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736: Summer Cooking with Carla Lalli Mus...

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This week, we're talking about summer cooking and how to stay cool in the heat. Carla Lalli Music joins us to talk about her favorite indoor cooking tips for ribs and takes your cooking questions. Carla is the host of Carla's Cooking Show on Patreon, and her most recent book is Where Cooking Begins. Then, we check in with Khushbu Shah, Food & Wine's restaurant editor, about the refreshers you need this summer, cold dessert drinks from all over Asia. From basil seeds and colorful tapioca to adding a savory element to your shaved ice, there's something here for everyone.


Broadcast dates for this episode:


  • June 25, 2021 (originally aired)
  • June 24, 2022 (rebroadcast)
  • June 23, 2023 (rebroadcast)
  • August 29, 2025 (rebroadcast)





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