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

An episode of [The Joy of Cooking Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1779376136), 4 Feb 2026, 59 min.

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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. Thank You To Our Sponsor: Rombauer Vineyards Use Code JOYPOD for 15% off your first order Must be 21 or older to enjoy Support the Pod: Buy the 2019 edition of the Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking Instagram Joy of Cooking Substack newsletter Joy of Cooking Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop Patreon Guest Links: Nancy’s Probiotic Foods website Nancy’s on Instagram Mentions on the Podcast: Wolf in the Woods (San Diego restaurant) Carne & Hueso (San Diego restaurant) Kabalito Jordanian Freekeh (the brand we purchased that needed to be rinsed thoroughly!) “Chuck Kesey, Probiotic Yogurt Pioneer, Dies at 87” (NYT) “Remembering the Grateful Dead’s Sunshine Daydream Concert: Still Grateful 50 Years Later” (Nancy’s website) Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew Barton A TikTok-inspired broiled cottage cheese toast recipe (representative) Darigold Oregon State University’s Dairy Research Center and Dairy Processing Program Çilbir eggs or Turkish-style poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and chile butter (Nik Sharma recipe) Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Yogurt and Honey Panna Cotta, 821 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Freekeh with Greens, Chickpeas, and Halloumi, 338 Arroz Con Pollo, 424 Flourless Nut Balls are only in the older Joys: p. 769 in the 2006 edition; p. 706 in the 1975 edition; p. 669 in the 1963 edition Thank you to our sponsor: Marshall's Haute Sauce (Use Code: hautejoy for 20% off) Thank you for listening to The Joy of Cooking Podcast with your hosts, John Becker, Megan Scott, and Shannon Larson. Call or text our hotline with questions, hopes, history, or where you find joy at 503-395-8858. Connect with us on Instagram @thejoyofcooking Want to support our podcast? Please write us a review, spread the word on social media, or give to our Patreon Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House Audio Engineer: Haley Bowers Production Coordinator: Dave Drusky

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