The Land of Desire: French History and Culture

The Land of Desire: French History and Culture


Latest Episodes

42. The History of Champagne
August 16, 2018

2 years of podcasting? Salut!

41. Julia Child, Part 3
July 12, 2018

From expat housewife to American icon, Julia Child's wildest dreams come true.

40. Julia Child, Part 2
July 12, 2018

Julia cooks up one heckuva side hustle.

39. Julia Child, Part 1
March 01, 2018

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

38. A Tour de France – Brittany
December 31, 2017

“Where are you, best of the salt sea?” – Middle French poem, 14th century Hello everyone! Welcome back to The Land of Desire. Thanks for your patience while I spent some quality time with family at Thanksgiving and celebrating my birthday in NYC.

37. A Tour de France – Bordeaux
December 21, 2017

What happens when France runs out of wine? Sacre bleu!

36. A Tour de France – Toulouse
December 13, 2017

Cassoulet - olé - olé - olé!

35. A Tour de France – Marseille
November 08, 2017

The history of bouillabaisse. Bon appetit!

34. A Tour de France – Lyon
October 26, 2017

The journey continues to Lyon and beyond.

33. A Tour de France – Montgeron
October 12, 2017

Meet me at the startling line for our own personal Tour de France!