The Julia Child Episode

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The Julia Child Episode

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34 minutes

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Oct 18, 2017

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Although she didn't even start cooking until her late 30s, Julia Child is known for bringing the art of French cuisine into American home kitchens. We trace the biography behind this TV icon Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 18, 2017

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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The Julia Child Episode

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