Best Eric Ripert Podcasts (2025)

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LA's Food Truck King: Up Close and Personal with Roy Choi 50:42

1d ago50:42

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In 2008, Roy Choi was fired from his big restaurant job and ready to give up—then he started his food truck, Kogi. He joins us today to discuss the making of his now-legendary food truck, how he taught Jon Favreau to look like a cook for his 2014 film “Chef,” and why there's poetry in lowriding around LA. Plus, we hunt for clams, eels and anchovies…

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White House Noshes: What Presidents Really Eat 51:02

8d ago51:02

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Jefferson ate capon, Eisenhower craved squirrel soup and Grant had a habit of throwing bread across the table. This week, we go into the White House with Alex Prud’homme to hear culinary stories from presidential history, like how Julia Child charmed her way into a state dinner and why Eleanor Roosevelt may have used Jell-O salad to get revenge on …

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Secrets of Restaurant Design: An Insider Tells All 51:02

15d ago51:02

51:02

Famed architect and designer David Rockwell shares the best, worst and most hidden aspects of restaurant design. He recalls his favorite projects, from Sushi Zen to Union Square Cafe, and the tiny details you should pay attention to the next time you go out to eat. Plus, Nathalie Cooke takes us on a quirky journey through the history of menus; Adam…

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The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones 51:01

22d ago51:01

51:01

Sara Franklin shares the life story of Judith Jones, the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century. We hear how she discovered Julia Child, why Edna Lewis sent her a box of squirrels and what happened when she was told to reject the diary of Anne Frank. Plus, historian Stephen Puleo recounts the sticky disaster that…

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Behind the Scenes of Top Chef with Kristen Kish 51:01

29d ago51:01

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We get real with Top Chef host Kristen Kish. She speaks out about her career, her show and what bugs her most about restaurant goers. Also on the show—we chat with Reya Hart about eating and traveling on tour with her father, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart; Kim Severson explains why meat is on the rise again; we make Puff Pastry Khachapuri; and …

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Beer at The Pyramids: The Strange History of the World’s Favorite Beverage 50:59

1M ago50:59

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This week, we’re wetting our whistles with an array of historic, rare and homemade drinks. Journalist Jonny Garrett tells the true story of beer, including its use as a dietary supplement for children, a religious rite in prehistoric caves, and as a form of Ancient Egyptian currency. Plus, Aaron Goldfarb tells us about the collectors who hunt for v…

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Inside the Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood 50:34

1M ago50:34

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We chat with Great British Bake Off judge and author of “BAKE” Paul Hollywood about the best and worst parts of his job, his secret to perfect scones and what a bin lid is—and why it's so delicious. Plus, journalist Alex Beggs tells us about cookbooks for pets; J. Kenji López-Alt takes wok cooking outdoors; and we make Spicy Chinese Beef Skewers. (…

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Lidia Bastianich Hotline Plus Rome's Best Unknown Eateries 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

Lidia Bastianich joins Christopher Kimball to answer our listeners' Italian cooking questions—from the best 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 hi…

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The Perfect Cup: Great Homemade Coffee with James Hoffmann 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, Don and Petie Kladstrup tell us the story of the man who taught America to love Champagne; we make Beef Chili Colorado Tacos; and Adam Gopnik…

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Gut Check: Is the Stomach Your Second Brain? 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

This week, we uncover everything you never knew about the stomach, including its ability to think. Author Elsa Richardson also reveals ancient medical practices for quieting a gurgling gut, and we find out just how similar human and dog stomachs are. Plus, Florence Fabricant of The New York Times discusses the best and worst in food writing; and Ki…

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Chris' Excellent Las Vegas Adventure! Pirate Cocktails, Peking Duck and Following the Rat Pack 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Welcome to Las Vegas! Chris reunites with our friend and Vegas food scene expert Al Mancini for the ultimate night out. They start downtown at Atomic Liquors, where Barbra Streisand, Hunter S. Thompson and the Rat Pack were regulars. They then head to Chyna Club at the Fontainebleau for “the best cocktail I’ve ever had” (says Chris), plus the Vegas…

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I Grew Up in a Chinese Takeaway: Angela Hui Tells All 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Angela Hui tells the story of her childhood growing up in her family’s Chinese restaurant—there are flaming woks, short tempers and zero privacy. Plus, we’re joined by journalist Jenn Harris to learn how influencers are making their mark on the restaurant industry; Alex Aïnouz speeds up beef bourguignon; and we make Italian Wedding Soup. (Originall…

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Butterfly Buns, Barmbrack and Soda Bread: The Secrets of Irish Baking 51:02

3M ago51:02

51:02

We explore the whimsical world of Irish baking with Cherie Denham. Plus Madison Avenue veteran Jeff Swystun shares the little-known history of food advertising; we cook up Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce; and Alex Aïnouz is on a journey to make the world’s best roasted chicken. Get this week’s recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings …

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Restaurant Reviews that Bite Back: Pete Wells Speaks Up and Out 51:04

3M ago51:04

51:04

Pete Wells, former New York Times restaurant critic, joins us to look back on his most infamous reviews, plus why he blasted Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant but loved Señor Frog’s. Photojournalist Kate Medley reveals why some of the best food in the South is served at the gas station; we make Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes;…

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BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You 50:35

3M ago50:35

50:35

Bees solve puzzles, have distinct personalities and play with balls like a puppy. Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of a honeybee and what a bee’s consciousness means for us humans. Plus, we investigate the mysterious phenomenon of bee heists; Sylvan Mishima Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro, shares the secrets to …

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Transylvania Road Trip! The Amazing Home Cooking of Romania 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

Irina Georgescu joins us to relive her and Chris’s journey to the heart of Transylvania. We discover the world of Romanian breads, snack pies, sour soups and folklore. Plus, archaeologist Brendan Foley explores a 15th-century shipwreck and uncovers a king's medieval spice cabinet; Alex Aïnouz reimagines deviled eggs; Cheryl Day returns to answer ba…

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Food, Travel & Storytelling with Appetito’s Andrew Cotto 8:47

3M ago8:47

8:47

Join me in my kitchen with Andrew Cotto from Appetito magazine for a delicious conversation about food, storytelling, and the chefs who inspire us. In this episode, Andrew shares incredible stories about legendary chefs, cooks up classic dishes like pasta aglio e olio and chicken francese, and dives into the art of crafting a compelling narrative. …

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Desperately Seeking the Perfect Peach: Love and Loss on a Family Farm 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

Alice Waters thinks David Mas Masumoto’s peaches could change the world. Today, Masumoto shares his search for the perfect peach and the shocking family secret that changed the history of his farm. Plus, we chat with Nichole Accettola about Scandinavian baking, from cinnamon knots to rye bread, and we learn the language of strawberries. (Originally…

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Emeril Live! Up Close and Personal with Emeril Lagasse 50:58

4M ago50:58

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This week, we’re looking at the pioneers of food television. Emeril Lagasse reflects on his unlikely start at the Food Network, how he’s different from his on-screen persona and why he just opened his first Portuguese restaurant. Plus, Michelle T. King tells the story of Fu Pei-mei, Taiwan’s first cooking TV star, our very own co-host and food TV s…

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10 Biggest Food Lies 51:01

4M ago51:01

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Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to one overlooked fish, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken…

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Everything You Need to Know about Sourdough (But Were Afraid to Ask) 51:02

4M ago51:02

51:02

Richard Hart is here with the hottest takes in bread baking and sourdough—why he doesn’t care about your old sourdough starter, what everyone gets wrong about supermarket bread, and why the bread in Paris is, well, lacking. Plus, antique bookseller Don Lindgren reveals the history of community cookbooks, J. Kenji López-Alt discovers the perfect way…

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Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts 51:02

4M ago51:02

51:02

This week, we taste the sweeter side of Mexican cuisine with chef Fany Gerson. Traveling from Mexico City to Veracruz to Oaxaca, we explore regional confections like chili-flavored paletas and guava and cheese doughnuts. Plus, we take a seat at the Noir Bar with writer and television host Eddie Muller, who infuses classic cocktails with a cinematic…

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Food Predictions 2025: NYT's Kim Severson Speaks Out 51:02

5M ago51:02

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Kim Severson of the New York Times predicts the biggest food trends of 2025—from dirty sodas and whiskey ketchup to the new supermarket and the ingredient of the year. Also up this week, we get a lesson in southern Thai cooking from Nok Suntaranon, we make Bread Dumplings in Broth, Adam Gopnik examines what happens when we quit the foods we love, a…

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Eat, Drink, Read: Dwight Garner's Obsession with Word and Table 51:50

5M ago51:50

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We’re joined by New York Times book critic and author Dwight Garner. He presents food quips from his favorite writers, as well as John Updike’s lunch routine and Hunter S. Thompson’s party tricks. Plus, anthropologist Manvir Singh helps us digest the world of “meat-fluencers” and their all-meat diets; A Way with Words give credit to the Old Norse w…

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Rocco DiSpirito Live 29:00

5M ago29:00

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In this lively and entertaining episode recorded at the Harmonie Club, I sit down with celebrity chef, Rocco DiSpirito. We talk about his career, from his early days at Union Pacific, his incredible career as a celebrity chef, and his perspective on the future of fine dining. Rocco shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, cooking tips, and his t…

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Best of 2024: Food Lies, Veggie Souls, Restaurant Secrets and Favorite Calls 50:36

5M ago50:36

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We’re looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2024. We’ll share the surprises—from the secret lives of vegetables, to the underworld of restaurant reservations—and the best culinary advice we received from guests like José Andres and Stella Parks. Plus, Christopher Kimball and Sara Moulton revisit the most memorable listener questions of …

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Holiday Lollapalooza! Cronuts, Cocktails, Baking Q&A and the Best Books of 2024 51:00

5M ago51:00

51:00

It’s an all-out holiday hour of Milk Street Radio! We check in with French baker Dominique Ansel about how the invention of the cronut changed his life, his secret trick to a perfect fruit soufflé and why you shouldn’t buy cookies in France. Plus, author Julia Georgallis offers three tips for how to eat (and drink!) your Christmas tree; Adam Gopnik…

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Extended Interview: Al Roker Dreams of Turkey! 19:06

6M ago19:06

19:06

In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended interview with Al Roker. Al makes his return to Milk Street to discuss his latest cookbook — a collaboration with his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — as well as the jobs he worked prior to landing at NBC and the food he uses as a test to determine whether or not someone can be his friend. You can f…

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Al Roker Dreams of Turkey! 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

Al Roker is back on Milk Street with family recipes and television stories to share. He recalls celebrity-filled lunches at the NBC commissary and the holiday meal he dreamt of while recovering from surgery. Plus, Ben Mims reveals the secret history of cookies; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words” express holiday gratitude with f…

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Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies 46:21

6M ago46:21

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In this special episode, we share a few of our favorite moments about baking. Cheryl Day—cookbook author, co-owner of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and now Milk Street Radio guest co-host—reveals her tips for perfect biscuits, cakes and cookies. Plus, a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; Chris Kimball and Dan Pashma…

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MarieBelle Chocolate: Inside the Iconic Broome Street Cacao Bar 8:19

6M ago8:19

8:19

Get ready to indulge in the magic of MarieBelle Chocolate! 🍫✨ Join me as I sit down with Maribel Lieberman to uncover her incredible journey from her roots in Honduras to opening NYC’s most enchanting cacao bar. We’re talking Oprah-approved hot chocolate, stunning chocolates that are as beautiful as they are delicious, and why this Broome Street ge…

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The Cake Whisperer Solves Your Baking Problems! 51:30

6M ago51:30

51:30

We’re kicking off the holiday season with Rose Levy Beranbaum and Woody Wolston in celebration of the 35th anniversary of “The Cake Bible.” Beranbaum and Wolston reveal their tricks for génoise, their secret ingredient for perfect chocolate cake and their full-throated defense of fondant—yes, fondant! Plus, we explore the delightfully strange world…

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Press Play: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus 56:39

6M ago56:39

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Today, we’re excited to feature a special episode of Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one of our favorite podcasts! On Wiser Than Me, Julia shares funny, heartfelt conversations with iconic older women who bring the unapologetic wisdom and confidence that only comes with age. On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by our ve…

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Waiter Tells All: The Dark Side of Parisian Dining 51:01

6M ago51:01

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This week, we go behind the scenes of French restaurants with writer and former waiter Edward Chisholm to experience the chaotic rush of Sunday brunch, discover where waiters go on their time off and find out what happens to your food before it reaches the plate. Plus, we investigate a street food mystery in India with journalist Barkha Kumari, Ada…

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Thanksgiving Hotline, Plus the 2-Hour Turkey! 51:02

6M ago51:02

51:02

It’s our annual Thanksgiving special, and we’re dedicating the hour to solving your toughest problems. Jet Tila has ideas for reimagining vegetable side dishes, Cheryl Day solves the issue of overflowing pies, Christopher Kimball defends mini marshmallows on sweet potato casserole, and much more. Plus, we’ll get a Thanksgiving poetry reading from A…

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Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones 51:00

7M ago51:00

51:00

Madhur Jaffrey joins us and shares memories from mountain picnics in the Himalayas, her favorite way to enjoy a mango and stories from her career as a film and food star. Plus, we make Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads and journalist David Johns tries to find out—could ice cream actually be good for you? (Originally aired November 9, 2023.) Get this w…

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Superhot Chili Peppers: The Agony, the Ecstasy, the Insanity! 51:01

7M ago51:01

51:01

Matt Goulding shares stories from his new documentary series, “Omnivore.” We find out why he followed a tuna on a journey around the world, what Big Ag can learn from Mexican corn farmers and what happened when René Redzepi served one of the world’s hottest chili peppers at Noma. Plus, Sonoko Sakai reveals how to “wafu” your cooking, J. Kenji López…

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Eric Ripert 32:08

7M ago32:08

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Eric Ripert, the incredible chef and world-class restaurateur behind the three Michelin star Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, stops by the barn to cook and share his career highs, childhood lows and life-changing stories. Ina Garten welcomes him with a French Apple Tart, a favorite dessert from his childhood, before Eric demonstrates how to mak…

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The Vegan Nightmare! Do Vegetables Have Souls? 51:00

7M ago51:00

51:00

According to journalist Zoë Schlanger, your garden isn’t just full of plants that are alive, but plants that can think—like the rice plant, which recognizes its own family members. Schlanger takes us inside a hotbed of scientific controversy: the study of plant intelligence. Plus, the Washington Post’s Joe Yonan masters the art of plant-based cooki…

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Ann Patchett 24:51

7M ago24:51

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Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Ann's bestselling book, "Tom Lake," is set on a cherry orchard, so Ina welcomes her with a simple country dessert, Cherry Clafouti. Ann shares childhood revelations, her winning formula to writing nine bestsellers and why she decided to open a bookstore in Nashvi…

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Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead 51:01

7M ago51:01

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This week, we’re celebrating the holiday of tricks and treats with Halloween scholar Lesley Bannatyne. She teaches us how to emulate the romping Halloween parties of the Victorian era, complete with matchmaking games and dinners for the dead. Plus, we discuss Cotton Candy Grapes and other new candy-inspired flavors in fruit breeding; Dan Pashman ha…

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Jacques Pépin 39:33

7M ago39:33

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In this special episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with legendary chef Jacques Pépin in front of a live audience. We delved into his incredible life and illustrious career, from his time working alongside Julia Child to his experiences as the personal chef for three French presidents. Jacques also shared his perspective on becoming the fi…

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François Payard 8:32

7M ago8:32

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I had the pleasure of meeting with master pastry chef François Payard, where we discussed his remarkable journey from growing up in his father's patisserie in Nice to working with culinary legends like Daniel Boulud before launching his own renowned Payard Patisserie. Now, Chef Payard brings his expertise to Southold Social, where he’s crafting an …

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Eric Ripert 12:37

7M ago12:37

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I sat down with Chef Eric Ripert, the celebrated chef and co-owner of New York’s iconic Le Bernardin. We dove into the journey of Le Bernardin being named the number one restaurant in the world and what it means to receive such a prestigious title. Chef Ripert shared insights from his cookbook Seafood Simple and he walked me through his secrets to …

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Rocco DiSpirito 11:37

7M ago11:37

11:37

I joined renowned Chef Rocco DiSpirito at his newest culinary venture, Il Pellicano, located in the heart of Southampton. During our conversation, we delved into his secrets for cooking the perfect pasta dish, from choosing the freshest local ingredients to mastering the marriage of texture and flavor. Rocco also shared where he finds inspiration w…

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Wendell Pierce 34:26

7M ago34:26

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Award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce joins Ina Garten for cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina serves Raspberry Corn Muffins for breakfast and shows Wendell how to pipe them with raspberry jam. Then, Ina learns about his amazing rise to fame, incredible family history, career challenges and gritty roles on stage and screen. Wendell …

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Corn Dogs, Donuts and Tamales: Eating to Win on the Campaign Trail 50:17

8M ago50:17

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Some of the most memorable moments in politics haven’t happened at speeches or debates—they’ve been all about food. Today, we talk about food on the campaign trail with New York Times food correspondent Kim Severson. Plus, Gary He studies the menu at McDonald's locations around the world; Alex Aïnouz reveals his quest for potato chip perfection; an…

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Stephen Colbert & Evie McGee-Colbert 31:40

8M ago31:40

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The amazing talk show host, comedian, writer and producer Stephen Colbert and producer Evie McGee-Colbert visit Ina Garten for a wonderful day at the barn. Ina invites them in with Sour Cream Coffee Cake before digging deep and talking about live TV make-or-break moments, Stephen's toughest interviews, and the highs and lows of writing a cookbook w…

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Restaurant Confidential: Tom Colicchio Tells All 50:18

8M ago50:18

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Before there was “Top Chef,” Tom Colicchio worked for and launched some of the greatest restaurants in New York. This week, he shares his best stories and takes us inside the kitchens of some of the hottest restaurants of the last 30 years. Plus, Emily Monaco reveals the best places to eat in Paris right now, Tamar Haspel decodes supermarket labels…

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus 28:54

8M ago28:54

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The incredible 11-time Emmy-winning actor, comedian, writer and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins Ina Garten at the barn, where she shares her amazing stories about the challenges at Saturday Night Live, life lessons learned from the iconic female guests on her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," and her favorite standout "Seinfeld" moments. Julia loves egg…

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