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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

The Joy of Cooking Podcast

By: The Joy of Creation Production House
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Summary

 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 Cooking Food & Wine World
Episodes
  • Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey

    Claudia Lucero on Curds and Whey
    May 13 2026

    Episode 60, Claudia Lucero. John and Megan set the table with their friend and Producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Claudia Lucero, 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 the Joy of Cooking

    Joy of Cooking Instagram

    Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter

    Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop

    Patreon

    Guest Links:

    Urban Cheesecraft website

    Free mini-class for podcast listeners!

    Urban Cheesecraft on Instagram

    Books by Claudia:

    One-Hour Cheese

    One-Hour Dairy-Free Cheese

    Cooking With Whey

    Instant Pot Cheese

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Wanpaku Natto

    Portland Fermentation Festival

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Palak Paneer, 245

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes Mentioned:

    Falafel, 214

    Chilaquiles, 156

    Chocolate Ganache, 797

    Basic Pie or Pastry Dough, 664

    Maple Syrup Pie, 678

    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 2 mins
  • Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts

    Kat Kinsman on Cooking With Ghosts
    Apr 29 2026
    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 Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest Links: Follow Kat on Instagram Kat on Threads Kat on Bluesky Kat’s memoir: Hi, Anxiety: Life With a Bad Case of Nerves Kat’s Tinfoil Swans Podcast at Food & Wine Kat’s bio, articles, and podcasts at Food & Wine “Ode to Joy: The powerful legacy of Joy of Cooking, America's favorite cookbook” Mentions on the Podcast: A lasagna soup recipe at Simply Recipes… very close to the one we’re testing (and turned back into lasagna) Kat’s bourbon slush recipe at Tasting Table Aaron Hutcherson’s Vegan Braised Collard Greens With Miso and Smoked Paprika at Washington Post (also viewable on the Wayback Machine) Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Maple Syrup Pie, 678 2019 Joy of Cooking Maple Syrup Madness: Switchel, 15 (uses 1/4 cup) Spicy Maple-Roasted Quail, 442 (uses 1/3 cup) Candied Bacon, 498 (see Cooking Bacon I; let's say 1/4 cup for a full pound) Gastrique, 565 (1/2 cup) Bourbon-Molasses Glaze, 579 (sub for molasses; 1 cup) Sunrise Muffins, 633 (1/2 cup) Quick Maple Icing, 799 (1/2 cup) Hot Buttered Maple Sauce, 811 (1 cup) Maple Crème Brûlée, 815 (2/3 cup) Maple Syrup Pie, 678 (3/4 cup) Maple Candy, 864 (2 cups) Maple Marshmallows, 867 (2/3 cup) Without repeating, the 2019 Joy can help you get rid of over 8 1/2 cups of syrup. (Recipes that use only a small amount were disregarded here.) Non-Maple Syrup 2019 Recipes Mentioned: Caramelized Onions, 255 Cincinnati Chili Cockaigne, 502 Table Salsa, 573 Fish Boulangère, 380 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 @thejoyofcookingWant to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our PatreonProducer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio Engineer: Haley BowersProduction Coordinator: Dave Drusky
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food

    Elsy Dinvil on Spreading Joy Through Haitian Food
    Apr 15 2026

    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 Joy of Cooking

    Joy of Cooking Instagram

    Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter

    Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop

    Patreon

    Guest Links:

    Creole Me Up website

    Elsy’s Creole Me Up profile on Instagram

    Creole Me Up on Facebook

    Profile of Elsy and Creole Me Up in Portland Monthly

    Creole Me Up in Willamette Week

    Mentions on the Podcast:

    Samin Nosrat’s Miso-Labneh Onion Dip at NYT Cooking

    Joy Scouts Cooking Club:

    Caramelized Onions, 255

    2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes:

    Red Onion Dip, 51

    Leek Tart, 163

    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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    55 mins
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