Episodes

  • The (Iron) White Claw
    Nov 14 2024

    Writer and former restaurant owner Dionne Reid investigates White Claw's rapid ascendance and its prowess as a gay icon.

    If you don't have a White Claw in your fridge, make your own vodka soda drink with our recipe for Peach-Basil Vodka Spritzer.

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    34 mins
  • The Rise of the Modern Asian Pastry
    Nov 7 2024

    How did a Cold War-era American food aid program help ignite the rise of the modern Asian pastry and lead to the creation of milkbread? Clarissa Wei reports.

    Learn how to make Shokupan or Japanese White Bread at home with our tested recipe.

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    32 mins
  • What Does Space Taste Like?
    Oct 31 2024

    What does it mean to impart the "taste of space" into our ice creams, juices, cheeses and even fruit? Reporter Julie Carli dives into the history of foods that have both been made for and inspired by outer space.

    Make your own Ice Cream at home, using one of our recommended Ice Cream Makers.

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    34 mins
  • The (Tea) Room Where It Happened
    Oct 24 2024

    What if we told you that one of the earliest third placesspots outside of the home and workplace where people can convene and commune with others; often over foodwas a tea room? Reporter Lindsey Polevoy traces the history of one such third place run by Polish immigrant, Eve Adams.

    Bring the fanciness of the tea room home with our recipe for Tea-Infused Crème Brûlée.

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    Special thanks to the following ATK Staff for their lending their voice acting skills to this episode:

    • Charlotte Errity
    • Eric Haessler
    • Elizabeth Kaufman
    • Angelica Quintanilla
    • Karen Tran
    • Ian Watson

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    38 mins
  • In Love with the Shape of Food
    Oct 17 2024

    As we kick off a new season of Proof, we dig into the psychology and science behind our fascination with food shapes. From popcorn to square watermelons, you'll learn that there's a reason behind the choices we make when it comes to what our food looks like. Eliza Rothstein reports.

    Try making your own sweet and salty popcorn at home, with our recipe for Spicy Caramel Popcorn.

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    35 mins
  • Back to our bread-and-butter episodes next week on a new season of Proof!
    Oct 10 2024

    What's the story story behind those square watermelons? What does rattlesnake taste like? And how do you create the taste of space? Find out as we kick off a new season of Proof next week!

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    2 mins
  • ATK at 25: Reverse-Engineering the Boxed Brownie (Episode 4)
    Oct 3 2024

    This week on the podcast, we bring you the fourth and final episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.

    We saved the sweetest for last. Episode 4 follows one test cook's dogged pursuit for the perfect, chewy brownie recipe.

    Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.

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    17 mins
  • ATK at 25: Why You Need a Wok (Episode 3)
    Sep 26 2024

    This week on the podcast, we bring you the third episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.

    Episode 3 investigates why what kitchen equipment you use can be just as important as the recipe itself. Exhibit A: Gadget expert Lisa McManus' review of woks, and Exhibit B: Veteran Test Cook Lan Lam's recipe for Cumin Stir-Fried Beef.

    Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.

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    20 mins