When the U.S. outlawed alcohol during Prohibition, Kentucky farmers stopped growing rye, a key ingredient in one of Kentucky’s most iconic products—bourbon. As agricultural research compelled farmers to explore the benefits of cover crops, American Farmland Trust (AFT) detected an opportunity to revive rye. AFT launched the Kentucky Commercial Rye...

There are a lot of reasons for this, and it goes way beyond flavor. One of the international driving forces of this tidal wave of interest is Vanessa Kimbell, who is the founder, author, and host of TheSourdoughClub.com and Sourdough.co.uk (and three Sourdough School cookbooks). Based in the UK, north...

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Chad Robertson and Jennifer Latham, co-authors of the recently published Bread Book: Ideas and Innovations from the Future of Grain, Flour and Fermentation. They discuss Tartine’s bread baking philosophy, how collaborations with farmers led to even better flour and making...

We like to say that we celebrate artisanship wherever we find it, because artisans are our real community of kindred spirits, of which pizza is but one spoke (albeit, a very large spoke!). But another big spoke is, of course, the bread baking community and, in that branch of our...

On this week's show Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Pati Jinich. Pati is a chef, author, and TV personality, and she joins Aarón and Zarela to discuss the traditions of The Day of the Dead. They start with the origins of Día de los Muertos as a 3...

We are joined by Alex Phaneuf & Or Amsalam, co-owners & co-operators of Lodge Bread Co. Full Proof Pizza and Hasiba. They share their story of their rise into the LA bread scene, along with their humble beginnings baking in their backyard. They chat about the music that got them...

A 6,000 year old history that likely started with an accident!

From an ancient Japanese mold to traditional Midwestern baking, this playlist introduces you to some of the geekiest corners of the culinary world.

What are ways that the pandemic is nudging us to work with delicious microbes?” During a time when antibacterial soaps and wipes are flying off shelves, why are people cultivating microbes at home? Melissa Metrick (NYU Urban Farm Lab/Nutrition and Food Studies Department) and Wythe Marschall talk about how the...

Taste the future of food today! On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with a panel of people innovating food products, like sausage, bread, and eggs, for a healthier and more equitable table. Joining the discussion: Cara Nicoletti, Founder and CEO of Seemore Meats & Veggies, William...