Podcast
Proof
Hosted by America's Test Kitchen · EN
We take America's Test Kitchen's inquisitive and relentless approach to telling unexpected, funny, and thought-provoking narratives about food and drink. This is not a recipe show. And this is not a show about celebrity chefs or what they like to eat. Proof plunges into history, culture, science, and the psyche to uncover the hidden backstories that feed your food-obsessed brain. A production of America's Test Kitchen.
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Introducing: The Side Dish
Feb 500:37:48Tap to summarizeSince 2018, Proof has been sharing incredible stories; from that first episode, which brought the curious history of celery to life, to our most recent episode about the role that wild game plays in healing patients at Alaska’s largest medical center, we have loved exploring the ways that food intersects with science, history, and culture. We will be sunsetting this podcast, but our feed is here to stay, so you can still return to listen to all your favorite episodes, and any you may have missed from the last 21 seasons. Thank you so much for listening and supporting our work. Some new podcasts from America’s Test Kitchen are on the horizon, like the one we'll be introducing here, called The Side Dish. It's a video podcast hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, where they ditch their aprons and go off script; giving culinary advice, answering questions from a listener hotline, and so much more. Subscribe to The Side Dish on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Side Dish on Netflix. Please consider leaving a commend and rating -- it helps other people find the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Hospital That Serves Wild Game
Dec 2400:39:02Tap to summarizeWhat if hospital food could actually help you heal? In this episode of Proof, Reporter Otis Gray travels from the waters of Southeast Alaska to the Alaska Native Medical Center, the only hospital in the U.S. that serves wild game like moose, caribou, salmon, and seal to patients. We'll explore how traditional Indigenous foods can function as medicine, offering not just nutrition, but comfort, connection, and a sense of home. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Creating A Copycat Levain Cookie Recipe
Dec 1100:37:05Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered what really goes into developing a recipe at America’s Test Kitchen? In this episode of Proof, ATK Associate Producer Angelica Quintanilla-McCall takes us behind the scenes as Deputy Food Editor, Andrea Geary, embarks on a mission of testing, tweaking, and tasting, in order to create the ultimate Levain-style cookie recipe. If you want to bake Andrea's take on the Levain Cookie, follow this link for the free recipe on our website and app! And if you're interested in being a recipe tester for ATK, click here! Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Dinner Parties Still Matter
Dec 400:38:58Tap to summarizeDinner parties are having a moment again; where homemade meals feel almost radical in our fast-paced world. But this isn’t the first time they’ve surged back into American life. Reporter Otis Gray visits three New York dinner parties where we learn it’s never just about the food. Inspired to host your own dinner party? Check out our website for this list of dishes that are sure to wow. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What Does a Shared Menu Look Like Across a Divide?
Nov 2700:38:11Tap to summarizeWhat happens when two chefs, Yia Vang and Colby Rasavong, inherit a fraught history and decide to cook their way through it? In this episode, reporter Ngoc Bui takes us inside a Hmong-Lao dinner where they use food to open conversations about a complex past and explore how a new culinary vernacular can bridge generations. Check out our recipe for Hmong Grilled Hilltribe Chicken with Kua Txob, inspired by Yia Vang, and this classic Laotian recipe for Nam khao! Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Whose Borscht Is It Anyway?
Nov 1300:40:05Tap to summarizeWhat happens when food travels with a diaspora? Reporter Kat Chow thought her family’s corned beef stew was a Chinese take on an Irish dish...until she discovered its true origins. In this episode of Proof, Kat traces the unexpected route that luo song tong—Hong Kong-style Borscht—took across continents and generations. Craving a hearty beef stew? Check out this recipe on our website. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The (Social) Mushroom Network
Nov 600:37:26Tap to summarizeThe way wild mushrooms make it to your plate defies almost every rule of the modern food system. Unlike most produce, wild mushroom cultivation isn’t easily scalable, predictable, or consistently regulated. Instead, a web of small-scale, often hidden systems connects wild fungi to the commercial marketplace, including one that operates deep in the forest. Reporter Sarah Vitak embeds with mushroom foragers to understand this mysterious supply chain. Foraged some mushrooms? Consider making our Wild Mushroom Lasagna, which uses oyster, shiitake, and chanterelle mushrooms. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Hot Dog King: An Episode from The Sporkful Podcast
Oct 3000:30:21Tap to summarizeToday’s story, from Dan Pashman and The Sporkful, is about the people behind New York’s hot dog carts, and one man’s fight to keep his spot. From street corners to museum steps, street vending is a grind that is shaped by city politics, impossible permits, and everyday hustle. In this episode, we meet Dan Rossi, a Marine vet who’s spent nearly 20 years guarding his cart outside The Met, the most coveted location for selling a hot dog in New York City, and fighting for his right to stay. Listen to and learn more from The Sporkful on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A New Season of Proof Starts November 6!
Oct 2300:02:51Tap to summarizeIs the mushroom foraging business as innocent as it seems? What does it take for two cultures at odds to come together to make the ultimate fusion cuisine? How does the development of a viral cookie recipe work here at America's Test Kitchen? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Legacy of America's Culinary Founding Father (Part 3: The James Hemings Story)
Oct 1600:42:02Tap to summarizeIn this three-part series, reporter Otis Gray explores the extraordinary life of James Hemings; the enslaved chef who forever changed American cuisine. Episode three investigates the mysterious final chapter of James Hemings' life, exploring the unanswered questions surrounding the death of one of America's first great chefs. We also examine his undeniable legacy and the widespread impact of his cooking on modern day American cuisine and traditions. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/proof Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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