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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Milk Street Radio
Cooking Techniques
Cooking
Baking
Food Culture
Thanksgiving
Paris
Culinary History
Ice Cream
Cookies
American Cuisine
Tom Colicchio
Food History
Thai Cuisine
Steak
Turkey
Pasta
Coffee
Nutrition
Mental Health
Julia Child

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Chef Lucas Sin’s quickest dining experience clocked in at 6 minutes and 40 seconds. This expedient supper took place at a famous cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong diner, and he believes it’s one of the best restaurants in the world. From the extensive men... more

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 ar... more

In this special episode, we’re releasing an extended cut of our interview with Alexis Nikole Nelson. She tells us about the foraged ingredients you won’t find at your grocery store (like mugwort and magnolia flowers!) and the dishes she creates with ... more

Alexis Nikole Nelson, known on TikTok as the Black Forager, has been foraging wild ingredients as long as she can remember. In her new book, "Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!", she shares what she cooks with them—including pickled onion grass and mushroom ... more

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Recent Guests

Lucas Sin
Chef, culinary educator and Hong Kong diner enthusiast
Author of Cha-Chan Tang, Comfort Food from Hong Kong's iconic diners
Episode: Welcome to The Hong Kong Diner! Black Pepper Spaghetti and Deep-Fried French Toast
Chris Berube
Producer/reporter for 99% Invisible; explored the pink margarine story
99% Invisible
Episode: Pink Margarine?! America’s Greatest Food Fight
Folu Akinkuotu
Writer and editor; Unsnackable newsletter
Unsnackable
Episode: Pink Margarine?! America’s Greatest Food Fight
Alexis Nikole Nelson
Forager, cook, and writer
Happy Snacking, Don't Die!
Episode: Alexis Nikole Nelson Eats the Weeds: Recipes from the Wild
Lior Lev Sercarz
Chef, owner of La Boite spice shop; interviewed about spices
La Boite
Episode: The Secret History of Food Words
JM. Hirsch
Chef; contributor; discusses potato and green pea curry recipe
Chef; culinary writer
Episode: The Secret History of Food Words
Pati Jinich
Chef and author discussing Foods of La Frontera
PBS, Foods of La Frontera
Episode: Green Spaghetti and Cowboy Candy: Pati Jinich Celebrates the “New” Mexican Cuisine
Claire Saffitz
Pastry chef and host of Gourmet Makes (Bon Appétit's YouTube series)
Bon Appétit / Gourmet Makes
Episode: Twinkies Gone Wild: Claire Saffitz Decodes Cheetos, Hot Pockets, Gushers and Oreos
Ed Currie
Founder and CEO of the Puckerbutt Pepper Company
Puckerbutt Pepper Company
Episode: Twinkies Gone Wild: Claire Saffitz Decodes Cheetos, Hot Pockets, Gushers and Oreos

Hosts

Christopher Kimball
Host of the show, Milk Street Radio; culinary author and entrepreneur
Genevieve Taylor
Co-host and live-fire cooking expert
Sara Moulton
Co-host on Milk Street Radio; experienced home cook and television personality
Stella Parks
Pastry chef and author of BraveTart; guest co-host on baking segments
Jamie Tran
Chef specializing in Vietnamese and other cuisines; guest for dessert/baking insight

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Entertaining Information

    I learn something with every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlowerCook AW
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    This is my favorite podcast, I’ve listened to every show at least twice. That being said - I promise I don’t want to listen to the Oprah podcast, stop putting it the feed 😩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamg88
    United States2 months ago
  • Please stop pushing alt podcast shows

    If I see it again, I will have to unsubscribe. Weekly is too much. It’s bad etiquette to crowd my library with pushed content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AvantSaint
    United States3 months ago
  • Spotty on volume

    Great show, love the format of several guests and calls for advice..I wear hearing aid and cochlear implants, and streaming can sometimes be hard to hear turned all the way up..other than that, one of my favorite shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Foodallthetime
    United States3 months ago
  • Bluegrass & Flour

    Great episode on bluegrass music and self-rising flour history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brow5368
    United States4 months ago

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Guests consistently bring diverse expertise—from chefs and historians to writers and media personalities.
There are mixed feelings about sponsor integrations and ads, with some praising content quality and others desiring fewer promotional reads.
Listeners value the blend of practical cooking guidance with cultural and historical context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#37
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#8
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#27
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#90
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#34
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pink Margarine?! America’s Greatest Food Fight
Q: How did margarine get its color laws and why pink?
States mandated colors to deter purchases of margarine, using pink as a visible warning; some places banned colorization altogether, which paradoxically made margarine less appealing. Consumers eventually accepted yellow as a standard color after dye packs and marketing campaigns attempted to normalize it.
The Secret History of Food Words
Q: What is the five-step curry method and why does order matter?
The five steps are heat fat, bloom whole spices, add wet aromatics, add dry spices and bloom, then add vegetables/protein, staggering them if needed. An optional sixth involves finishing with a repeat of ground spices to reintroduce flavors that haven't cooked for long, showing how ingredient timing shapes flavor and texture.
Alexis Nikole Nelson Eats the Weeds: Extended Cut
Q: What are some standout foraged ingredients you've turned into something unexpected?
She discusses turning wood ears into a candy by simmering in syrup and coating in sugar, as well as transforming dandelion roots into a coffee substitute with a distinct mocha-like aroma.
Green Spaghetti and Cowboy Candy: Pati Jinich Celebrates the “New” Mexican Cuisine
Q: Cowboy candy—how did you first encounter it and why does it matter to this borderland narrative?
It surfaced as a very Texas flavor, a macerated pepper treat that epitomizes how borderland flavors can arrive from one place yet find new life in another, becoming a personal favorite used in pizza, eggs, and sandwiches.
Green Spaghetti and Cowboy Candy: Pati Jinich Celebrates the “New” Mexican Cuisine
Q: What is frontera to you, and how does it differ from borderlands in terms of culinary identity?
Frontera represents a space of possibilities, openness, and cross-cultural exchange where techniques and ingredients collide and blend, creating resilient and innovative dishes that honor origins while embracing change.

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A weekly food-focused show blends historical cuisine, cooking tips, and cultural storytelling with conversations from chefs, writers, historians, and researchers. Episodes commonly feature deep-dives into culinary history, practical Q&A segments with home cooks, and interviews that unpack how food intersects culture, science, and daily life. The mix of rigorous, expert insight and accessible cooking guidance makes it a strong fit for listeners who love both the storytelling side of food and hands-on kitchen advice. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, from legendary chefs to food historians and media voices, which often yields fresh perspectives on iconic dishes, regional cuisines, and modern food culture. The show's warmth, practic... more

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2. Chris Berube
3. Folu Akinkuotu
4. Alexis Nikole Nelson
5. Lior Lev Sercarz
6. JM. Hirsch
7. Pati Jinich
8. Claire Saffitz

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