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

An episode of [The Joy of Cooking Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1779376136), 4 Mar 2026, 1 h 00 min.

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Episode 54, 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. 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: Cynthia Nims’ website Cynthia Nims on Instagram Cynthia’s “Long Live the Recipe Box” newsletter (Substack) Cynthia’s “Seafood Savvy” newsletter (Substack) Books by Cynthia Nims: Crab Oysters Shellfish The Essential Shellfish Collection (A new 3-volume special edition box set!) Mentions on the Podcast: Merrymount Frankfurters (Cooks.com) Joy Scouts Cooking Club: Roasted Mushroom Lasagne, 310 2019 Joy of Cooking Recipes: Carottes Râpées (French Grated Carrot Salad), 125 Tuna-Vegetable Casserole, 538 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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