The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As they create the next chapter of the Joy of Cooking and launch the Joy of Cooking Podcast, the Rombauer family continues to inspire and nourish with every conversation. Each week, John & Megan set the table wi...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey

Episode 60, Claudia Luceero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Luceero, 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 curds and whey. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of...

Published: May 13, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 30s

Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts

Episode 59, Kat Kinsman. John and Megan set the table with their producer and friend Sarah Marshall and their guest, Kat Kinsman, 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 cooking with ghosts. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the J...

Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 41s

Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food

Episode 58, Elsy Dinvil. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Elsy Dinvil, 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 spreading joy through Haitian food. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the J...

Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 54m 42s

Sara Bir On Foraging For Human Connection

Episode 57, Sara Bir. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Sara Bir, 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 caramelized onions. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking</p...

Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 53s

Tamar Adler on Noticing What's Good

Episode 56, Tamar Adler. John and Megan set the table with their friend and show producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Tamar Adler, 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 the ride of book writing. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Bu...

Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 1h 7m 2s

Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.

Episode 55, 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. Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest L...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 59m 45s

Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.

Episode 54, 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. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod...

Published: Feb 18, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 2s

Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Jo...

Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 59m 1s

Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of...

Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 35s

Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of th...

Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 59m 58s

Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of th...

Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 1h 6m 40s

Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:...

Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 1h 7m 54s

Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Jo...

Published: Dec 3, 2025Duration: 1h 5m 58s

Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar

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. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Jo...

Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 58m 43s

Gillian Beck: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Recipe Index

Episode 45, Gillian Beck. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Gillian Beck, 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 the recipe index. Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Jo...

Published: Nov 19, 2025Duration: 1h 3m 23s

Kate McDermott: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meringue.

Episode 44, Kate McDermott. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Kate McDermott, 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 meringue.Thank You To Our Sponsor:Rombauer VineyardsUse Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first orderMust be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking<p...

Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 1h 2m 44s

Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meal Planning.

Episode 43, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji, 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 meal planning. Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop Affiliate ShopHeartland Masala: An Indian C...

Published: Nov 5, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 40s

Rosie Grant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Our Cookbooks That Have Given Up The Ghost

Episode 42, Rosie Grant: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Rosie Grant, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. It is our Halloween episode, wander the graveyard with us, and then join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about our cookbooks that have given up the ghost. Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking S...

Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 58m 0s

Jim Meehan: A Casual Culinary Chat About Batch Cocktails

Episode 41, Jim Meehan: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jim Meehan, 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 batch cocktails.Links:Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy of Cooking Substack newsletterJoy of Cooking Bookshop Affiliate ShopJim Meehan InstagramJim Meehan website<...

Published: Oct 22, 2025Duration: 1h 4m 15s

Peter Kim: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ramen

Episode 40, Peter Kim: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Peter Kim, 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 ramen.Links:Peter KimInstant Ramen Kitchen BookPeter Kim InstagramInfinite TableCounterjam PodcastBuy the 2019 edition of the Joy of CookingJoy of Cooking InstagramJoy...

Published: Oct 15, 2025Duration: 54m 2s