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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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66 episodes
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English
Date created
2024/11/12
Latest episode
2026/10/14
Average duration
63 min.
Release period
18 days

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The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As they create the next chapter of the Joy of Cooking and launch the Joy of Cooking Podcast, the Rombauer family continues to inspire and nourish with every conversation. Each week, John & Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their revolving guest of home cooks, cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs, and chefs- to discuss cherished & reviled Joy recipes, kitchen victories & miseries, and most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating.

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Bobby Hicks A Casual Culinary Chat about Retro Recipes
2026/10/14
We are back from our break and ready to kick off a new season! Episode 66, Bobby Hicks. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Bobby Hicks, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat with Bobby Hicks ' forthcoming cookbook, Retro Recipes.   Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: https://retrorecipeskitchen.com/ Bobby Hicks Instagram Buy The Book   Joy Scouts Cooking Club:Coq au vin, page 420  Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)   Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Arnab Chakladar on Upcoming Book Contemporary Indian Cooking
2026/08/05
Episode 65, Arnab Chakladar. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Arnab Chakladar, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on Arnab's forthcoming cookbook, Contemporary Indian Cooking. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Arnab’s My Annoying Opinions blog Arnab’s @myannoyingopinions Instagram Rancho Gordo Press announces publication of Contemporary Indian Cooking Rancho Gordo Press catalog    Mentions on the Podcast: Arnab’s Green Masala Fish recipe at myannoyingopinions.com   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Kimchi Mac, 296   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Megan’s Avocado Club Sandwich, 137   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Josh Alsberg and the Little Produce Market That Could
2026/07/22
Episode 64, Josh Alsberg of Rubinette Produce. John and Megan set the table with their friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Josh Alsberg, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on the Little Produce Market That Could. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Rubinette Produce Market Rubinette on Instagram Rubinette on Facebook Providore Fine Foods   Mentions on the Podcast: Pad Krapao at Simply Recipes Creamy Artichoke Pasta with Peas at Joy of Cooking Substack PCC Perfect Protein Salad recipe OSO Honey Farm Unger Farms South Barlow Berries Baird Family Orchards Sabin Community Orchard Sun Feast Farm Riverland Family Farms Culinary Breeding Network Portland Farmers Market   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Megan’s Avocado Club Sandwich, 137 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Strawberries Cockaigne, 178 Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338 Pan Bagnat, 138 Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad, 129 Rachel's Kale and Lentil Salad, 130 Banh Mi,139 Sabich, 145   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Claudette Zepeda on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine
2026/07/08
Episode 63, Claudette Zepeda. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Claudette Zepeda, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   One Trick Pony is flipping the peanut butter aisle upside down....literally. To learn more or shop online, visit One Trick Pony. And if you sign up for email, you’ll get 15% off your first order. You can also find One Trick Pony nationwide at Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, and select Whole Foods Market locations.   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest Links: Claudette on Instagram Claudette on Facebook Claudette’s website Claudette’s Substack: Hello from the Other Side… “El Otro Lado” Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke between Mexico and the States by Claudette Zepeda at Bookshop.org Mentions on the Podcast: Taiwanese beef noodle soup at Woks of Life Megan’s dill pickle dip recipe at The Spruce Eats Shawarma spice (this one is particularly good!) “How to Make Aguachiles” by Claudette Zepeda at Food & Wine Claudette’s birria tacos recipe at Food & Wine Claudette’s strawberry aguachile recipe at Food & Wine Claudette’s rib eye aguachile with ponzu sauce recipe at Food & Wine Claudette’s tomatillo-water corn tortillas at Food Network Our favorite molcajete The Chinese-Mexican Cuisine Born Of U.S. Prejudice (NPR) Inside the Basement Tunnels Where Mexicali’s Chinese Immigrants Once Lived (VICE) Claudette’s Pollo a La Naranja (Orange Chicken with Chamoy) recipe at KCRW Sarah’s Volcano Sparkle Gillian Welch: This Land is Her Land (Bitter Southerner) Collards & Cornbread T-shirt Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Strawberries Cockaigne, 178 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry, 462 Chicken Noodle Soup, 93 Pickled Peppers, 927 Megan’s Kale Salad, 177 Megan’s Southern Corn Bread, 631 Pickled Okra, 925   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Ham El-Waylly on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking
2026/06/24
Episode 62, Ham El-Waylly. John and Megan set the table with their friend and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Ham El-Waylly, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking. Thank You To Our Sponsors: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   One Trick Pony is flipping the peanut butter aisle upside down....literally. To learn more or shop online, visit One Trick Pony. And if you sign up for email, you’ll get 15% off your first order. You can also find One Trick Pony nationwide at Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, and select Whole Foods Market locations.   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Ham’s Instagram Sohla and Ham’s YouTube Channel Sohla and Ham’s videos for NYT Cooking Ham’s awesome new cookbook: Hello, Home Cooking If you’re in Ft. Greene, eat Ham’s food at Strange Delight   Mentions on the Podcast: If you’re in deep SE Portland, eat at Street Disco Our favorite cornmeal is from Farm & Sparrow B&G Bread & Butter Pickle Chips If you’re in NYC and want Texan food, Ham recommends Yellow Rose Haiga rice, explained (we love Tamaki Haiga)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry, 462   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Cornmeal Waffles, 643 Blueberry Compote, 178 Grandma-Style Pan Pizza, 616 Caesar Salad, 117 Chicken Makhini Masala, 423 Mapo Dofu, 286 Chinese Smacked Cucumber Salad, 126Sent from my iPhone   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Becky Krystal on Boiling Water
2026/06/10
Episode 61, Becky Krystal. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Becky Krystal, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about obsessing over recipes. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Becky Krystal’s bio and articles at The Washington Post Follow Becky on Instagram   Mentions on the Podcast: Sohui Kim’s Dakdori Tang at NYT Cooking (excerpted from Korean Home Cooking) Ella Quittner’s Gooey Malted Cookie Dough Chocolate Chunk Bars at Food and Wine (excerpted from Obsessed with the Best) Madhur Jaffrey’s Easy Chickpea Curry at The Washington Post (adapted from From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes From the Indian Spice Trail)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote on pages 643 and 178, respectively   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Marshmallows, 868 Becker Deluxe Eggnog, 30 (tested and approved by Becky at WaPo)   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Ella Quittner on Obsessing with The Best Recipes
2026/05/27
Episode 60, Ella Quittner. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Ella Quittner, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about obsessing over recipes. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Ella Quittner Ella Quittner Instagram Books by Ella: Obsessed With The Best   Mentions on the Podcast:   Joy Scouts Cooking Club:   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned:     Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
2026/05/13
Episode 59, Claudia Lucero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Lucero, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about curds and whey.   Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Urban Cheesecraft website Free mini-class for podcast listeners! Urban Cheesecraft on Instagram Books by Claudia: One-Hour Cheese One-Hour Dairy-Free Cheese Cooking With Whey Instant Pot Cheese Mentions on the Podcast: Wanpaku Natto Portland Fermentation Festival   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Palak Paneer, 245   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned: Falafel, 214 Chilaquiles, 156 Chocolate Ganache, 797 Basic Pie or Pastry Dough, 664 Maple Syrup Pie, 678   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts
2026/04/29
Episode 58, Kat Kinsman. John and Megan set the table with their producer and friend Sarah Marshall and their guest, Kat Kinsman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about cooking with ghosts. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest Links: Follow Kat on Instagram Kat on Threads Kat on Bluesky Kat’s memoir: Hi, Anxiety: Life With a Bad Case of Nerves Kat’s Tinfoil Swans Podcast at Food & Wine Kat’s bio, articles, and podcasts at Food & Wine “Ode to Joy: The powerful legacy of Joy of Cooking, America's favorite cookbook” Mentions on the Podcast: A lasagna soup recipe at Simply Recipes… very close to the one we’re testing (and turned back into lasagna) Kat’s bourbon slush recipe at Tasting Table Aaron Hutcherson’s Vegan Braised Collard Greens With Miso and Smoked Paprika at Washington Post (also viewable on the Wayback Machine) Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Maple Syrup Pie, 678 2019 Joy of Cooking Maple Syrup Madness: Switchel, 15 (uses 1/4 cup) Spicy Maple-Roasted Quail, 442 (uses 1/3 cup) Candied Bacon, 498 (see Cooking Bacon I; let's say 1/4 cup for a full pound) Gastrique, 565 (1/2 cup) Bourbon-Molasses Glaze, 579 (sub for molasses; 1 cup) Sunrise Muffins, 633 (1/2 cup) Quick Maple Icing, 799 (1/2 cup) Hot Buttered Maple Sauce, 811 (1 cup) Maple Crème Brûlée, 815 (2/3 cup) Maple Syrup Pie, 678 (3/4 cup) Maple Candy, 864 (2 cups) Maple Marshmallows, 867 (2/3 cup) Without repeating, the 2019 Joy can help you get rid of over 8 1/2 cups of syrup. (Recipes that use only a small amount were disregarded here.) Non-Maple Syrup 2019 Recipes Mentioned: Caramelized Onions, 255 Cincinnati Chili Cockaigne, 502 Table Salsa, 573 Fish Boulangère, 380   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food
2026/04/15
Episode 57, Elsy Dinvil. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Elsy Dinvil, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about spreading joy through Haitian food. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Creole Me Up website Elsy’s Creole Me Up profile on Instagram Creole Me Up on Facebook Profile of Elsy and Creole Me Up in Portland Monthly Creole Me Up in Willamette Week Mentions on the Podcast: Samin Nosrat’s Miso-Labneh Onion Dip at NYT Cooking   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Caramelized Onions, 255   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Red Onion Dip, 51 Leek Tart, 163   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Sara Bir On Foraging For Human Connection
2026/04/01
Episode 56, Sara Bir. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Sara Bir, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about caramelized onions. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Sara Bir’s website Sara Bir on Instagram Sara’s writings for Simply Recipes   Books by Sara Bir: Fruit Harvesting: Discover Nature’s Abundance The Fruit Forager’s Companion: Ferments, Desserts, Main Dishes, and More from Your Neighborhood and Beyond Tasting Ohio: Favorite Recipes from the Buckeye State The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook   Mentions on the Podcast: Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad by Laura B. Russell for The Oregonian   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Becker Burgers, 505   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Kimchi Fried Rice, 332 Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338 Leek Gratin, 248 Horchata, 14 Garlic-Braised Broccoli Rabe, 221 Grapes and Sausages, 512 Shoyu Chicken, 419 Fish Boulangere, 380 Tuna or Salmon Poke, 377 Quick PB&J Thumbprints, 785   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good
2026/03/18
Episode 55, Tamar Adler. John and Megan set the table with their friend and show producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Tamar Adler, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about the ride of book writing.   Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Tamar Adler’s website Tamar’s essays, reviews, and articles at The NY Times Books by Tamar Adler: Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day An Everlasting Meal: Cooking With Economy and Grace The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z Something Old, Something New: Oysters Rockefeller, Walnut Soufflé, and Other Classic Recipes Revisited   Mentions on the Podcast: Three Sisters Nixtamal (PDX) Chällerhocker cheese from Käserei Tufertschwil in St. Gallen, Switzerland (check out the manic-yet-haunted child on the label, visible in the upper left corner of the webpage) La Tur cheese from Caseificio Dell’Alta Langa in Cuneo, Italy Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Cheddar Cheese Ball, 55 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Megan’s Vegan Chili, 89 Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310 Southern Corn Bread, 630 Classic Scones, 637   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.
2026/03/04
Episode 54, Cynthia Nims. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Cynthia Nims, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about planning social gatherings. Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Cynthia Nims’ website Cynthia Nims on Instagram Cynthia’s “Long Live the Recipe Box” newsletter (Substack) Cynthia’s “Seafood Savvy” newsletter (Substack) Books by Cynthia Nims: Crab Oysters Shellfish The Essential Shellfish Collection (A new 3-volume special edition box set!) Mentions on the Podcast: Merrymount Frankfurters (Cooks.com)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125 Tuna-Vegetable Casserole, 538   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.
2026/02/18
Episode 53, Mashama Bailey of The Grey. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Mashama, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Paris, where Mashama has opened a new restaurant, L'Arrêt.   Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest Links: Mashama Bailey on Instagram The Grey Restaurant L’Arrêt by The Grey Restaurant Chef’s Table series on Netflix (Mashama is profiled on Season 6, Episode 1) Mentions on the Podcast: Mashama’s Foie Gras and Grits recipe (MasterClass) Mashama’s Country Captain recipe (CBS Sunday Morning) Little House on the Prairie (Wikipedia entry for the youngs) Perfect Scoop, Revised and Updated, by David Lebovitz Ox Restaurant (Portland) Mashama’s France Recs: Brasserie Lipp The French Bastards Marché Bastille (Marché Richard Lenoir)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821 Bone Broth, 77 Lasagne, 310 Country Captain, 423 Celery Root Rémoulade, 126 Older Joy Recipe: Polynesian Pork or Chicken (Mashama calls it “Hawaiian chicken”)  is on p. 257 in the 1975 edition   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky
Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt
2026/02/04
Episode 52, Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Sheryl, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about yogurt.   Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy   Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon   Guest Links: Nancy’s Probiotic Foods website Nancy’s on Instagram Mentions on the Podcast: Wolf in the Woods (San Diego restaurant) Carne & Hueso (San Diego restaurant) Kabalito Jordanian Freekeh (the brand we purchased that needed to be rinsed thoroughly!) “Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87” (NYT) “Remembering the Grateful Dead’s Sunshine Daydream Concert: Still Grateful 50 Years Later” (Nancy’s website) Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew Barton A TikTok-inspired broiled cottage cheese toast recipe (representative) Darigold Oregon State University’s Dairy Research Center and Dairy Processing Program Çilbir eggs or Turkish-style poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and chile butter (Nik Sharma recipe)   Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821   2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338 Arroz Con Pollo, 424 Flourless Nut Balls are only in the older Joys: p. 769 in the 2006 edition; p. 706 in the 1975 edition; p. 669 in the 1963 edition   Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky

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