The Joy of Cooking Podcast

The Joy of Creation Production House

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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.

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The Joy of Cooking Podcast

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Tamar Adler: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Ride of Book Writing

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.

1h 7min•Mar 18, 2026

Cynthia Nims: A Casual Culinary Chat About: Planning Social Gatherings.

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.

59min•Mar 4, 2026

Mashama Bailey of The Grey Restaurant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Paris.

Episode 54, 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.

1h 4min•Feb 18, 2026

Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt: A Casual Culinary Chat About Yogurt

Episode 52, Sheryl Kesey Thompson of Nancy's Yogurt. John and Megan set the table with producer Sarah Marshall and their guest, Sheryl, 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 yogurt.

59min•Feb 4, 2026

Naomi Tomky: A Casual Culinary Chat About Whole Grains

Episode 51, Naomi Tomky. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Naomi Tomki, 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 whole grains.

1h 3min•Jan 21, 2026

Kelly Kate Warren: A Casual Culinary Chat About Backpacking Food

Episode 50, Kelly Kate Warren. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Kelly Kate Warren, 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 Backpacking Food.

59min•Jan 8, 2026

Coco Morante: A Casual Culinary Chat About Restaurants in Portland & Eugene

Episode 49, Coco Morante. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guest, Coco Morente, 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 restaurants in Portland & Eugene.

1h 6min•Dec 17, 2025

Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars: A Casual Culinary Chat About Canning Safety.

Episode 48, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larsson, and their guest, Marisa McClellan of Food In Jars, 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 canning Safety.

1h 7min•Dec 10, 2025

Erin Jeanne McDowell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Pie

Episode 47, Erin Jeanne McDowell. John and Megan set the table with their producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Erin Jeanne McDowell, 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 pie.

1h 5min•Dec 3, 2025

Maggie Hoffman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Black Currant Vinegar

Episode 46, Maggie Hoffman. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Maggie Hoffman, 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 black currant vinegar.

58min•Nov 26, 2025

Gillian Beck: A Casual Culinary Chat About The Recipe Index

Episode 45, Gillian Beck. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Gillian Beck, 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 recipe index.

1h 3min•Nov 19, 2025

Kate McDermott: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meringue.

Episode 44, Kate McDermott. John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson and their guest, Kate McDermott, 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 meringue.

1h 2min•Nov 12, 2025

Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: A Casual Culinary Chat About Meal Planning.

Episode 43, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji: John and Megan set the table with their friend Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jyoti Mukharji & Auyon Mukharji, 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 meal planning.

1h 4min•Nov 5, 2025

Rosie Grant: A Casual Culinary Chat About Our Cookbooks That Have Given Up The Ghost

Episode 42, Rosie Grant: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and producer, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Rosie Grant, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they're all cooking and eating. It is our Halloween episode, wander the graveyard with us, and then join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about our cookbooks that have given up the ghost.

58min•Oct 29, 2025

Jim Meehan: A Casual Culinary Chat About Batch Cocktails

Episode 41, Jim Meehan: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jim Meehan, 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 batch cocktails.

1h 4min•Oct 22, 2025

Peter Kim: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ramen

Episode 40, Peter Kim: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Peter Kim, 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 ramen.

54min•Oct 15, 2025

Sarah Marshall: A Casual Culinary Chat About Frozen Treats

Episode 39, Sarah Marshall: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Sarah Marshall, 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 frozen treats.

1h 0min•Oct 8, 2025

Shane Mitchell: A Casual Culinary Chat About Ride-Or-Die Joy Recipes

Episode 38, Shane Mitchell: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Shane Mitchell, 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 ride-or-die Joy recipes.

57min•Oct 1, 2025

Maureen Abood: A Casual Culinary Chat About Homemade Yogurt

Episode 37, Maureen Abood: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Maureen Abood, 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 homemade yogurt.

54min•Sep 24, 2025

Lane Selman: A Casual Culinary Chat About Radicchio

Episode 36, Lane Selman: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Lane Selman, 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 Radicchio.

1h 6min•Sep 17, 2025

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