the world’s easiest broth to bento boxes to the surprising way she kneads her udon dough. Plus, we investigate counterfeit caviar...
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703
Matty Matheson: Catfish Noodling and Making “The Bear”
This week, we get inside the mind of Matty Matheson, actor and culinary consultant on the hit TV comedy “The Bear.” Matheson reveals his thoughts on internet stardom, what it...
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702
The Food of Ukraine with Olia Hercules
Ukrainian chef, author and activist Olia Hercules shares recipes and traditions from her home, and how she’s coping after almost one year of war. Plus, Jess Edberg tells the story...
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606
The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a lesson on Wok 101 and reveals the science behind great stir-fry. Plus, Cheryl Day joins Christopher Kimball to tackle your baking questions about everything...
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701
Weird Fruit: From Medlars and Huckleberries to Yuzu
We tackle difficult fruits with author Kate Lebo. She introduces us to the world of rare fruits that are hard to find, harvest, prepare or just plain love. Plus, we...
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532
Inside Mexico with Pati Jinich
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...
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534
Rachael Ray at Home
This week, it’s Rachael Ray! She tells us about re-making a home after her house burned down, her best friendship with her Sicilian grandfather and why her lifelong affinity for...
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634
Holiday Cookies with Rose Levy Beranbaum
This week, we’re getting ready for the holidays. Rose Levy Beranbaum shares everything we need to know about baking cookies—from favorite equipment and core techniques to her ultimate chocolate chip...
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E107
Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies
In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about baking. Cheryl Day—cookbook author, co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and now Milk...
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633
Waiter Confidential: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining
This week, we go behind the scenes of French restaurants with writer and former waiter Edward Chisholm to experience the chaotic rush of Sunday brunch, discover where waiters go on...
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632
Food Wars: Marion Nestle vs. Corporate Food
What could the future food system look like? Food and public health writer Marion Nestle shares her vision, along with stories from her life. We also get a lesson in...
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533
Secrets of Classic German Baking
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...
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631
Thanksgiving Special With Cheryl Day, Jet Tila, J. Kenji López-Alt and Nigella Lawson
Our Thanksgiving special is here, and we’re ready to help you with the big day! We take your calls with special guest co-hosts Jet Tila and Cheryl Day and share...
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630
Please Feed Phil! The Creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” Tries to Eat Everything
We chat with Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Somebody Feed Phil,” about egg creams in Japan, mold at Noma and his most memorable scene from “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Plus, Irina Georgescu...
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527
Is The Real Soul Food Health Food?
This week, the editor of 4 Color Books, Bryant Terry, celebrates the long history of veganism in Black cuisine to tell the real story of soul food. Plus, archaeologist Farrell...
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E106
Nigella Speaks Out: Tasting Menus, Brown Food and The Sound of Music
Before her tour across America, Nigella Lawson returns to Milk Street for a new special episode. She shares her stories from the Dangerous Sports Club, her love for plain cake...
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629
Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead
This week, we’re celebrating the holiday of tricks and treats with Halloween scholar Lesley Bannatyne. She teaches us how to emulate the romping Halloween parties of the Victorian era, complete...
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E105
Lost Family Recipes Special: Solving the Mystery of Forgotten Family Favorites
On this special episode, we share some of our favorite listener calls about family recipe mysteries, from recreating a molasses cookie recipe missing half its instructions to fixing the crust...
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628
Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora
Illyanna Maisonet takes us on a culinary journey through Puerto Rico and its diaspora. She reveals the secrets to her guava barbecue sauce, the only flan she’ll ever eat and...
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627
The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Ballpark Vendors
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...
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504
Cooking for Space Aliens and Vampire Queens: Meet Food Stylist Janice Poon
We enter the world of intergalactic sushi joints and cannibal banquets with food stylist Janice Poon. She tells us about her work on horror and sci-fi films, from feeding vegan...
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E104
Food Science Special: Million-Layer Puff Pastry and More!
In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about getting experimental in the kitchen. Alex Aïnouz attempts to make a 1 million-layer puff pastry; J. Kenji...
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626
Jacques Pépin: The Art of The Chicken
This week, we’re celebrating French cuisine. Jacques Pépin offers a masterclass in deboning chicken and recalls his early days tending the coal stove at the Plaza Athénée. Plus, Aleksandra Crapanzano...
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625
Butter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!
We dive into the world of state, county and agricultural fairs with Marla Calico to learn about their history, impact and why roast beef sundaes are all the rage at...
