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Thanksgiving Throwback (2017): From Calcutta to Kenji's Make-Ahead Mashed
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We're putting the finishing touches on our 2025 Thanksgiving special, but in the meantime we have a special treat: We're re-releasing our first-ever Thanksgiving episode from 2017! Reporter Sandip Roy desperately seeks turkey in Calcutta; Kenji López-Alt reveals his secrets to make-ahead mashed potatoes; Dan Pashman spins the wheel of Thanksgiving anxiety; we find out from Dr. Aaron Carroll whether tryptophan really makes us sleepy; Adam Gopnik shares the story of his first Thanksgiving in New York City; and wine expert Stephen Meuse tells us the best wines for the season. Get our recipe for Tea-Rubbed Maple Turkey here . Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify