69: France

In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ann Mah joins us to talk about her new book, Mastering the Art of French Eating. We discuss Julia Child, how beef got to France, and why Americans don't like tripe.

• Check out Ann's fiction book, Kitchen Chinese
• Check out Ann Mah's website
• Sichuan Provincial Government Restaurant is Ann's favorite in Beijing
• Ann received a grant from the James Beard Foundation
• Ann was inspired by Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking
• Does Ann's story remind anybody else of the movie Julie & Julia?
• Americans aren't on board with tripe, but the French are -- especially Andouillette

Food for Thought:

• Q: What was the first A.O.C. (appellation d'origine contrôlée) product in France?
• A: Roquefort Cheese (in 1411).

Out of the Frying Pan Picks:

• Favorite Hotel in Paris: Hotel Le Six
• Favorite Place to go for Wine: Beaune (for Burgundy)
• Favorite Farm: Delbouis Les Bessades (ask for Cathy)
• Restaurant with the Best View: Michel et Sébastien Bras