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Machete Makes Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo on Prison, Hollywood and Nachos
Hollywood star and restaurateur Danny Trejo shares his culinary inspirations and his most memorable stories—for example, how he used to act out “The Wizard of Oz” to help him stay sane in solitary co…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Oysters, Clambakes and Grilling Run Amok
We chat with Mike Wiley of Eventide in Portland, Maine, who tells us how to shuck an oyster, the rules for the perfect clambake and his favorite often-ignored fish. Plus, we talk with chef and poet O…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Padma Lakshmi in Search of America
Padma Lakshmi shares stories about her childhood in India, her time in Spain and her new show, “Taste the Nation.” Plus, we get a crash course on Parisian cocktail culture from David Lebovitz; we pre…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen
We explore culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from centr…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates
We chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree, how insects use flavor molecules to communicate and the science of taste and smell. Plus, Meathead Goldwyn teaches us how to g…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Baking Q&A with Claudia Fleming
Legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming gives us a crash-course in baking. We discuss her tried-and-true techniques, her all-time favorite desserts and her experience working at New York City’s Jams in…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge
This week, we chat with Vivian Howard about growing up on a tobacco farm in Deep Run, North Carolina; her latest TV show, “Somewhere South”; and the foods she considers her flavor MVPs. Plus, we expl…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People
Isha Sumner gives us a primer on Garifuna history, culture and cuisine. Plus, we chat with Ruth Rogers of The River Café in London; we taste the bubbles of summer; and we make spaghetti al limone. (O…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Inside Ottolenghi’s Food Empire: Tahini, Charred Eggplant and Green Shakshuka
Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley, part of the team behind Yotam Ottolenghi’s food empire, discuss the world of Palestinian cooking—from za’atar to what makes great tahini. Plus, we chat with Gail Simmons …
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Sundays with Sam: NYT’s Sam Sifton Preaches on Sunday Supper
We chat with Sam Sifton of The New York Times about the rituals and foods of Sunday supper—from easy duck confit to bacon fried chicken. Plus, we hear from reporter Amy Guttman about a bar in London …
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago