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Pooja Bavishi, Queen of Heavenly Ice Cream

Pooja Bavishi is the founder of Malai, an ice cream company that employs flavors highlighting the culture and traditions that she grew up with. She talks to us about how she comes up with flavor combos; what she’s the most proud of, culinarily; and one of the concoctions she came up with that will never see the light of day.

Food with Mark Bittman: Ted Genoways

The journalist talks to Mark and Kate about his latest reporting, which focuses on allegations of human trafficking at a JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. The viral TikTok video that started it all, the thousands of Haitian migrants in the crosshairs, and how JBS’ HR department saw it as a positive thing. Plus, what it’s like to report such an emotional story.

The Best Oatmeal Is Like Risotto

My dad is a very gentle, patient person, and now, in my forties, I’m finally getting some cooking lessons from him. Nothing formal, and 99 per cent of the time it happens organically, but he’s taught me some memorable techniques. Here’s his practically foolproof method for oatmeal, plus a dozen ideas for mix-ins.

Food with Mark Bittman: Laurie Woolever

The writer—and ex-Mario Batali employee and assistant to Anthony Bourdain for a decade—talks to Kate about how (and if) kitchen culture has changed since the early-aughts heydey; why she never felt like a victim; her new memoir, Care and Feeding; and how Anthony Bourdain put people at ease—and why people loved him so much. 

Food with Mark Bittman: Sutton Foster

The Broadway star talks to Kate about a complex mother-daughter relationship—and the therapeutic nature of writing a memoir, coming up in the worlds of acting and food, and crocheting for Hugh Jackman.

Should We Be Eating Meat?

Some factor, or a combination of factors, has made me a real purist when it comes to eating meat. The transition started at home, but now I find myself questioning whether or not I can casually order meat when I’m dining out.

Food with Mark Bittman: Alton Brown

The writer, chef, and TV star talks to Mark and Kate about fame, “then” and now; the problem with memory—and memoir; falling up the stairs; his farewell tour; and eating on the road, monastically.

Food with Mark Bittman: Ashley Gearhardt and Kelly Brownell

Food addiction and the path to real, positive change.

The Missing Ingredient

When one of our staple ingredients is no longer available to us, how can we continue to enjoy foods that have felt commonplace? We reached out to some of our favorite cooks and put together a collection of recipes that usually have eggs, but don’t here, and yet will still scratch that itch.

Food with Mark Bittman: Bradley Tusk

Feeding people is a solvable problem.

Food with Mark Bittman: Phoebe Robinson

The beauty of nerding out.

Food with Mark Bittman: Jeremy Salamon

Hungarian food from a second generation point of view.

Food with Mark Bittman: Ben Mims

The soul of a cookie.

Presenting Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Books, kitchen happiness, awesome things to eat, and a few random treats.

Learning to Cook, Straight From the Source

Lisa Kyung Gross’s inspiring women-led organization, League of Kitchens, brings us all together in one of the ways we love most.

Chinese Food Is Not a Monolith

Some light debunking, knowledge dropping, and recipes, with Betty Liu.

Food with Mark Bittman: Al Roker and Courtney Roker Laga

Bringing the charm.

For Renee Erickson, Learning to Paint Turned Her Into a Chef

Painting and cooking share so much, especially when it comes to prep – and plating.

Food with Mark Bittman: Alice Driver

Reporter Alice Driver talks with Mark and Kate about her work with Arkansas-based Tyson employees – many of whom are immigrants and refugees – for her book, Life and Death of the American Worker. She explains why the number of injuries at the company is higher than reported; how employees feel gaslit; why support for meatpacking companies – and, by default, their cruel practices – is bipartisan; and the growing role of children in the industry.

Food with Mark Bittman: Max Wittawat and Jen Saesue

Jen Saesue and Max Wittawat, owner and chef (respectively) at NYC’s wildly successful Bangkok Supper Club, talk to Kate and Mark about bringing Bangkok to life in New York, being jaded by fine dining, the art of ordering Thai food, and the secret to Max’s toasted rice powder.