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 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.
Joy of Cooking Podcast Summer Break Announcement: We will be taking a break to enjoy all our fave Summer activities. We will be back to our weekly schedule starting at the end of August. We're leaving you with a bit of homework: our favorite summer recipes.
Episode 31: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guests, Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin, 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 sauces.
Episode 30: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Holly Ong, 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 crab.
Episode 29: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jon Washington, 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 pizza.
Episode 28: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Sarah Ahn, 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 caviar.
Episode 27: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Robin Wheelright, owner of Vivienne Culinary Bookstore, 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 rhubarb.
Episode 26: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Claire Lower, 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 sandwiches.
Episode 25: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Christopher Kimball of Milk Street, 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 handmade pasta.
Episode 24: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, to discuss the history of The Joy of Cooking, recipes, and stories, as well as 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 1963 edition of Joy of Cooking.
Episode 23: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Margaret Eby, 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 duck eggs.
Episode 22: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Jordan Mishra Johnson, 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 preserved lemons.
Episode 21: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Kristin Donnelly, 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 vegetarian noodles.
Episode 20: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Cathy Barrow, 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 sourdough bread baking.
Episode 19: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo Beans, 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 dried beans.
Episode 18: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Meghan Splawn, 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 canned pumpkin.
Episode 17: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Hannah Chamberlain, 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 gin cocktails
Episode 16: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Dr. Julia Skinner, 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 recipe writing.
Episode 15: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Shannon Larson, and their guest, Dirk 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 shallots.
Episode 14: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend, Sarah Marshall, and their guest, Nicole Kondra, to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about casseroles.
Episode 13: John and Megan set the table with their co-host and friend Shannon Larson and their guest Ana Johns to discuss Joy of Cooking recipes and stories, kitchen victories and miseries, and, most importantly, what they are all cooking and eating. Join us at the table for a casual culinary chat about olives.
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.
