Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton, a celebrated baker and founder of La Brea Bakery, shares the unforgettable moment she made Julia Child cry with her stunning brioche tart. She dives into her innovative techniques for perfecting classics like cornbread and angel food cake, emphasizing texture and flavor. J.M. Hirsch discusses a delicious Korean stir-fried chicken with rice recipe, highlighting its simplicity and flavor. Together, they explore the art of reworking traditional recipes, making baking accessible and exciting for everyone.

Nancy Silverton, a celebrated Los Angeles chef and restaurant owner, shares her culinary journey and insights. She reveals her excitement about opening a pasta restaurant in Koreatown and a diner in Larchmont. Nancy discusses her unique relationship with food, like how she manages to indulge in carbs and stay in shape. She humorously reflects on her shift from cocaine to shopping addiction and her surprising thoughts on In-N-Out. From oversized cookies to her new book, her vibrant personality shines throughout the conversation!

Nancy Silverton, world-renowned baker, shares recipes for baking perfection in her new cookbook. She discusses how to perfect peanut butter cookies, pies, and cakes in an interview with Robin Young. The episode also explores enhancing vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and the importance of weighing ingredients in baking.