On this week’s episode of Special Sauce, we talk to the Washington Post’s about diversity and his deep dive into MSG. It’s the first segment in Special Sauce’s new collaboration with The Washington Post. Plus, , Aaron and Ed all weigh in…
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The terrific crime writer Laura Lippman (My Life as a Villainess, Dream Girl) talks about why she’s afraid of not being afraid when she writes. Plus Kenji and Laura both weigh in on how they get their kids to eat their vegetables.
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On this week’s episode of Special Sauce, we talk about joyful music and an incredibly moving memoir with Michelle Zauner, the leader of the band Japanese Breakfast. She’s the author of the heart-rending . Plus, Kenji weighs in on the…
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On this week’s Special Sauce, we’re joined by Colombiana author Mariana Velásquez who talks about the incredible cultural and culinary diversity of her beloved native country. Plus, Kenji shares his love of Colombia, gained from his…
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On this episode of Special Sauce, we’re joined by the incredible youtuber, podcaster and author Katie Quinn who says that metaphorically speaking, people ferment just like cheese wine and bread. Plus, Kenji adds his two cents about Katie and…
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On this week’s episode of Special Sauce, we’re joined by Reem Kassis, the thought provoking author of The Palestinian Table and her new book, The Arabesque Table. Plus, Kenji gives us some helpful tips of making falafel at home, courtesy of the…
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On this week’s Special Sauce, we’re joined by NY State Senator and Colombian-American Jessica Ramos who talks about her fearless approach to food activism as she fights for both her diverse constituents and the rights of migrant farm workers. …
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On this week’s episode of Special Sauce, we’re joined by the brilliant and hilarious comedian, actor, writer and producer Susie Essman. Essman explains how her pandemic cooking increased her husbands ardor, plus she gives us a special sneak peak…
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On this week’s episode of Special Sauce we’re joined by Chef Nina Compton who talks about her experience working in fine dining as a woman of color, how her restaurants have grappled with the pandemic, and the imperiled hospitality industry in her…
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On this week’s episode of Special Sauce legendary food writer and television cook Nigella Lawson gets real about both her new book “Cook, Eat, Repeat,” and the remarkable arc of her life and career. Then Kenji stops in to sing Nigella’s praises and…
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Welcome to Special Sauce, a James Beard–nominated podcast hosted by Serious Eats founder Ed Levine.
Join us each week for intimate conversations about food and life between Ed and well-known food lovers like Calvin Trillin, Ruth Reichl, and Chris Kimball.
Special Sauce with Ed Levine is part of the Dotdash family.