Inside Julia's Kitchen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Rhoda Magbitang, Beverage Manager Rasmus Marquart, Director of Food and Beverage Ja Sean Hall, General Manager of the Tavern Christy Guzman, and General Manager Dave Elcon. Plus, each guest shares their own Julia Moment.Photo Courtesy of Heather Daenitz and @craftandcluster on Instagram.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.

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. Plus, Franks shares his 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.