Cheers! We're celebrating the 2nd anniversary of The Land of Desire with the world's favorite party drink: champagne! We'll explore the mystery and the myth behind this French classic. Why do we drink champagne at weddings? Why do we smash champagne on boats? Why do champagne hangovers make us want to die? Grab a glass (and maybe some aspirin) and salut! SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/08/16/champagne/

Cheers! We're celebrating the 2nd anniversary of The Land of Desire with the world's favorite party drink: champagne! We'll explore the mystery and the myth behind this French classic. Why do we drink champagne at weddings? Why do we smash champagne on boats? Why do champagne hangovers make us want to die? Grab a glass (and maybe some aspirin) and salut! SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/08/16/champagne/

At last! Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking (spoiler alert) finally gets published - and launches Julia into superstardom. From books to TV to newspapers and more, Julia changes the way America eats, drinks, and thinks about food - including that omelet you may or may not have dropped on the floor when no one was looking. SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/07/12/julia-child-3/

At last! Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking (spoiler alert) finally gets published - and launches Julia into superstardom. From books to TV to newspapers and more, Julia changes the way America eats, drinks, and thinks about food - including that omelet you may or may not have dropped on the floor when no one was looking. SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/07/12/julia-child-3/

We're back! The story of Julia Child continues as the ex-OSS operative adjusts to civilian life, one failed hobby at a time. When Julia finally discovers her great life's passion, what will she do with it?

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/07/12/julia-child-2/

We're back! The story of Julia Child continues as the ex-OSS operative adjusts to civilian life, one failed hobby at a time. When Julia finally discovers her great life's passion, what will she do with it?

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/07/12/julia-child-2/

"If you're afraid of butter, use cream." CIA operative, adventurer, world changing cook: Learn the improbable story of the late, great Julia Child!

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/03/01/julia-child-1/ ‎

"If you're afraid of butter, use cream." CIA operative, adventurer, world changing cook: Learn the improbable story of the late, great Julia Child!

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/03/01/julia-child-1/ ‎

Today we'll finish tracing the route of the original Tour de France, traveling through the "in between places" - the vast countryside which traditionally held most of the French population. On y va!

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/01/01/episode-38-a-tou…-france-brittany/

Today we'll finish tracing the route of the original Tour de France, traveling through the "in between places" - the vast countryside which traditionally held most of the French population. On y va!

SHOW NOTES: http://www.thelandofdesire.com/2018/01/01/episode-38-a-tou…-france-brittany/