Sohla El-Waylly is a video star, home cook champ, current Cherry Bombe magazine cover girl, and new mom. Sohla chats with host Kerry Diamond about her debut cookbook, “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook,” a 600+ page blockbuster that comes out this week. They also talk about Sohla’s experience in culinary school, her love of cookbook collecting, and getting ready for her baby’s arrival. 

Thank you to OpenTable, Ace Hotel, and The Republic of Tea for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival. 

Hosted by Kerry Diamond
Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw
Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up”

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