Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast often illustrates the absurdities of everyday life. In her new book, The Two Saddest Kitchens, she finds humor in the anxiety of home kitchens—from the forgotten space above the refrigerator to the cast iron pan. Plus, Kristen Miglore tells us whether we should refrigerate our ketchup, mayo and other condiments; and Cindy Ott shares ho...

For this week's bonus, we're going back into the archives! In this episode from 2022, Nick Fountain from NPR’s “Planet Money” shares the skills and strategy it takes to sell food at the ballpark. Plus, chef Angela Dimayuga gives us a crash course in Filipino flavors and techniques; we learn about the language of eating outdoors with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette; and we m...

Yotam Ottolenghi is back and on the phone lines! He answers your questions and shares some of his best cooking secrets (and personal ones too!) He tells us about the potato chip omelet he makes for his once-picky kids, gives a crash course in leeks, provides his method for whipping up an egg-free mayo, and lets us in on what he really thinks about za'atar. Plus, we chat with ...

In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with chef Lucas Sin. He praises all that Hong Kong diners have to offer, including the customizable breakfast noodles, the friendly neighborhood environment, and the comforting milk tea that is driving his dream of opening a Hong Kong diner of his own. Plus, he reflects back on his time doing pop-ups in h...

Chef Lucas Sin’s quickest dining experience clocked in at 6 minutes and 40 seconds. This expedient supper took place at a famous cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong diner, and he believes it’s one of the best restaurants in the world. From the extensive menu—french toast, black pepper spaghetti, milk tea, the list goes on—to the more abstract “human emotion flavor” that keeps diners...