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Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman Dishes On Julia Child And Thanksgiving

Nov 20, 2023

Deb Perelman, culinary icon and author of the cookbook 'Keepers', shares how her mom learned to cook from Julia Child, why she believes in following recipes, and what her new cookbook is all about. They also discuss Thanksgiving plans and delicious dishes, the joy of being invited for dinner, and imagine a conversation with Julia Child.

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Quick takeaways

Deb Perelman's cooking style is influenced by Julia Child, focusing on making cooking accessible to home cooks.

Deb Perlman prioritizes simplicity and a positive cooking experience in her recipe development.

Deep dives

Deb Perlman's Journey: From Hobby Blogger to Culinary Icon

Deb Perlman, the founder of Smitten Kitchen, began her blog in 2006 as a hobby without any professional culinary experience. Surprisingly, her recipes and opinionated approach to cooking quickly gained popularity. Despite her initial doubts, Smitten Kitchen has now been running for over 17 years. Deb's down-to-earth and relatable style has made her a beloved figure in the world of food blogging and cooking.

Introduction

4min

The Origin of Smitten Kitchen and the Julie Julia Project

10min

Cooking, Family, and Recipe Selection

3min

The Importance of Following Recipes

12min

Thanksgiving Plans and Delicious Dishes

5min

The Joy of Being Invited for Dinner and Communal Dining

2min

Considering Dinner for Julia Child and Imagining a Conversation

3min

On this special episode, we’re sharing the extended version of Deb Perelman’s interview from Dishing On Julia, the official Max companion podcast of “Julia,” the original series about the life of Julia Child. Deb, who’s been compared to the culinary icon, shares how her mom learned to cook from Julia’s books, why she’s a believer in following recipes, and what her new cookbook “Keepers” is all about. And, of course, she and host Kerry Diamond talk about Thanksgiving.

Thank you to OpenTable, The Republic of Tea, and Knopf for supporting this episode.

Hosted by Kerry Diamond
Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw
Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up”

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