At Julia Child's French home, Makenna Held is leading a recipe-free revolution
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At Julia Child's French home, Makenna Held is leading a recipe-free revolution
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Mostly French with Makenna Held
Host Brian Hogan Stewart is joined by his guest, Makenna Held, on the latest episode of Salt + Spine' now part of the Heritage Radio Network. McKenna shares her journey from a background in consulting to becoming a culinary educator after buying Julia Child's former summer home in France. She discusses her bold pivot into the world of food and explains her cooking philosophy, which focuses on improvisational and seasonal cooking rather than strict reliance on recipes. She also touches on her global culinary influences and the challenges of writing her first cookbook.
00:00 Makenna Held Introduction
03:52 Early Life and Career Beginnings
06:07 The Pull Towards Food and Hospitality
07:58 The Julia Child House Adventure
12:14 Starting a New Life in France
15:45 Balancing History and Innovation
20:16 Courageous Cooking Philosophy
26:49 Global Influences and Cookbook Development
31:41 Salt Collection Obsession
32:27 First Cookbook Journey
33:14 Recipe Development Process
35:44 Balancing Perfection and Practicality
36:42 Personal Stories Behind Recipes
38:41 Cooking for Kids
41:01 Influences and Inspirations
46:37 Culinary Game
52:09 Conclusion
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