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Food with Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman
Nutrition
Food Policy
Sustainability
Cooking
School Lunch Programs
Food Justice
Cookbook
Hunger
Public Health
God's Love We Deliver
Climate Change
Regenerative Agriculture
Food
Food Access
Meatpacking Industry
Palestinian Food
Ultra-Processed Food
Clash Of the Cookbooks
Cultural Identity
Food Politics

Former New York Times food journalist and #1 bestselling author Mark Bittman (How to Cook Everything; VB6; Animal, Vegetable, Junk) is joined by co-host (and daughter) Kate to explore all aspects of food – from what to have for dinner, how to raise healthy children, and how to perfect your cooking routine to big picture questions about climate change, sustainability, food policy, and global hunger... more

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Ming-Na Wen is the voice of Mulan, Fennec Shand in The Mandalorian, and, now, a cookbook author. She grew up in her family’s Chinese restaurant in Pittsburgh, the Chinatown Inn, which has been open since 1943 and which her brother still runs today. H... more

Florence Fabricant has been writing about food for the New York Times since 1972. She has watched farm-to-table go from fringe idea to cliche, lived through the rise of the celebrity chef, and outlasted most of the restaurants she ever wrote about. T... more

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of California, joins Mark and Kate to talk about what actually happened when the state decided every public school kid deserves two free meals a day, and that more than half of those meals should come from Califo... more

Nik Sharma is a former molecular biologist who left his lab for a kitchen and never looked back. He's a three-time James Beard finalist, an editor-in-residence at America's Test Kitchen, and the author of Fundamentals of Flavor. We cover what baking ... more

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Florence Fabricant
New York Times food writer
The New York Times
Episode: Florence Fabricant: On Being Salty, Making Pigs-In-Blankets Famous, and Why Influencers Drive Her Nuts
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
First partner of California Governor Gavin Newsom; advocate for farm-to-school and universal meals in California
Office of the First Partner, California
Episode: Jennifer Siebel Newsom: What California Got Right About School Food
Nick Sharma
Former molecular biologist; culinary scientist and author
America's Test Kitchen (Editor in Residence); formerly Cooks Illustrated
Episode: Nik Sharma: If You Understood What Was Happening in Your Kitchen, You'd Cook Completely Differently
Justin Ellen
Self-made baker, contestant on Is It Cake
Everything Just Baked / Is It Cake (Netflix)
Episode: Justin Ellen: On Cooking Better Than Grandma, Missing Prom to Be On "Is It Cake," and Being A Young Black Baker In a World That Doesn't See You Coming
Marion Nestle
Author and nutrition policy expert
Food Politics; Sugar Coated
Episode: Happy 90th Birthday, Marion Nestle! Plus: How a Cereal Company Broke the FDA
Mara Fleishman
Co-founder and CEO of the Chef Ann Foundation
Chef Ann Foundation
Episode: Mara Fleishman on MAHA, Michelle Obama, and Why Everyone Suddenly Agrees on School Food
Pooja Bavishi
Founder of Malai ice cream and author of Malai cookbook
Malai
Episode: Pooja Bavishi: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Malai
Joseph Ogilvy
Writer and chef
Tin Can Coast author
Episode: Joseph Ogilvy on the Storied Fishing History of the California Coast
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Renowned chef and longtime friend of Mark Bittman
Jean-Georges (restaurant empire)
Episode: Jean-Georges Vongerichten on Watching New York Change

Hosts

Mark Bittman
Host of the show; co-host with daughter Kate; prominent food writer and advocate.
Kate Bittman
Co-host of the show; daughter of Mark Bittman; engages with guests and audience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Unlistenable because of ads

    I’m a big fan of Bittman’s work and the podcast’s content, but I can’t even listen to it because there are SO MANY ads. I’ve never encountered a podcast with this many.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EmmyLou4you80
    United States5 months ago
  • Forever Favorite

    The best source for all things educational, inspiring, and warming in the food world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    losangelespal
    Canadaa year ago
  • I Wish I Could Be a Guest!

    Warm, engaging and inspiring!

    Kate and Mark are so generous, so intelligent, and so attuned to their guests. I just listened to the Alice Waters episode from this week, and was delighted to hear her mention peaches that I used to buy in Northern California. I’m so very grateful to have dined at Chez Panisse, more than once, while I lived nearby! This is really the only podcast I listen to, and I don’t skip it! I always learned something, and I love the end tag of what did you have for dinner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simplyd23
    United Statesa year ago
  • We Need You!

    As a healthcare provider, I so appreciate your podcasts that address food from a health and …dare I say political!-perspective. If we think this current political environment is focused on our health and the good of citizens- we need to think again. We are ALL in this together, and we ALL need to start speaking up as citizens who care about the future of our nation. Thanks again for what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gg7fyghg)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic

    This is so much more than just about food . So many fascinating stories and people all linked by food - love it .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lara badger 1
    Australiaa year ago

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Educational and inspiring with a warm, engaging host duo.
Ads are a frequent complaints point for listeners.
Some listeners perceive political slant and ad load affecting enjoyment.
Diverse guest lineup and practical takeaways are highly valued by fans.

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#29
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#179
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#72
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#107
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#148
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#223
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Florence Fabricant: On Being Salty, Making Pigs-In-Blankets Famous, and Why Influencers Drive Her Nuts
Q: Florence, if you had to choose, what's the most consequential piece you ever wrote?
The most consequential piece was starting to write the column for the East Hampton Star, which helped shape a broader recognition of regional food writing.
Justin Ellen: On Cooking Better Than Grandma, Missing Prom to Be On "Is It Cake," and Being A Young Black Baker In a World That Doesn't See You Coming
Q: Last question, Justin. What did you have for dinner last night?
He joked about fast food, mentioning Korean fried chicken as a casual, everyday meal, highlighting how relatable it felt to wrap up a busy period.
Mara Fleishman on MAHA, Michelle Obama, and Why Everyone Suddenly Agrees on School Food
Q: What did you have for dinner last night?
Mara described a linguine and clam sauce at a Boulder restaurant, expressing that it was beautifully prepared and memorable, marking a personal note about enjoying good, simple meals.
Pooja Bavishi: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Malai
Q: What was the hardest part of the business to this point?
The frozen nature of the product makes logistics, shipping, and maintaining proper temperatures a constant, expensive challenge, and the risk of freezer failure in peak season is always present.
Hawa Hassan on Food, War, and Why Displacement Has a Flavor
Q: How did you choose the eight countries and the people you featured?
She describes selecting places with historical depth and cultural richness beyond war, and choosing individuals who could represent hope and resilience in each community.

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A forward-looking food-centered show that blends culinary storytelling with policy, health, and sustainability. It features in-depth conversations with chefs, farmers, authors, and policymakers about sourcing, cooking routines, food systems, and how meals intersect with culture, climate, and social equity. Notable strengths include a hands-on cooking and recipe focus alongside big-picture debates about hunger, policy, and the future of food, with a relatable co-host dynamic that frequently bridges intimate kitchen anecdotes and systemic insights.

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Recent guests on Food with Mark Bittman include:

1. Florence Fabricant
2. Jennifer Siebel Newsom
3. Nick Sharma
4. Justin Ellen
5. Marion Nestle
6. Mara Fleishman
7. Pooja Bavishi
8. Joseph Ogilvy

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