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- 2 days ago49 min
Talking Cookbooks with Jenna Helwig
As someone who is passionate about cookbooks, I’m always up for talking about them with other cookbook collectors. I know there are lots of cookbook collectors out there, but one who really stands out is Jenna Helwig, who writes the Cookbookery Collective newsletter, which she describes as:…a hub for the cookbook community—authors, eaters, cooks, editors, publicists, publishers, agents, and aspiring authors alike. It’s a place to celebrate all cookbooks, new and old, blockbuster and under-the-radar. It’s a place to hear from your favorite authors and talk amongst ourselves in the comments section. It’s a place where everyone is welcome, whether you have just a handful of beloved books or a collection in the hundreds.I couldn’t have said it better, except to add what a wonderful resource Jenna, and her newsletter, have become to the cookbook community, which features interviews with cookbook authors, including me……plus seasonal round-ups of the latest cookbooks to hit the shelves, previews of cookbooks that are about to be released, as well as recipes from her favorite cookbooks. Not only does Jenna write a newsletter, she’s also the food director at Real Simple magazine, the author of five cookbooks, and runs a personal chef business. Whew!In addition to her other activities, Jenna is now a novelist, having penned her first novel, coming out this Fall, The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife, a mystery set in Paris. I was thrilled to get a chance to sit down for this podcast episode with Jenna to talk about our favorite subject: Cookbooks! We talked about everything, from what makes a good cookbook (and what drives her crazy in a cookbook) to how she decides which cookbooks that cross her desk she holds on to, and which ones she lets go. We also discussed what she thinks of influencer cookbooks, and talked about one of the big questions of our time - how will AI affect cookbooks, and will it (or can it) replace them. Subscribe to my newsletter to get future podcasts, videos, recipes, and Paris travel tips, sent right to your inbox!I hope you enjoy my chat with Jenna as much as I did…and let us know in the comments what are some of your favorite cookbooks, and why. - David* Follow Cookbookery Collective and Jenna Helwig on Instagram* Visit Jenna Helwig’s website* Subscribe to the Cookbookery Collective newsletter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Talking French Chocolate at G. Detou (video)
It’s no secret that one of my favorite places in Paris is G. Detou. In fact, I depend on it so much, for everything from chocolate to vanilla—and lots, lots more. I’ve been quoted as saying that if G. Detou didn’t exist, I couldn’t live in Paris. It’s got everything I need.Owner Benoît Bourloton is a busy man, spending his days keeping the shop well-stocked with a wide variety of French chocolates, as well as other delicacies. Since we’ve become friends (and what a friend to have!), I asked Benoît if I could stop by and discuss French chocolates, and he gladly invited me into the shop to talk about some of them. I hope you enjoy the video!-DavidSubscribe to my newsletter to get recipes, videos, podcasts, and Paris stories sent right to your Inbox! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- 3 weeks ago6 min
Chocolate-Olive Oil Spread
When I told Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen that I was doing a complete revision of The Great Book of Chocolate, which included adding new recipes, she insisted that I include her Chocolate-Olive Oil Spread. For those who follow Deb know that when she says something is delicious and worth making, you not only listen, but in my case, you spread the word. No pun intended. As luck would have it, Deb was recently in Paris so I invited her into my kitchen to make her Chocolate-Olive Oil Spread. As you can see in the video, not only is the recipe fun to make, but its very easy as well. And unlike store-bought spreads, you know exactly what’s in it. The only thing that’s a bit tricky is to get it to just the right consistency for spreading. But if I can do it, so can you. Deb finishes the dark chocolate spread by leaving it on the counter at room temperature for a few hours, whereas in The Great Book of Chocolate, I’m a bit more impatient so I place it in the refrigerator until it reaches the right consistency, then transfer it to a jar. Because it has no dairy, it can be stored at room temperature.After you make this spread, if you find that it’s too firm, a few seconds in the microwave will soften it just enough to make it spreadable. If you don’t have a microwave, you can warm the jar in a small saucepan of warm water. The temperature of your room can be a factor, and I did find that using a high-percentage chocolate — one that’s 70% or more cacao solids — will firm up more solidly than one that’s 50-55% cacao solids, which is what we used in the video. [Thanks to Irene Wong for shooting the video, Michael Sellers for editing.] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 11, 202616 min
Chocolate Marshmallows
One of my favorite parts about writing my chocolate book was getting to explore, and share, the world of chocolate. Chocolate is a pretty wonderful ingredient all by itself. But I wanted to feature friends in the chocolate world, so I culled recipes from bakers, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, cookbook authors, and even bartenders for the book. For the revision of The Great Book of Chocolate, I completely rewrote the book (since so much has changed!) and wanted to include a chocolate marshmallow recipe. So I thought about Amanda Bankert of Boneshaker donuts in Paris, who taught me how to make vegan marshmallows, which were game-changers since many people have asked me about substitutions for the gelatin and egg whites that are normally used in marshmallow recipes. Subscribe to my newsletter to get recipes, videos, stories from Paris, and more, sent right to your Inbox!Amanda is one of the most fun people I know, and is also a graduate of the prestigious Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris. So when revising The Great Book of Chocolate, I thought, “Why not veganize chocolate marshmallows?” With the book coming out in less than a month, I then thought, “Wouldn’t it be fun to have Amanda come over and make them with me in my kitchen?”So we made a video of us preparing them together. We had such a good time whipping them up, and it’s great that anyone - vegan or not - can enjoy these delicious marshmallows. And next time you’re in Paris, stop by Boneshaker for a donut and a cup of coffee. Like Amanda, her shop is one of the most fun things in Paris. And if you see her behind the counter, say hi for me, and enjoy the video!A few helpful tips to read before making the recipe:* Be sure to stir and scrape the bottom of the pot while the syrup is cooking to scrape up any agar-agar that’s sticking to the pan.* The better (and darker) the cocoa powder, the tastier the marshmallows will be. I like Valrhona cocoa powder and Guittard cocoa rouge. King Arthur sells a double dark cocoa blend that I haven’t tried, but any Dutch-process cocoa powder will do. Hershey’s Special Dark is a sleeper in this category, and affordable.* You may have to do a bit of shopping to get the xanthan gum and agar-agar, a natural gelatin substitute, which, interestingly, is sold in French grocery stores. Natural food stores or online shops are good places to look where you live. In Paris, G. Detou sells them, as well as cream of tartar. The good thing is, you’ll have them on hand for next time : ) * Aquafaba is the chickpea cooking liquid found in canned chickpeas, not jarred, nor is it the liquid from dried chickpeas that you cook at home. (Interestingly, aquafaba was “discovered” by a French opera singer.) In the U.S., generally one 15-ounce/425g can yields 3/4 cup (180ml) liquid, but you may want to get an extra can just to be sure. (You can use the chickpeas to make my really good hummus.) * It’s nice to have a helper in the kitchen to steady the bowl while you fold in the cocoa powder, as I did with Amanda. If you’re by yourself, resting the mixing bowl on a silicone baking mat will help keep the bowl in place. * And don’t forget to pre-order The Great Book of Chocolate - it’s out May 5th and you’ll be the first to get a copy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 7, 202656 min
A Chat with Elaine Sciolino
Few people know, or write about, Paris as well as Elaine Sciolino. With an extensive background in journalism, Elaine was the Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and remains a contributing writer. She has also written four books on Paris and French culture. Her book, The Only Street in Paris, put her neighborhood on the map, portraying the various merchants, food sellers, and restaurants that line the rue des Martyrs, a microcosm of life in the city.Her recent book is Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum. If the subtitle intrigues you, it’s because the Louvre has had its ups and downs over the years, beginning its life as a fortress, then becoming a residence, then a public “shopping” center, and now, a museum. Elaine takes readers on a journey through the imposing wall and behind the scenes of this famous museum, which both captivates, and vexes, visitors. Being right next to the Seine, the museum is prone to flooding, crowds crane their necks to see the Mona Lisa, and robbers broke in recently, in broad daylight, snatching €88 million ($102 dollars) in jewels, which haven’t been seen since. Security has been a recurring problem at the museum, and the video security system password at the time of the robbery was “Louvre.”Elaine’s book is also full of fun facts about the museum, including one that notes if you wanted to see the whole museum, the walk would be nine miles (14.5km). Other helpful advice: “Never go on an empty stomach and with a full bladder,” because the food offerings in the museum don’t match the cultural treasures in the galleries and corridors. In the podcast, Elaine gave a great tip for visiting the Louvre and avoiding the crowds and the lines, which you might find helpful on your next visit. Enjoy the chat!-David* Follow Elaine Sciolino on Instagram. * Connect with Elaine on Facebook. * Visit Elaine’s website.* Read Elaine’s articles in the New York Times. As always, I ask my podcast guests their favorite addresses in Paris. Here are the ones Elaine mentioned, with a few of her notes: -Les Poissonniers de Montmartre (5 rue des Martyrs, 9th)Elaine says every Thursday Akim, the owner, makes his version of bouillabaisse available to-go, priced at €13.90 for two servings.-La Pâtisserie des Martyrs – Sébastien GaudardThis has her favorite lemon tart, and she also likes the “original”-style macarons.-Les CanaillesOwner Yann always gives a warm welcome.-Le Comptoir Canaille Italian cuisine.-Chez MamyElaine is fond of their bœuf bourguinon, billed as joue de bœuf, or beef cheeks.-Le Quincy (28 Av. Ledru Rollin, 12th)Auberge dining that’s “frozen in 1950s Paris” featuring escargots, frogs legs, pork terrine, and stuffed cabbage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 9, 202655 min
Podcast: Lauren Collins, Paris-based New Yorker Journalist
Since 2015, Lauren Collins, staff writer for the New Yorker, has called Paris home. The author of When in French: Love in a Second Language, Lauren moved from Switzerland to France with her French husband and continues to write for the New Yorker, following in their tradition (which includes writers such as A. J. Liebling, Anthony Bourdain, Calvin Trillin, John McPhee, and Adam Gopnick) of outstanding food writing and reporting on food-related topics.Her articles have ranged from subjects such as the controversial French tacos, spelled with an “s,” even though it’s just one; Les Grands Buffets, the all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant that’s the hardest reservation in France (in my experience trying, it’s the hardest in the world); and the elusive El Mordjene Algerian hazelnut spread, a cult favorite that’s nicknamed “beige gold,” which was banned in France.Lauren has also written on the wonders of Japan’s fake foods, as well as “Where should I go?” a service that provides Americans and other visitors with “insider” French experiences, such as fulfilling the request of a client who wanted to be invited to a party in a French person’s home.Recently Lauren reviewed the just-published memoir of former Président Nicolas Sarkozy’s brief time in prison, titled How Nicolas Sarkozy Survived Twenty Days Behind Bars, a book that received a mixed reception in France. In her newsletter Lettre Recommandée, she titled her story The Rush Job Memoir That’s Topping the French Charts. Oh, and she got to meet Omar Sy!In the podcast, we discuss how these stories came to be, as well as how things have changed in France since Lauren’s moved here, and what it’s like being a journalist in France. As I do with Paris-based guests on my podcast, I asked Lauren to share some of her favorite addresses in the city for dining, which she was happy to do.Lauren’s recommendations are Le Récamier, Le Soufflé, Chez Carrie, Enni Udon, Magnolia, La Joie, and Rosario, as well as Finkstuebel in Strasbourg. In the podcast, she explains why they are her favorites.Enjoy listening in!-David* Follow Lauren Collins on Instagram* Subscribe to Lauren’s newsletter, Lettre Recommandée* Read Lauren’s articles in The New Yorker This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- Oct 4, 202552 min
A Chat with Matt Kepnes, aka, Nomadic Matt
Matt Kepnes, aka, Nomadic Matt, is one of the original bloggers, who I remember fondly from the early days of blogging. He started his travel blog, Nomadic Matt, in 2008 and has since turned it into a website with comprehensive information about all things travel. I’ve followed him around the globe—online, not in person. (Unfortunately!) I was happy to cross paths with him in Paris on his recent visit here and invited him into my kitchen to talk about travel in this day and age on my podcast. Matt has a great expression. To keep travel costs down, he says: Travel like you live, which I think is a wonderful way of looking at things. (Although I don’t mind staying in a hotel where someone makes the bed, and I’m not big on renting apartments. Who wants to do dishes while on vacation?) But we all have our own ways we like to travel, and it’s nice that Matt keeps things “real,” whether you’re a budget traveler (he still stays at youth hostels) or you’re flying business class. He’s very astute about gaining and using miles to get those coveted spots on the plane.Matt is one of those people who’s mastered the art of traveling for weeks with just a carry-on, and we talked about many topics in this podcast, including why you should always get travel insurance, whether or not a headlamp is a good idea to pack in your suitcase (who’d have thought of that?), as well as how travel influencers are changing travel, for better or worse. He also shared nearly a dozen of his favorite dining spots in Paris.Matt has also published several budget travel guides to various destinations such as Thailand, Europe, New York City, and Nomadic Matt’s Guide to Paris… …as well as his latest book, a brand-new edition of How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. It was great to catch up with Matt here in Paris, and I hope you enjoy our chat. -David Where to Find Matt Kepnes-Get Matt’s Travel Guides and Books-Follow Matt on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok-Visit his website, NomadicMatt.com-Sign up for Matt’s travel newsletterSubscribe to my newsletter to receive new posts, podcasts, stories, and Paris travel tips sent right to your Inbox! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
- Aug 12, 202556 min
A Chat with Cécilia Jourdan of Hello French
You may know Cécilia Jourdan from her wildly popular social media account Hello French which has close to 1.6 million followers on Instagram, and I wasn’t kidding when I said at the beginning of our podcast chat that I was very excited to finally meet her. (I’m a fan.) Cécilia has done an amazing job bringing the French language, and many aspects of French culture, to the English-speaking world. She has covered everything from baguette etiquette to making a fresh apricot tart and describing the classic French petit déjeuner (breakfast) in English and in French.Like me, Cécilia is bicultural; she was born in France and now lives in Brooklyn. During our chat in my Paris kitchen, we discussed key differences between the cultures, what it was like for her to immigrate to America, how to tip in France (which is quite different from tipping in America…), and she being a French teacher, we discussed some of the mistakes that are easy to make when speaking French.Of course, I had to quiz Cécilia on some obscure English vocabulary and did a lightning round with her: Who does it better? It included asking which country, France or America, did these things better: aluminum foil, butter, waiting in line, cheese, and optimism (vs. pessimism), among other things. During the podcast, I also taught Cécilia a few new words in English…a few that are a bit risqué. 🤭 Cécilia also published a comprehensive e-guide, Hello Paris: Experience the City Like a Parisian, which features over two hundred and fifty of her favorite addresses in Paris for restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, museums, bakeries, boutiques, and hotels, with maps that’ll help you easily navigate the city like a pro.Give the podcast a listen, and I hope you enjoy listening to Cécilia as much as I enjoyed talking to her! -DavidSubscribe to my newsletter to get new posts, recipes, podcasts, and more…sent right to your inbox! Links to Cécilia Jourdan and Hello French* Follow Cécilia and Hello French on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.* Visit Hello French website.* Subscribe to the Hello French newsletter.* Get the Hello Paris: Experience the City Like a Parisian guide.* Check out Cécilia’s Learning Guides to Speaking French.* Dine at her father’s restaurant in le Marais, Le Colimaçon.* Cécilia offers classes via a series of Learning eGuides that cover French essentials for beginners and mastering French pronunciation and the sounds of spoken French. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlebovitz.substack.com/subscribe
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