
Inside Julia's Kitchen
Created by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, Inside Julia’s Kitchen is your window into the Foundation’s world. Through our podcast, you’ll meet the bright lights of today’s food world, from the organizations the Foundation supports and works with to further Julia’s legacy to individuals at the forefront of cooking, culinary history, and food writing. We’ll be talking to those who are shaping the way we eat, cook and think about food, just as Julia did by inviting the country’s top talent into her kitchen. So, grab a seat at the Foundation’s table and listen in.
Latest episodes

Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
Meet Daisy and Greg Ryan
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-profit organization, Feed the Valley. Plus, Daisy and Greg share a double Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 23, 2023 • 48min
Meet Barkha Cardoz
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 Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 16, 2023 • 45min
Meet Sylvie Bigar
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 led Sylvie to write a far more personal story about her Franco-Jewish family in Geneva. Plus, as always, Sylvie shares a Julia Moment.Photo Courtesy of Thomas Schauer.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 10, 2023 • 55min
Meet Leni Sorensen
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’s approach to culinary history, and the future of rural life. Plus, as always, Leni shares a Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 3, 2023 • 45min
Meet Ken Albala
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, Ken shares a Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 26, 2023 • 52min
Meet Paolo Lucchesi
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 hospitality industry. Plus, as always, Paolo shares a Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 19, 2023 • 51min
Meet Christine Sahadi
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 Cookbook Award and what she’ll do with the accompanying grant provided by the Foundation. They also talk about Sahadi’s unique history, how their business has evolved, and Christine’s favorite winter recipes from the cookbook. Plus, as always, Christine shares a Julia Moment. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2022 • 47min
Meet Frank Barron
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 always, Frank shares a Julia Moment.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2022 • 50min
Meet Melissa Sorongon
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 Plowshares. Plus, Melissa shares a Julia Moment. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 2, 2022 • 42min
Meet Stephanie Izard
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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.