Julia is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author. She writes a twice-weekly newsletter, teaches online cooking classes, farms part-time at Long Season Farm, and is a competitive powerlifter. The Washington Post called her latest cookbook, What Goes with What, “absolutely genius.” Julia lives in the Hudson Valley with her spouse Grace and their many pets. Her debut romance novel, Down to Earth, is out now.

Corinne and I are both here because Julia is one of our very favorite Burnt Toast guests. This is her third visit to the pod. Julia joined us to chat about her debut queer romance novel, Down to Earth, how writing recipes helped her write sex scenes, plus the magic of power washing and so much more.

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Julia's Butters: 1) pregnancy bike shorts for playing tennis; 2) signing up for a class with someone you want to spend more time with; and 3) renting tools, especially power washers.

Virginia's Butter: power washing

Corinne's Butter: Big Bud Press Drop Pocket Cargo Pants

Virginia's Samson Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Down to Earth cabbage candle and "Small Town Romance" hat from 831 Stories

A list of Julia's favorite tomato sandwiches

You'll want to read Down to Earth after hearing this conversation. If you order it from my local independent bookstore, Split Rock Books, you can take 10% off if you have also ordered a copy of my book Fat Talk from them. Go to Split Rock Books and use the code "FATTALK" at checkout.

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EPISODE CREDITS

Co-hosts: Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay. 

Producer:  Kim Baldwin. 

Logo design: Deanna Lowe.

Theme Song: Farideh.

Video Editor: Elizabeth Ayiku

Audio Engineer: Tommy Harron

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