Best Matt Canavan Podcasts (2025)

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Meet Jamie Knee and Matt Kettmann 47:14

27d ago47:14

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On the latest episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin speaks to Jamie Knee, Director of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, and Matt Kettmann, a journalist from the Santa Barbara Independent. They discuss what to expect at the 2025 Santa Barbara Culinary Experience and what makes Santa Barbara such a compelling food and wine destin…

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Meet Laura Rafaty Again 47:03

1M ago47:03

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On the latest episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin speaks to Napa Valley Museum Executive Director Laura Rafaty about the Julia Child: Recipe for Life exhibition, which opens at the Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture in April. They discuss Julia’s return to Napa and her connection to California wine, as well as the backstory of th…

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Meet Clarissa Wei 55:26

3M ago55:26

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On the latest episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin speaks to Clarissa Wei, author of “Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation,” which received the IACP Julia Child First Book Award in 2024. Todd and Clarissa discuss what distinguishes Taiwanese cooking, the book’s focus on Taiwanese identity and how she plans to …

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Meet Paula Johnson Again 46:21

6M ago46:21

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes back culinary historian, author and museum curator Paula Johnson. They discuss her new book, “Julia Child’s Kitchen,” a deep dive into the design, tools and legacy of this iconic space. The discuss what makes Julia’s kitchen so special and Paula’s favorite stories from the book. Plus, Paul…

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Meet Sara Franklin Again 44:50

6M ago44:50

44:50

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes back culinary historian and author Sara Franklin. They discuss Sara’s recent book, “The Editor,” a biography of Julia’s longtime editor, Judith Jones, who also worked with legendary cookbooks authors like Edna Lewis, Madhur Jaffrey, Claudia Roden and Lidia Bastianich. Plus, Sara shares her…

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Meet Alice Waters Again 54:33

11M ago54:33

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, we’re revisiting our conversation with 2024 Julia Child Award recipient Alice Waters. Alice is a chef, author, food activist and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. Host Todd Schulkin and Alice discuss the Edible Schoolyard Project, which she founded in 1995, and which advoc…

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Meet Sherry Villanueva 47:17

1y ago47:17

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes restaurateur Sherry Villanueva, the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality, a Santa Barbara-based restaurant and hotel operator, and a longtime supporter of Taste of Santa Barbara. They discuss Sherry’s road to success in hospitality and how to make the most of a visit to Santa B…

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Meet Hannah Che 55:47

1y ago55:47

55:47

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food writer and chef Hannah Che. They discuss Chinese cooking (Julia’s favorite cuisine after French), Hannah’s IACP Julia Child First Book Award–winning The Vegan Chinese Kitchen: Recipes and Modern Stories from a Thousand-Year-Old Tradition, and how she is using the accompanying grant. P…

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Meet Hillary Dixler Canavan 45:27

1y ago45:27

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food writer Hillary Dixler Canavan for a deep dive into the restaurant scene in the U.S. and around the world. They discuss Eater’s recommendations on where to eat worldwide—including in Salvador, Brazil; Udon Thani, Thailand; Osaka, Japan; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin—and what we can expect f…

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Meet Chris Keyser and Emily Bensinger 1:01:08

1+ y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

To celebrate season two of “Julia,” now streaming on Max, this week’s Inside Julia’s Kitchen features series writers Chris Keyser and Emily Bensinger. Host Todd Schulkin talks to Chris and Emily about what interested them in Julia’s story and why they choose to focus on her groundbreaking television series, “The French Chef.” They also share a snea…

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Meet Christine Tobin 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

To celebrate season two of “Julia,” Max’s scripted series inspired by Julia’s life, we’re revisiting episode 164. Tune in to hear host Todd Schulkin in conversation with the show’s food stylist, Christine Tobin. They discuss styling food for film and television, how the choreography and the food for the scenes come together, and why working in rest…

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Meet Kimberly Carver 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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To celebrate season two of “Julia,” Max’s scripted series inspired by Julia’s life, we’re revisiting episode 158. Tune in to hear host Todd Schulkin in conversation with television producer Kimberly Carver, the force behind both “Julia,” and “The Julia Child Challenge,” a Food Network cooking competition. They discuss how both shows came to be, the…

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Meet Fiona Glascott and Daniel Goldfarb 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

49:56

To celebrate season two of “Julia,” Max’s scripted series inspired by Julia’s life, we’re revisiting episode 154. Tune in to hear host Todd Schulkin in conversation with actress Fiona Glascott, who portrays Julia’s long-time editor, Judith Jones, and Daniel Goldfarb, who helped bring Julia’s story to the small screen. Fiona and Daniel share their p…

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Meet Nancy Silverton 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Nancy Silverton. They discuss Italian food in America, as well as Italian food in Italy, resilience in the restaurant industry, and Nancy’s new cookbook, The Cookie That Changed My Life. Plus, Nancy shares her famous Julia Moment. Heritage Radio Netw…

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Happy Birthday, Julia Child! 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

This week, on a very special episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, we’re celebrating what would have been Julia’s 111th birthday. Join host Todd Schulkin, as he highlights some of our favorite Julia Moments from the last year, including Julia memories shared by chef and restaurateur Serigne Mbaye of DAKAR NOLA; Rachel Stroer, President of the Land Ins…

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Meet Alice Waters 53:53

2y ago53:53

53:53

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food world legend Alice Waters. They discuss the Edible Schoolyard Project and the Alice Waters Institute for Edible Education, a collaboration with the University of California, Davis. Alice shares her radical thinking about today's food world, diving into the connections between our food…

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Meet Sean Sherman 49:28

2y ago49:28

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes 2023 Julia Child Award recipient Sean Sherman. They discuss the chef, cookbook author, and activist’s background, the work he’s doing to preserve and expand indigenous food knowledge, and what it means to receive the 9th annual Julia Child award. Plus, as always, Sean shares a Julia Moment…

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Meet Andrea Downing 45:08

2y ago45:08

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Andrea Downing, President of PBS Distribution, a joint venture between PBS and GBH, which was home to “The French Chef,” Julia’s groundbreaking first television show. Todd and Andrea discuss Julia’s streaming revival, including where and how you can watch Julia’s TV shows, and how PBS is t…

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Meet Devin Spencer 46:16

2y ago46:16

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes abalone farmer Devin Spencer of The Cultured Abalone Farm in Santa Barbara County. They dive into all things red abalone, how it’s farmed, and how and where it's most commonly eaten. They also discuss the Cultured Abalone Farm’s conservation efforts, including their work with white abalone…

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Meet Johann Moonesinghe 51:05

2y ago51:05

51:05

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Johann Moonesinghe, the CEO and Co-Founder of inKind, a restaurant financing company that provides capital in exchange for food and beverage credits—they've invested in more than 750 restaurants to date. They discuss inKind’s unique new model for restaurant financing and how inKind support…

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Meet Krista Harris and Sandra Adu Zelli 54:20

2y ago54:20

54:20

This week, on a special episode of Inside Julia’s Kitchen, we’re taking you to the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market where host Todd Schulkin spoke with Krista Harris of Edible Santa Barbara and Sandra Adu Zelli of Gipsy Hill Bakery, as part of the second annual Taste of Santa Barbara, presented by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership …

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Laura Rafaty and Cynthia Jones 44:06

2y ago44:06

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Laura Rafaty, the Executive Director at the Napa Valley Museum Yountville, and Cynthia Jones, the Director of Museum Experiences, Exhibitions and Engagement at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. They discuss Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, a new touring exhibition devoted to Juli…

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Meet Gavin Kaysen 54:01

2y ago54:01

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Minneapolis chef and restaurateur Gavin Kaysen. They discuss the Twin Cities food scene and the expansion of Gavin’s restaurant and catering company, as well as his first cookbook, At Home, and his work with the American Bocuse d’Or team. Plus, as always, Gavin shares a Julia Moment. Photo…

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Meet Shari Bayer 43:43

2y ago43:43

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Shari Bayer, a culinary and hospitality PR specialist and the host of the All in the Industry podcast on Heritage Radio Network. They discuss Shari’s long-running podcast and her new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World. Plus, as always, Shari shares a Julia Mom…

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Meet Serigne Mbaye 50:00

2y ago50:00

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA, a modern Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans. They discuss merging Senegalese and American cooking, how New Orleans’ cuisine is being redefined, and the future of the city’s food scene. Plus, as always, Serigne shares a Julia Moment. Photo Courtesy of Jam…

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Meet Jon Bonné 51:51

2y ago51:51

51:51

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes wine expert and author Jon Bonné. They discuss the evolution of French wine culture; Jon’s recently published two-volume book, The New French Wine: Redefining the World’s Greatest Wine Culture; how French winemaking has changed since Julia lived in France; and the natural, organic, and bio…

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Meet Danielle Dall'Armi Hahn 46:44

2y ago46:44

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Danielle Dall'Armi Hahn, co-owner and co-founder of California’s Rose Story Farm, which is home to the Julia Child Rose. They discuss the origins of the Julia Child Rose, breeding roses versus growing roses, and Danielle’s new book, The Color of Roses: A Curated Spectrum of 300 Blooms. Plu…

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Meet Alex Prud'homme (Again) and Bill Yosses 56:13

2y ago56:13

56:13

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes author Alex Prud’homme and pastry chef Bill Yosses. They discuss Alex’s new book, Dinner with the President, what it’s like to cook at the White House, how food can play a role in diplomacy, and what Presidential food can teach us about American food. Plus, we get another double Julia Mome…

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Meet Daisy and Greg Ryan 1:05:43

2y ago1:05:43

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Chef Daisy Ryan and Greg Ryan of Bell’s restaurant in Los Alamos, California. They discuss how the pandemic shaped their approach to being restaurateurs, running a mini restaurant empire in a small town, how to make working in hospitality more equitable and sustainable, and their non-profi…

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Meet Barkha Cardoz 47:36

2y ago47:36

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes culinary entrepreneur Barkha Cardoz. They discuss the life and work of Barkha’s late husband, Chef Floyd Cardoz; how she’s turning tragedy into a living legacy; and the Cardoz Kitchen Collection, a line of spices and masalas created with Burlap and Barrel. Plus, as always, Barkha shares a …

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Meet Sylvie Bigar 45:20

2y ago45:20

45:20

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar to discuss her new memoir, Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family, and the Stew That Saved My Soul. They dive into the complex history of this legendary French dish, the actual vessel it’s cooked in, and how researching and writing about cassoulet l…

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Meet Leni Sorensen 54:45

2+ y ago54:45

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Leni Sorensen, the former African American Research Historian at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, who now writes and lectures on food history and teaches rural life skills from her farm in Virginia. They discuss African America contributions to American food, how being a farmer informs Leni’…

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Meet Ken Albala 45:27

2+ y ago45:27

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin talks to culinary historian Ken Albala about his new book, The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots & Outrageous Desserts. They discuss the history and future of gelatin; the differences between aspic, gelatin, and Jell-O; and the connection between gelatin and booze. Plus, as always,…

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Meet Paolo Lucchesi 52:03

2+ y ago52:03

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin talks to Paolo Lucchesi, the Editorial Director of Resy, about the state of the restaurant industry and what’s to come for dining and hospitality in 2023. They discuss steakhouse versus plant-based dining trends, as well as the challenges faced by restaurants, and how Resy works with the hospitalit…

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Meet Christine Sahadi 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Christine Sahadi Whelan, culinary director and fourth generation co-owner of Sahadi’s in Brooklyn and author of Flavors of the Sun: The Sahadi’s Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Using Middle Eastern Ingredients. They discuss Christine’s book receiving the 2022 IACP Julia Child First Coo…

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Meet Frank Barron 46:32

2+ y ago46:32

46:32

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Paris-based baker and cookbook author Frank Barron. They discuss Frank’s debut cookbook, Sweet Paris: Seasonal Recipes from an American Baker in France, the romance versus reality of living in France, American baking versus French baking, and the holiday season in the City of Light. As alw…

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Meet Melissa Sorongon 50:29

2+ y ago50:29

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes farmer and baker Melissa Sorongon of Piedrasassi Wine & Bread on California’s Central Coast. Todd asks Melissa about which came first, growing her own grain or bread-baking, the challenges of small-scale farming, and her community-based equipment sharing resource: California Plowshare…

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Meet Stephanie Izard 41:56

2+ y ago41:56

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen host Todd Schulkin welcomes chef Stephanie Izard, who helms celebrated restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles. They discuss how Stephanie balances celebrity, being a chef, and running multiple restaurants; chef competition shows and food reality TV; and, of course, goat. Plus, Stephanie shares a Julia Moment. Her…

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A Sneak Peek of Mattei’s Tavern 49:11

2+ y ago49:11

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, we’re sharing a live recording from a recent event held at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos, and hosted by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience. At this special sneak peek event, Todd Schulkin spoke to the food and beverage team behind the reopening of this historic inn and restaurant, including Executive Chef Rho…

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Meet Frank Reese 56:57

2+ y ago56:57

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen host Todd Schulkin welcomes Frank Reese, the president and founder of the Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in Lindsborg, Kansas, and founder of the Good Shepherd Conservancy. They discuss the history of standardbred poultry, how heritage breeds differ from supermarket birds, and how Frank cooks his Thanksgiving turkey…

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Meet Robert Simonson 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

52:12

This week, on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes cocktail expert Robert Simonson. They discuss Robert’s new book, Modern Classic Cocktails, the origins of the cocktail, what distinguishes a modern cocktail from a classic cocktail, and the best cocktail to serve on Thanksgiving. As always, Robert shares a Julia Moment. Photo Courtes…

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Meet Carlton McCoy 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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This week, on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier, host of Nomad on CNN, and Chief Executive Officer of Lawrence Wine Estates, based in California’s Napa Valley. They discuss McCoy’s journey from C-CAP scholarship recipient to CEO and how the Roots Fund is working to address the lack of diversity in t…

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Meet Claudia Fleming 42:40

2+ y ago42:40

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This week, on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes celebrated pastry chef Claudia Fleming. They discuss her role as the Executive Culinary Director for New York’s Daily Provisions in New York City, her long-awaited new cookbook, Delectable, and which desserts and savory recipes she keeps coming back to. Plus, Claudia shares her Julia…

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Meet Rachel Stroer 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Rachel Stroer, President of The Land Institute, a non-profit research organization and leader in the global movement to create perennial, intrinsically regenerative, scalable agriculture. They discuss how perennial crops help us address climate change and contribute to sustainable far…

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Meet Rose Levy Beranbaum 49:37

2+ y ago49:37

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This week, on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin talks to award-winning cookbook author and respected baking authority Rose Levy Beranbaum about her latest book, The Cookie Bible. They also dive into how Rose discovered her passion for baking, what you need to know about flour when baking cookies, and how Rose works with her collaborators. …

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Meet Eric Ripert 52:14

2+ y ago52:14

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes French chef Eric Ripert of New York’s four-star seafood restaurant Le Bernardin. They discuss fine dining in today’s post-pandemic world, the evolution of French food in America, and his work with the food rescue non-profit organization City Harvest. Plus, as always, Eric shares a Julia Mo…

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Meet Grace Young Again 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, award-winning cookbook author, culinary historian, wok expert, filmmaker, and activist Grace Young returns to discuss receiving the 2022 Julia Child Award. Host Todd Schulkin asks Grace what it means to be the first Asian-American recipient, why saving Chinese restaurants and Chinatowns is so vital, and how she’…

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Meet Fabian Bravo 56:20

2+ y ago56:20

56:20

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes winemaker Fabian Bravo of The Brander Vineyard in Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley. They discuss Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc and wine produced in the region’s seven AVAs, Fabian’s path to becoming a winemaker, and Casita de Bravo, the wine label he runs with his wife, Megan. As a…

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Meet Kevin Morse 46:33

2+ y ago46:33

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Kevin Morse, the founder of Cairnspring Mills in Western Washington State. They discuss how Cairnspring is rebuilding our food system through milling, why we need more mills to thrive, and how he sees local mills as a tool for revitalizing rural communities. As always, Kevin shares a …

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Happy Birthday, Julia: Part II 33:14

3y ago33:14

33:14

In part II of our special Julia Moment double episode, we’re celebrating Julia’s birthday by highlighting Julia’s impact as a teacher, as well as memories of her unforgettable warmth and hospitality. This week’s Julia Moments come from chef, cooking teacher and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich, New York Times food writer Eric Kim, 2021 Julia Child Aw…

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