Music producer and artist benny blanco has credits on 29 number one songs, working with stars such as Katy Perry, SZA, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Halsey, and more. But he’s long been as obsessed with food as he is with music. Now, benny’s releasing Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends. It’s not just a collection of recipes, it’s also a manual for throwing a great ... Show More
Nov 21
Hosting Thanksgiving With Amy Sedaris (Reheat)
<p>Amy Sedaris offers advice on dealing with family members who are drunk or confrontational at the holidays. Plus, Robert Krulwich (formerly of <i>Radiolab</i>) on the time a turkey fell in love with his wife.</p><p>This episode originally aired on November 21, 2014, and was pro ... Show More
25m 38s
Feb 2025
820: Cooking Questions with Lisa Donovan and We The Pizza with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi
<p>This week, food columnist for The New York Times Magazine, Lisa Donovan, joins us to talk about what she's been cooking up recently and help answer our listeners' kitchen conundrums, from making the best tomato paste despite out-of-season tomatoes to using unsweetened chocolat ... Show More
50m 8s
Jun 2024
Ep456 - benny blanco | Open Wide
<p>benny blanco visits Google to discuss his cookbook "Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends," where he teaches you everything you need to know about cooking, enjoying life, and throwing the greatest dinner party of all time.</p> <p>benny has contributed to the sale of hundreds of mi ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2024
Can Jesse Tyler Ferguson Really Cook? (Yes!)
<p>This week, we’re sitting down with “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who once scored an invite to Passover at Joan Rivers’ house and can’t stop eavesdropping at restaurants. Plus, we hear the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra; A Way With Words teaches us the lan ... Show More
51m 46s
Mar 2025
Restaurant Reviews that Bite Back: Pete Wells Speaks Up and Out
<p>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 ... Show More
51m 4s
Oct 15
Mark Ronson, roast chicken with fennel, shallot & white bean stew and a dirty vodka martini
Our award winning duo meet a DJ and producer who knows a thing or two about acceptance speeches.
Mark Ronson is a BRIT, Golden Globe, Grammy and Oscar-winning British-American DJ, record producer, musician and songwriter. He has added ‘author’ to that list, too, with the release ... Show More
46m 59s
Jan 2025
Chocolate Flan, Cactus Sorbet and Guava Doughnuts: The Amazing World of Mexican Desserts
<p>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 tel ... Show More
51m 2s
Dec 2024
Best of 2024: Food Lies, Veggie Souls, Restaurant Secrets and Favorite Calls
<p>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 K ... Show More
50m 36s