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Proof contributor Aaron Pang wasn't sure if he'd find community and people to eat with when he arrived in Iowa to attend his creative writing program. In this episode, Aaron offers listeners a slice into his life today, and shares the mic with his ride-or-die culinary companion, Connie Chen. Make our version of Aaron and Connie's beloved "Filet-O-Fish" sandwich with our recipe for Crispy Fish Sandwiches! Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story comes from The Hustle, the new podcast series from Feet in 2 Worlds about the ways immigrants navigate a changing economy — today and throughout history. In the face of oppressive working conditions and economic exploitation, thousands of predominantly Mexican American women in San Antonio took a stand against the pecan industry's giants in 1938. Their determination and the strike's eventual success serves as a reminder of the potential for collective action. Feet in 2 Worlds and Proof contributor Avery Thompson reports. To learn more about Feet in 2 Worlds' mini-series: The Hustle, visit their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dig into Ireland's storied spirit, poitin, Peru's historic beverage, chicha and Uganda's traditional brew, malwa. What accounts for their staying power, and how has their popularity transcended time? Avery Thompson, Julie Carli, and Anne Kirya report. Turn this ⁠Irish Coffee⁠ into a Belfast Coffee by replacing the whiskey with poitin! Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proof's fact-checker sets off in search of Georgia's famed dish. Craving Georgian food now? Check out America's Test Kitchen's recipe for Adjaruli Khachapuri! Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know our America's Test Kitchen colleague Sarah Ahn as the popular content creator behind the social media account, @AhnestKitchen. Sarah chronicles her mother Nam Soon's Korean recipes against the backdrop of her everyday, regular life at home. What you might not know is the backstory behind her social media account, and how it became the inspiration for her and Nam Soon's New York Times best-selling cook. Proof's Managing Producer Yumi Araki reports. To learn more about Sarah and Nam Soon's recipes, check out their cookbook Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans love ice, and it's no surprise given the food's (yes, you read that right; ice is a food) rich history and its start as an American invention. In this episode, we look at the history, science, and culture of ice and why it's such an iconic culinary item. Claudia Rosenbaum reports. If directional freezing is too much of a hassle for you, try our Reviews Team's favorite Countertop Ice-Makers! Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to introduce Proof listeners to a new video podcast from America's Test Kitchen! Each episode of In the Test Kitchen is a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and lively discussions with guests from the culinary world and beyond. The premiere episode features comedian Matteo Lane, who has comedy special called The Al Dente Special coming out on Hulu in May. He's also just released a book called Your Pasta Sucks, which Dan and his cohost–ATK Food Stylist, Elle Simon Scott–really get into. Make sure to listen, watch, subscribe, and leave a comment so that other listeners can find both Proof and In the Test Kitchen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his quest to brew the perfect cup of tea, reporter Jerome Campbell gathers insights from a tea historian and a chemist. Is loose-leaf really worth the hassle? What actually happens when you microwave tea? And can you fix a cup of tea that's been brewed for too long? Join us in this week's episode of Proof as we investigate tea truths and tea myths. If you are brewing your tea loose-leaf style, check out our Reviews Team's suggestions for the Best Basket-Style Tea Infusers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder why food tastes so much better after a long hike? Reporter Otis Gray climbs up the White Mountains in New Hampshire in search of answers at the Mizpah Hut, a lodge along the Appalachian Trail. Food Scientist Arielle Johnson makes an omniscient appearance. April 17 is the last day to vote for our miniseries '100 Proof' in the Best Limited Series categories for this year's Webby Awards! Hungry for the kind of roasted chicken that Grace craves in the episode? Try our Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs, which you can make under an hour. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did content creator Sarah Ahn reconnect with her Korean identity through food? Why does food taste so good at the top of a mountain? Does salt really make tea taste better? We answer these questions and more on the new season of Proof from America's Test Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City.Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the final episode of our Best of Proof: Travel Edition series, we find out what it looks like when you uproot yourself from a familiar culinary place to an unknown city. The Moth performer and writer Aaron Pang dives in with this audio diary that chronicles his move from San Francisco to Iowa City. Make Dumplings at home with our recipe for Chinese Pork Dumplings. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. All new episodes of Proof return in April! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time? Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take flight and join reporter Kate Bernot on a journey to collect the freshest hops for a Denver-based brewery. It's a race against time and every hour counts to extract the peak flavor. Will this team of brewers make it back in time? Have an extra can of beer at home? Use it for dinner tonight to make a Grill-Roasted Beer Can Chicken.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we visit the New York public library and search through their expansive database of restaurant menus from through the decades. Flaming omlettes, Calf Brains on Toast, vichy buttermilk, reporter Doug Mack digs into the archives to see what New Yorkers were eating in 1906.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we explore the history of Koryo Saram cuisine (Korean Soviet cuisine) and learn about the importance of morkovcha--a carrot dish--to one Koryo Saram family.Try making Korean Corn Cheese, a classic bar snack at home. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we take the ferry to Georgia's Sapelo Island to visit the Gullah Geechee community. Every year, storms, salt water, and construction threaten the land. But Sapelo resident Maurice Bailey is fighting to protect the island by reviving Geechee agriculture. Will he succeed? Claire Reynolds reports in this episode from 2023. To learn more about Maurice Bailey's efforts on Sapelo Island, go to saveourlegacyourself.org.Try our version of a Gullah Geechee tradition, Hoppin' John.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Best of Proof: Travel Edition, we replay an episode where one comedian is on a mission to make the Manchester, New Hampsnire the chicken tender capital of the world. Will he succeed?Hungry for some chicken tenders? Try our recipe for Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Slaw.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.Download the America's Test Kitchen app to get access to ATK Classes today! For iPhone users, find it here. For Android users, find it here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 2 of our deep-dive into the history of culinary competition shows, America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte chronicles the shift from our obsession with hyper-competitive, kitchen-stadium battles to our desire for a different kind of culinary competition show; ones that a decidedly nicer. Plus, Garrett peels the curtain back on his own experience as a contestant on America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation, and talks to host Jack Bishop about how a show like that gets made.A programming note: Proof will be back in 2025 to bring you all new episodes, so stay tuned!Make Garrett's final recipe from America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation: Spatchcocked Chicken with Chicken Fat Chimichurri and Tangy Aioli.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Iron Chef to Big British Bake Off, the cooking competition show has been a staple of American entertainment and education for ages. But America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation contestant Garrett Schlichte has seen a shift in these shows over time; whether it's about how competitive they are to what they're cooking, to who their intended audience really is. Garrett takes us behind the scenes across two episodes as he unravels the history and behind-the-scenes insights from the bake-offs and kitchen gauntlets from over the years.Try making a Pillsbury Baking Contest entry with an America's Test Kitchen twist, an irresistible cake called Blueberry Boy Bait.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every March, Sweetwater, Texas celebrates its title as the ‘Rattlesnake Capital of the World'. Dozens of teams compete to cook Texas staples like ribs, brisket and chicken, and in Sweetwater? It's rattlesnake. Who will clinch this year's Rattlesnake Cook Off championship? Avery Thompson reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melipona honey from Mexico is prized for its taste and its medicinal qualities. But melipona bees are under threat; not just from deforestation, pesticides, or habitat loss, but also from the dwindling number of beekeepers who know how to cultivate these special hives. Reporter Maya Kroth takes us to the Yucatan region to chronicle the quiet fight to revive a dying craft. Proof will back after Thanksgiving on December 5th.Make a simple lemonade with a floral twist with our recipe for Lemonade with Honey. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer and former restaurant owner Dionne Reid investigates White Claw's rapid ascendance and its prowess as a gay icon.If you don't have a White Claw in your fridge, make your own vodka soda drink with our recipe for Peach-Basil Vodka Spritzer.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did a Cold War-era American food aid program help ignite the rise of the modern Asian pastry and lead to the creation of milkbread? Clarissa Wei reports.Learn how to make Shokupan or Japanese White Bread at home with our tested recipe.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to impart the "taste of space" into our ice creams, juices, cheeses and even fruit? Reporter Julie Carli dives into the history of foods that have both been made for and inspired by outer space.Make your own Ice Cream at home, using one of our recommended Ice Cream Makers. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if we told you that one of the earliest third places—spots outside of the home and workplace where people can convene and commune with others; often over food—was a tea room? Reporter Lindsey Polevoy traces the history of one such third place run by Polish immigrant, Eve Adams.Bring the fanciness of the tea room home with our recipe for Tea-Infused Crème Brûlée.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.Special thanks to the following ATK Staff for their lending their voice acting skills to this episode:Charlotte ErrityEric Haessler Elizabeth KaufmanAngelica QuintanillaKaren TranIan WatsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we kick off a new season of Proof, we dig into the psychology and science behind our fascination with food shapes. From popcorn to square watermelons, you'll learn that there's a reason behind the choices we make when it comes to what our food looks like. Eliza Rothstein reports.Try making your own sweet and salty popcorn at home, with our recipe for Spicy Caramel Popcorn.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the story story behind those square watermelons? What does rattlesnake taste like? And how do you create the taste of space? Find out as we kick off a new season of Proof next week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we bring you the fourth and final episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.We saved the sweetest for last. Episode 4 follows one test cook's dogged pursuit for the perfect, chewy brownie recipe.Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we bring you the third episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.Episode 3 investigates why what kitchen equipment you use can be just as important as the recipe itself. Exhibit A: Gadget expert Lisa McManus' review of woks, and Exhibit B: Veteran Test Cook Lan Lam's recipe for Cumin Stir-Fried Beef.Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we bring you the second episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.Episode 2 dives into a recipe so simple, it needed science to perfect. You may never see this breakfast staple the same way, ever again. Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, we bring you the first episode of our miniseries where we reveal the backstories behind four iconic recipes from America's Test Kitchen's TV show, which is celebrating its 25th season on air.Episode 1 gives new meaning to a motto we live by: We make the mistakes in the kitchen so you don't have to. Listen to find out how a mistake gave birth to this tried-and-true weeknight recipe.Looking for more recipes that changed the way America cooks? Check out our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the next couple of weeks on our podcast, Proof from America's Test Kitchen, we'll bring you the back stories behind some of our most iconic recipes from the last 25 years. Hosted by longtime ATK cast member Jack Bishop.Discover the 500 Recipes that Changed the Way America Cooks in our 25th Anniversary Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a matter of months, Kelli Nevarez went from first-grade music teacher to pitmaster of the Texas Monthly Top 50 barbecue joint La Vaca Barbecue. Reporter Eliza Rothstein shares the story of how Nevarez is reshaping the future of barbecue.Craving more barbecue tips? Join our grilling expert, Morgan Bolling, as she takes a deep dive into smoke rings.This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South. You can preorder the book where books are sold:IndieBoundAmerica's Test Kitchen StoreAmazonSpecial thanks to our intern Jonny Leonidas who helped make this series a success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transporting a Southern tradition to the North might seem like a tall order, but Cook's Country grilling expert Morgan Bolling knows just how to do it with her annual whole hog roast. Producer Alex Curran-Cardarelli shares the history of whole-hog roasts and Morgan's own story of growth and resilience.Try a taste of Morgan's home state with her recipe for North Carolina Barbecue Pork. This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South. You can preorder the book where books are sold:IndieBoundAmerica's Test Kitchen StoreAmazonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ninfa Laurenzo, or Mama Ninfa as many called her, was a trailblazer and an icon in the city of Houston, Texas. She helped introduce a Tex-Mex classic to the United States with her business savvy, food knowledge, and understanding of people. In this episode, we learn about the life that made Ninfa Laurenzo into the legend she's known as today.Make your own Tacos al Carbon with our tried and tested recipe.This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South. You can preorder the book where books are sold:IndieBoundAmerica's Test Kitchen StoreAmazonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world where barbecuing is considered "dude food" and men's work, Helen Turner is an institution. She's steadily nurtured her style of Tennessee barbecue the traditional way; by using only smoke to flavor her meats over a fire pit. But this style of barbecue is back-breaking work, and Helen may consider retiring. But is she ready to let go? And who would she pass Helen's Bar BQ down to? Find out on the first episode of our miniseries: When Southern Women Cook: The Barbecue Trailblazers.This podcast miniseries is an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South. You can preorder the book where books are sold:IndieBoundAmerica's Test Kitchen StoreAmazonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For far too long, the art of barbecue and grilling have been considered “men's work.” But women were cooking with fire since the earliest days of American history, too. In our next miniseries on Proof, we profile four women who have been stoking embers and bringing the heat to Southern cuisine. The first episode drops Thursday, August 1!This series is also an audio companion to a forthcoming book from America's Test Kitchen called Women Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South. You can preorder the book where books are sold:IndieBoundAmazonAmerica's Test Kitchen StoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cocktail emerges from the dark ages and enters the modern era. In this episode: We meet more innovative mixologists pushing the bounds of what a cocktail can be. And we'll explore the latest installment in the cocktail's long evolution: the zero proof movement.What should you be looking for when buying non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails? Check out our review of Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Cocktails.Further Reading:"After DUI, she quit drinking and opened a bar" by Alexa Juliana Ard, Washington Post"AN INTERVIEW WITH AQXYL STORMS, OWNER OF MINUS MOONSHINE" by Sam Bail, Third Place Bar blogA Proper Drink by Robert SimonsonThe Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails (Edited by David Wondrich & Noah Rothbaum)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 1950s to the 1990s are often dubbed as the cocktail's Dark Ages where drinks like Long Island Iced Teas and Midori Sours reined supreme. The drinks from this time are often reviled or ridiculed, but they made important contributions to cocktail history, too. In this episode: How TGI Fridays, Madonna, and the Cosmopolitan helped define this era of the American cocktail.Further Reading:A Proper Drink by Robert Simonson"1970s Ockctails & Disco Drinks" Difford's Guide"History of the Nightclub" American Nightlife Association"How TGI Fridays Has Influenced Modern Craft Cocktail Culture" in The Thrillist by Kevin AlexanderSpirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters by Derek Brown with Robert YuleStraight Up or on the Rocks: The story of the American cocktail by William Grimes"TGI Fridays Was Once The Hottest Bar In America—What Happened?" in Delish by Hannah Selinger"The Legacy of Joe Baum" in Edible Manhattan by Nancy MatsumotoThe Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails (Edited by David Wondrich & Noah Rothbaum)"The Soviet Union Paid Pepsi With Vodka and Warships in Decades-Long Barter" in Vinepair by Ashlie Hughes (Illustrated by Gerry Selian)"This is the Story of the Rainbow Room" in Punch by Joshua David SteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was Prohibition really the Gilded Age utopia that it's made out to be? In this episode: Cocktail innovation happening in unlikely places under unlikely circumstances. We feature the Bees Knees and the Bloody Mary.Further Reading:A Spiritous Journey by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller"A Study of the Great Immoralities: Saloons in Chicago Before WWI" Ohio State University"Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin" The Mob MuseumLost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes From a Bootlegger's Manual by Matthew RowleyProhibition's Greatest Myths: The Distilled Truth About America's Anti-Alcohol Crusade, Edited by Michael Lewis & Richard F. HammSmashing the Liquor Machine: A Global History of Prohibition by Mark Lawrence Schrad"The Dangers of Common Ownership in an Uncommon Industry" by Jessica Starns Attorney At Law, LLC"The FBI and the American Gangster, 1924-1938" The Federal Bureau of Investigation"The Man in the Green Hat" The United States SenateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did the Industrial Revolution, immigration--and maybe Winston Churchill's mother--give rise to the Golden Age of cocktails in America? We explore the story of the Martini, the Manhattan, and the Daiquiri.Make yourself a cool Gin Martini with our customizable recipe. Further Reading:A Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink by Jared Brown and Anistatia MillerDifford's Guide for Discerning DrinkersImbibe! by David WondrichRise of Industrial America, 1876 to 1900, Library of CongressSANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY DIGITAL EXHIBITSSpirits, Sugar, Water,Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World by Derek Brown with Robert Yule"The First American Hotels," JSTOR by Livia GershonThe Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail with Recipes by Philip GreeneThe New Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroffThe Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails edited by David Wondrich & Noah Rothbaum"This influential Cuban bartender wants to preserve the elegant tradition of the island's cantineros" Washington Post by M. Carrie AllanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cricket World Cup started this week, and fans in New York are celebrating the wickets, the fast bowlers, and biryani. How did the rice dish become the meal of the match? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid reports. (100 Proof will be back on June 20.)Make Biryani at home with our tested recipe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where does the word "cocktail" come from? Who invented it? We explore these questions and the backstories of two drinks from America's early days as a nation: The Mint Julep and the Sazerac. (Special thanks to Joe Gitter and Yiorgos Tsivranidis for their voice acting in this episode.)Try making our Mint Julep and Sazerac recipes at home!Further Reading: "A Brief History of Bitters" Smithsonian Magazine by Peter SmithDifford's Guide for Discerning DrinkersDrink & Learn"The Ice King was a Tudor" Wall Street Journal by Eric FeltenJuke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice - Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-Martin"NEW ORLEANS: A TIMELINE OF ECONOMIC HISTORY" Tulane University by Richard CampanellaThe Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails (Edited by David Wondrich & Noah Rothbaum)Travels of four years and a half in the United States of America by John DavisWhenham Great Pond by John C. Phillips from The Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts"Who Is the Real Father of the Cocktail?" The Daily Beast by Philip GreeneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we kick off Proof's first-ever miniseries. Episode 1 explores how we got to our modern cocktail renaissance. Why were cocktails in the 90s and early 2000s shells of the well-crafted drinks we see today? It took a renegade group of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to resurrect drinks from the cocktail's heyday. Hosted by Cook's Country Editor-in-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin, and reported by Proof's managing producer, Yumi Araki.Looking for a new cocktail shaker? We've tested over a dozen types to find the best options that will fit your home bar.Further Reading:A Proper Drink by Robert SimonsonDifford's Guide for Discerning DrinkersJuke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice - Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni Tipton-MartinStraight Up or On the Rocks - The Story of the American Cocktail by William GrimesTed Saucier's Bottoms Up - Ted Saucier"The born-in-Detroit cocktail that has spawned countless variations," Washington Post by M. Carrie AllanThe New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist by Dale DeGroffThe Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails (Edited by David Wondrich & Noah Rothbaum)Special thanks to the following recording studios:Brooklyn Podcasting StudioSignature Sound StudiosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even before the Stone Age, our ancestors were thinking about what happens when we combine one flavor with another, both in the primordial kitchen and behind the prehistoric bar. Fast-forward to today, and the carefully crafted cocktail is all around us. But what if we told you it wasn't always this way?Welcome to Proof's first-ever miniseries: 100 Proof: The Journey of the American Cocktail. Over six episodes, we'll look at the rise and fall--and subsequent resurgence--of the American cocktail, and contemplate what forces led to our modern cocktail renaissance. We'll also share some recipes along the way. Hosted by Cook's Country Editor-In-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin, and reported by Proof's managing producer, Yumi Araki.Episode 1 drops March 23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can saliva change the way our food tastes? Does it affect our cooking? In our Season 16 finale, reporter Jacklyn Kim digs into the unexpected ingredient that we end up adding to every meal.Proof will be back later in May with a 6-part miniseries on the history of cocktails! Until then, stimulate your taste buds and break out the cast iron with the Test Kitchen recipe for Cast Iron Margherita Pizza. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1951, the Explorer's Club hosted an extravagant banquet that had 250,000-year-old woolly mammoth on the menu. The dinner raised eyebrows back then as it does now. What does it mean to seek out "exotic" foods? Why do we do it? And was it really wooly mammoth that was on the menu? Reporter Doug Mack digs in.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're headed to the riverbanks of the Magdalena River to experience a Colombian tradition of eating stew, called the paseo del rio. Journalist Camilo Garzón shares how the mighty river and the stew have been at the center of Colombia's past and present. Hear more of Camilo's work at Cuentero Productions.Invite some friends over to enjoy Colombia's signature three-meat stew, Sancocho at home with our tested recipe. Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when you have to boycott your favorite food? Reporter Makepeace Sitlhou travels home to Northern India to confront this reality with her favorite dish: The Manipuri Thali. Heads up: This episode includes descriptions of violence.Get a 14-day free trial for an America's Test Kitchen digital subscription here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.