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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Milk Street Radio
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
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  • Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

    Smuggling Baby Eels: The New Black Market

    2026/04/17 | 50 mins.
    This week: suitcases full of contraband, a smuggler who writes poetry in jail and the chance to make thousands of dollars in a single night. Reporter Otis Gray brings us the story of America’s eel fishing boom, and what happened when it got out of hand. Plus, Kenji López-Alt discusses the surprising science of salting scrambled eggs, and we make kefta in a creamy tahini sauce. (Originally aired September 27, 2024.)

    Get this week’s recipe for Baked Kefta with Tahini here.

    Listen to Otis Gray’s “Sleepy” podcast here.

    Music in Otis Gray’s piece is by Blue Dot Sessions.

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    Picky Eaters: Extended Cut

    2026/04/14 | 31 mins.
    In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Helen Zoe Veit about how American children become picky eaters—and how to raise kids who aren’t.

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    Picky Eaters: Why America's Kids Stopped Loving New Foods

    2026/04/10 | 50 mins.
    American children are some of the fussiest eaters in history, but it wasn’t always this way. In the 19th century, kids ate oysters and corned beef, and loved all things sour, smoky, and funky. Helen Zoe Veit shares how American children become picky eaters—and how to raise kids who aren’t. Plus, honey sommelier Marina Marchese guides Chris through a blind taste test (which includes the bitterest honey in the world!) and Milk Street’s Digital Editor Claire Lower sits down with comedian Josh Gondelman to discuss a controversial, hyperlocal phenomenon: the North Shore Beef sandwich.

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    Insider's Italy: Hidden Rome, Best Desserts and Lidia Bastianich Hotline

    2026/04/03 | 50 mins.
    Lidia Bastianich joins Christopher Kimball to answer our listeners’ Italian cooking questions—from the ultimate recipe for ravioli to tips for avoiding soggy lasagne. Plus, The Great British Bake Off's Giuseppe Dell'Anno shares the joys of Italian baking, from cannoli cake to sfogliatelle; culinary guide Arianna Pasquini takes us on a tour of Rome's hidden food gems; and J.M. Hirsch reveals secrets from a Neapolitan trattoria. (Originally aired April 11, 2025.)

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    So, You Want to Open A Restaurant? Drew Nieporent Tells All

    2026/03/27 | 50 mins.
    Drew Nieporent has opened more than 40 restaurants, including iconic New York institutions like Nobu and Tribeca Grill. Today, he shares the secrets behind a restaurant’s longevity, the pros and cons of partnering with Robert De Niro and why he’d love to open a Jewish deli. Plus, Kevin West reveals how to grow a garden you’ll actually eat, we learn about Italy’s greatest unknown cookbook, Cheryl Day returns to answer baking questions, and we bake up Mexican-style biscuits.

    Get our adaptation of Kevin West’s recipe for Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Burnt Shallot Jus here.

    Get the recipe for Maque-Style Mexican Bisquetes here.

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About Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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 ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.
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