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At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, interesting people who like to cook and have something to say. Pull up a chair up at our kitchen table, and join us as we cook and discuss the important issues of today. Marissa Rothkopf is a professionally trained chef and food writer who has done everything from restaurant reviews for the New York Times to writing a column on kitchen gadgets for Newsweek. She teaches journalism at Montclair State University and gets nervous when asked to make custard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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An interview with applesauce and adhd's Jessica Secrest

2026/04/10

Jessica Secrest of applesauceandadhd and author of the bestselling Of Course It's Good cookbook, is my guest today. We discuss her brilliant recipes, chocolate chip cookies and why it's okay to be afraid of cottage cheese, among 100 other things. It's a very special episode.

How to be a Contrarian and Maintain Democracy with Ambassador Norman Eisen

2025/02/01

Marissa talks with Norman Eisen about the pro-democracy independent media outlet he recently launched with former Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, how to manage the Trump years with “litigation, laughter and liquor,” and why only dogs (and not broligarchs) should be skilled in anticipatory obedience. Plus: Why cookies and bourbon may be the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cooking for Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins

2024/12/20

On today’s special holiday episode, Marissa explores the epicurean delights of Buddy the Elf, with the author of the Unofficial “Elf” Cookbook. Yes, there will be spaghetti with candy and maple syrup, plus recipes for cotton balls, VHS sugar cookies and other delights from the Christmas classic. We’ll also explore the crazy-creative process of writing a cookbook based on a well-known TK, as guest Jackie Alpers is also the mastermind behind other cookbooks, including one based on the series “Yellowstone.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 35th Edition of the Cake Bible with the Incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum

2024/12/07

Marissa’s guest today is the Baroness of Baking, the Doyenne of Dough, the Queen of the Reverse Creaming Method, Rose Levy Beranbaum. Author of 12 classic cookbooks, Rose's latest is the 35th anniversary edition of her classic award-winning cookbook, The Cake Bible, with completely revised and updated recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Election with Marc Polymeropoulos

2024/11/08

Marissa’s guest is Marc Polymeropoulos, the highly decorated former intelligence service operative and host of the podcast “Above Average Intelligence.” Marc offers some frightening (and some reassuring) insights into what a Trump versus a Harris win could mean for the world, and the real dangers of Elon Musk and Republicans pandering to Putin. In an attempt to chill out, they also discuss the merits of Greek pastitsio, which you’d better not call Greek lasagna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond the Big Lie: Political Lying and Its Real Consequences with Bill Adair

2024/10/22

Marissa talks with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, founder of Politifact and author of Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political Lying, Why Republicans Do It More, and How It Could Burn Down Our Democracy, about the serious implications misinformation and lies spread by politicians can have on our democracy. Marissa and Bill then take a somewhat soothing digression into the subject of IPAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why You and Everyone You Know Has to Vote--and Believe in Their Vote

2024/10/01

Marissa talks to none other than Joyce Vance, former federal prosecutor, professor of law, co-host of Sisters in Law podcast and legal analyst of NBC and MSNBC and friend to chickens and knitters alike. And, we suspect, if chickens could knit, she’d be friends with them too. Joyce and Marissa discuss a topic that has them both concerned about the election: How to make sure everyone knows their vote counts…and what you can say to people who don’t believe it matters if they don’t vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mollie Katzen - Bread, Butter and Deep Breaths

2024/07/15

Mollie Katzen, of Moosewood fame, is this week’s guest. Marissa and Mollie discuss the political situation and future of democracy in the U.S., but, as you might expect, the conversation turns to the power of food, more specifically how to make ourselves feel better these days. If you’ve found yourself struggling with the news, this episode is a must-listen. Bread and butter, anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hera, Help Us! An interview with Wonder Woman, aka, voice actor, Susan Eisenberg

2024/06/15

WWWWD? What would Wonder Woman do? Susan Eisenberg, the woman who has voiced and, heck, embodied, DC Comic’s Wonder Woman joins Marissa. Together they ponder what Wonder Woman would do if she arrived in the United States today. Hint: She’s a believer in justice. Also, if you play Wonder Woman, what happens when you see injustice being done in your regular life? What if we all had golden lassos? What would YOU do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nazi Hunters: A Love Story with Journalist Jess McHugh

2024/05/23

Jess McHugh joins Marissa to share the compelling true life story of two people who fell in love--one Jewish and one German-- and made it their life’s work to bring Nazis to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have Your Workout and Eat Cake, Too with Chris Cotnoir

2024/05/11

Chris Cotnoir, host of the holistic fitness and wellness podcast HIIT’n 50, is Marissa’s guest. His challenge to her: Create a healthy pre-workout snack that packs protein and carbs and yet doesn’t taste like disappointment. Chris and Marissa discuss how to get motivated, set wellness goals and, even better, achieve them. Also, just how dang delicious is Marissa’s recipe for healthy cake? Plus: Is watching the news at the gym bad for your health? Links: HIITN'50 Substack: https://hiitn50.substack.com/ HIITN'50 Podcast HIITN'50 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmBc8JL27vp8lPZPs9teyA Secret Life of Cookies Substack: https://marissarothkopf.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Next Favorite Cookbook with Matt Rodbard

2024/04/05

Marissa’s guest is award-winning cookbook author and editor of TasteCooking.com, Matt Rodbard. Matt and co-author Deuki Hong have a truly special new cookbook out, Koreaworld, which looks at how Korean food has developed in Korea and across the globe. Marissa makes herself a Seoul specialty, the espresso tonic, and the darker side of Trader Joe’s is also discussed. You’ll want to hear this. Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Koreaworld-Cookbook-Deuki-Hong/dp/0593235940 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Preposterous, Trump, Crime and the Law with Dave Aronberg

2024/03/30

Feeling overwhelmed by the Trump legal week that was -- and the weeks and months that are before us? State Attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg gives us a master class in what the next few months will look like with Trump’s criminal trials, and what another Trump presidency could mean for Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save the Daydreaming for Later with Rachel Vindman

2024/03/09

Rachel Vindman joins Marissa to make sense of the past few weeks of news. Together, they get to the heart of why the New York Times makes Biden-bashing front page news, the real suburban women problem and ask themselves whether or not things are better today than four years ago. Hint: They are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins

2024/02/09

Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa’s guest. Kimberly’s brings clarity into the DC Circuit opinion on Trump being a real, actual citizen, the Crumbley involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michigan and Allen Weisselberg’s alleged perjury plea. The impact of these decisions will impact all of us, so we’re glad we have Kimberly’s important legal insights. And, in honor of Swiftie Super Bowl Sunday, Kimberly shares her veggie chili recipe. It seems Atkins really can do it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.8 out of 5

124 reviews

★★★★★

W13n2023 2023/04/26

Unexpected and smart combination

Great show. Host has a really good rappor with the guests. I can read about our society but I can’t cook. This show gives me hope.

★★★★★

KC Tulsa 2022/12/04

The Strategy of War: Past and Present Tense with guest General Mark Hertling

My first episode of “Secret Cookies” and I will be back! A thoughtful interview by Marissa Rothkopf with Gen. Hertling and I learned much new informa...

★★★★★

Kristay58 2022/07/16

Talk and Food

Interesting conversation and good recipes!

★★★★☆

appliquer 2022/05/11

I love this podcast but

It recently switched to giving a free portion and a subscription followup. The 5/7/22 ended with a pitch to hear the rest via subscription. Now I don’...

★★★★★

bergerman 2022/04/02

So much fun!

Marissa interviews great guests while walking you gracefully through her recipes. She’s very down to earth and funny. I look forward to this show ev...

★★★★★

Hughes Candy Lover 2022/02/26

February 19 Episode

I listened to the episode 2 days after the invasion of Ukraine. Your comments about 90% of the Jewish people did not leave Europe before WW 2 profoun...

★★★★★

JeffR2 2022/02/15

Appointment listening

Each episode has a wide winning combination: interesting guest, interesting host, mouth-watering recipe, cooking tips, history, current events, pets (...

★★★★★

Laura Wharff 2021/12/08

Your Best Friend’s Kitchen

Not only do you get great cookie recipes, you are treated to fun and informative conversations with people who are experts in their field. The wide ra...

★★★★★

SamRung 2021/09/20

Entertaining and informative

A great conversation about how we’re doing! I felt like I was spending time with friends. Maybe best to have snacks at hand when listening!

★★★★★

NameForReviews001 2021/07/09

Great Pod

Love the concept, great execution.

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