What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out.
Nov 18
Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman
<p>What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort?</p><p>Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind <i>A Man Called Ove</i> (adapted into the Tom Hanks film <i>A Man Called Otto</i>), <i>Anxious People</i>, and the beloved <i>Beartown</i> serie ... Show More
58m 7s
Nov 11
The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard
<p>If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in.</p><p>That’ ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 10
Why are Cookies so Expensive? ft. Christina Tosi
Today, Josh and Nicole are joined by founder of MilkBar and world renowned baker Christina Tosi to talk all things cookies. The best way to make them, what goes into creating cookie recipes, how to actually sell and market them, and why they are getting so damn expensive. Leave u ... Show More
51m 59s
Nov 2024
Bernice and Papa Bear Bake Cookies 🐻 (Encore)
Bernice zooms into the house, super excited to tell Papa Bear all about her Math Test. But wait! What's that yummy smell? Oh, it's cookies baking in the oven! Yum! Papa Bear asks Bernice if she can help him bake some cookies to share, and she says of course. After they look for a ... Show More
20m 14s
Nov 2022
Secrets of Classic German Baking
<p>Author Luisa Weiss offers some of her favorites from Eisenbahnschnitten to Kartoffelstrudel. Plus, journalist Rowan Jacobsen demystifies the truffle, Adam Gopnik talks luxury foods, and we learn how to make a creamy Amalfi-style lemon risotto.</p><br><p>Get this week’s recipe ... Show More
51m 3s
Dec 2024
Baking Special: Magic Cakes, Muffin Madness and Computer Cookies
<p>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 ... Show More
46m 21s
Jul 2025
Fromology (CHEESE) Part 1 with Kyra James
<p>Soft. Hard. Fresh. Aged. Stinky. Illegal. Let’s talk cheese with Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) and Fromologist, Kyra James. We chat about proprietary bacterial slurries, basement caves, cheese knife etiquette, rind eating, vegetarian versus vegan cheeses, cheese history, ... Show More
1h 10m