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Tamar’s essays, reviews, and articles at The NY Times

Guest Links:

Tamar Adler’s website

Books by Tamar Adler:

Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day

An Everlasting Meal: Cooking With Economy and Grace

The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z

Something Old, Something New: Oysters Rockefeller, Walnut Soufflé, and Other Classic Recipes Revisited

Mentions on the Podcast:

Three Sisters Nixtamal (PDX)

Chällerhocker cheese from Käserei Tufertschwil in St. Gallen, Switzerland (check out the manic-yet-haunted child on the label, visible in the upper left corner of the webpage)

La Tur cheese from Caseificio Dell’Alta Langa in Cuneo, Italy

Alison Roman’s Caramelized Shallot Pasta

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Cheddar Cheese Ball, 55

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Megan’s Vegan Chili, 89

Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310

Southern Corn Bread, 630

Classic Scones, 637

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Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers
Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky

Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings. Mar 04, 2026

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Episode 54, Cynthia Nims. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Cynthia Nims, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about planning social gatherings.

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Cynthia Nims on Instagram

Guest Links:

Cynthia Nims’ website

Cynthia’s “Long Live the Recipe Box” newsletter (Substack)

Cynthia’s “Seafood Savvy” newsletter (Substack)

Books by Cynthia Nims:

Crab

Oysters

Shellfish

The Essential Shellfish Collection (A new 3-volume special edition box set!)

Mentions on the Podcast:

Merrymount Frankfurters (Cooks.com)

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125

Tuna-Vegetable Casserole, 538

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Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris. Feb 18, 2026

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Episode 53, Mashama Bailey of The Grey. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Mashama, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Paris, where Mashama has opened a new restaurant, L'Arrêt.

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Guest Links:

The Grey Restaurant

L’Arrêt by The Grey Restaurant

Chef’s Table series on Netflix (Mashama is profiled on Season 6, Episode 1)

Mentions on the Podcast:

Mashama’s Foie Gras and Grits recipe (MasterClass)

Mashama’s Country Captain recipe (CBS Sunday Morning)

Little House on the Prairie (Wikipedia entry for the youngs)

Perfect Scoop, Revised and Updated, by David Lebovitz

Ox Restaurant (Portland)

Mashama’s France Recs:

Brasserie Lipp

The French Bastards

Marché Bastille (Marché Richard Lenoir)

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821

Bone Broth, 77

Lasagne, 310

Country Captain, 423

Celery Root Rémoulade, 126

Older Joy Recipe:

Polynesian Pork or Chicken (Mashama calls it “Hawaiian chicken”) is on p. 257 in the 1975 edition

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Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt Feb 04, 2026

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Episode 52, Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Sheryl, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about yogurt.

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Nancy’s Probiotic Foods website

Guest Links:

Nancy’s on Instagram

Mentions on the Podcast:

Wolf in the Woods (San Diego restaurant)

Carne & Hueso (San Diego restaurant)

Kabalito Jordanian Freekeh (the brand we purchased that needed to be rinsed thoroughly!)

“Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87” (NYT)

“Remembering the Grateful Dead’s Sunshine Daydream Concert: Still Grateful 50 Years Later” (Nancy’s website)

Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew Barton

A TikTok-inspired broiled cottage cheese toast recipe (representative)

Darigold

Oregon State University’s Dairy Research Center and Dairy Processing Program

Çilbir eggs or Turkish-style poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and chile butter (Nik Sharma recipe)

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338

Arroz Con Pollo, 424

Flourless Nut Balls are only in the older Joys: p. 769 in the 2006 edition; p. 706 in the 1975 edition; p. 669 in the 1963 edition

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains Jan 21, 2026

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Episode 51, Naomi Tomky. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Naomi Tomki, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about whole grains.

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Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Cajun Seasoning

Guest Links:

Naomi Tomky’s website

Naomi Tomky’s Instagram

The Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook: Salmon, Crab, Oysters, and More, by Naomi Tomky

Mentions on the Podcast:

Anna Hezel’s Ranch Fire Crackers recipe

Toshi’s Teriyaki Grill

Communion Restaurant & Bar

Sarah and Nam Soon Ahn’s recipe for Dubu Jorim (from their book Umma, and on ATK)

Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck

Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes by Abra Berens

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Party Mix, 48

Garam Masala II, 588

Farrotto, 339

Saffron Millet, 326

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food Jan 08, 2026

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Episode 50, Kelly Kate Warren. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Kelly Kate Warren, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about Backpacking Food.

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The Backcountry Cook on Instagram

Guest Links:

The Backcountry Cook website (including info on booking trips!)

The Backcountry Cook on Facebook

Mentions on the Podcast:

Black Sheep Coffee Roasters

Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed by Bryant Terry

America’s Test Kitchen

Rock Creek Pack Station

True Lime Packets

Nido Dry Whole Milk Powder

Chaokoh Coconut Milk Powder

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Campfire Bananas, 177

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Moules Marnière (Mussels Steamed in Wine), 351

Frijloes de la Olla, 213

Egg Rolls, 71

Borscht with Meat, 98

Shepherd’s Pie, 506

2019 Joy Reference Sections Mentioned:

“High-altitude” index entry, 1117 (Page references to all of our HA recipes and general cooking info)

About Rabbit and Hare, 524 (Skinning instructions and a helpful illustration live here.)

Camp Cooking, 1061 (All the firestarting and fire safety info resides here.)

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene Dec 17, 2025

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Episode 49, Coco Morante. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Coco Morente, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about restaurants in Portland & Eugene.

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Coco’s website, Lefty Spoon

Guest Links:

Coco Morante Instagram

The Instant Kitchen Cookbook

The Instant Kitchen Meal Prep Cookbook

Coco Morante on Simply Recipes

Mentions on the Podcast:

Cookie McCakeFace

Cornet Custard

Erin McDowell’s sturdy pie challenge

Nom Nom Paleo

Metal cookbook stand

Skully basting brush

Eugene/Portland, OR Restaurants:

Marché Provisions Market Hall

Eem Thai BBQ and Cocktails

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Kai, page 10

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Rombauer Jam Cake, page 732

Garlic-Braised Broccoli Rabe, page 221

Seafood Gumbo, page 101

Hasselback Potatoes, page 267

Cranberry Relish, page 180

Chocolate Chess Pie, page 678

Croquembouche, page 698

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety. Dec 10, 2025

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Episode 48, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larsson, and their guest, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about canning Safety.

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National Center for Home Food Preservation
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Guest Links:

Food in Jars website

Food in Jars Instagram

Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round, by Marisa McClellan

Preserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Space, by Marisa McClellan

The Food in Jars Kitchen: 140 Ways to Cook, Bake, Plate, and Share Your Homemade Pantry, by Marisa McClellan

Mentions on the Podcast:

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Rombauer Jam Cake, 732

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Sauerkraut, 940

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie Dec 03, 2025

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Episode 47, Erin Jeanne McDowell. John and Megan set the table with their producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Erin Jeanne McDowell, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about pie.

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Erin McDowell’s Instagram

Links:

Erin McDowell’s YouTube

Erin McDowell’s website

The Fearless Baker, by Erin McDowell

The Book on Pie, by Erin McDowell

Savory Baking, by Erin McDowell

USA Pan metal pie pan

Wayne Jacobs Smokehouse andouille

Delectable, by Claudia Fleming

Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens, page 216

2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

Grapes and Sausages, page 512

Kimchi Jjigae, page 87

Sopa de Ajo, page 91

Chana Masala, page 217

Dal, page 218

Minestrone, page 85

Pasta e Fagioli, page 299

Haluski, page 300

Mujadara, page 330

Megan’s Vegan Chili, page 89

Caldo Verde, page 98

Asopao de Pollo, page 93

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
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Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar Nov 26, 2025

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Episode 46, Maggie Hoffman. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Maggie Hoffman, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about black currant vinegar.

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