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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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 with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their revolving guest of home cooks, cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs, and chefs- to discuss cherished & reviled Joy recipes, kitchen victories & miseries, and most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating.2025 All Rights Reserved By The Joy of Creation Production House Art Food & Wine World
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  • Tamar Adler: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Ride of Book Writing
    Mar 18 2026

    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:

    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 Links:

    Tamar Adler’s website

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

    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

    Thank you to our sponsor:

    Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)

    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

    Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon

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

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.
    Mar 4 2026

    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 Links:

    Cynthia Nims’ website

    Cynthia Nims on Instagram

    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

    Thank you to our sponsor:

    Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)

    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

    Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon

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

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

    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.

    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

    Joy of Cooking Instagram

    Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter

    Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop

    Patreon

    Guest Links:

    Mashama Bailey on Instagram

    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

    Thank you to our sponsor:

    Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off)

    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

    Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon

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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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This podcast is an engaging and informative listen on all things for foodies and new-foodies alike. This is the first episode from The Joy of Cooking team and as a new-foodie, I’m excited and looking forward to more humor, food infos, and different tips on eggplants and other various foods. That ratatouille dish sounds delish and I can’t wait to make some from the Joy of Cooking 2019 edition :). Thank you for the episode and making a great start to a podcast I’ve been hoping that will happen and it has!

Excellent joyful cooking podcast!

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