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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