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LA's Food Truck King: Up Close and Personal with Roy Choi
In 2008, Roy Choi was fired from his big restaurant job and ready to give up—then he started his food truck, Kogi. He joins us today to discuss the making of his now-legendary food truck, how he taug…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
White House Noshes: What Presidents Really Eat
Jefferson ate capon, Eisenhower craved squirrel soup and Grant had a habit of throwing bread across the table. This week, we go into the White House with Alex Prud’homme to hear culinary stories from…
Published on 7 months ago
Secrets of Restaurant Design: An Insider Tells All
Famed architect and designer David Rockwell shares the best, worst and most hidden aspects of restaurant design. He recalls his favorite projects, from Sushi Zen to Union Square Cafe, and the tiny de…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones
Sara Franklin shares the life story of Judith Jones, the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century. We hear how she discovered Julia Child, why Edna Lewis sent her a …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes of Top Chef with Kristen Kish
We get real with Top Chef host Kristen Kish. She speaks out about her career, her show and what bugs her most about restaurant goers. Also on the show—we chat with Reya Hart about eating and travelin…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Beer at The Pyramids: The Strange History of the World’s Favorite Beverage
This week, we’re wetting our whistles with an array of historic, rare and homemade drinks. Journalist Jonny Garrett tells the true story of beer, including its use as a dietary supplement for childre…
Published on 8 months ago
Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood
We chat with Great British Bake Off judge and author of “BAKE” Paul Hollywood about the best and worst parts of his job, his secret to perfect scones and what a bin lid is—and why it's so delicious. …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Lidia Bastianich Hotline Plus Rome's Best Unknown Eateries
Lidia Bastianich joins Christopher Kimball to answer our listeners' Italian cooking questions—from the best recipe for ravioli to tips for avoiding soggy lasagne. Plus, The Great British Bake Off's G…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann
YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann 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 Jap…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Gut Check: Is the Stomach Your Second Brain?
This week, we uncover everything you never knew about the stomach, including its ability to think. Author Elsa Richardson also reveals ancient medical practices for quieting a gurgling gut, and we fi…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago