Susan was a delight to listen to - definitely someone who doesn't suffer fools and she was quick on everything. It was really interesting to hear about cookbook writing not being lucrative for many and about the profit/loss numbers she'd have to run on every project. Costs to the author on photos and pages/layout were also incredibly interesting. I also loved hearing about she and Marcella Hazan and Julia Child..."Julia was cashing in!" I just died laughing. Bonnes vacances!
David, great podcast. Charming guest. One comment: you interrupted Susan once just as she was going to talk about--I think it was well-known cookbook writers. I was sorry to miss her story. That's a classic interview mistake, but I'm sure you won't make it often.
Thanks for taking the time to let me know this. Very kind of you. In the weird world of social media, I feel we're friends because I like you and see/hear/listen to you all the time. You, of course, don't know me from Adam, but I am sure we'd be friends if you did, lol. Kindred spirits for sure. Best to you and Romain.
HI David, loved this interview with Susan Friedland. I want to get a copy of her favorite, The Gourmet Cookbook but am confused by the various editions I'm seeing online. Could you tell me please which one(s) she was referring to? with thanks as ever and very excited about your new apartment. I am following it religiously. best, dede
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I took notes on all the cook mentioned! I have a collection but I’m realizing that there are some that are more important to have than others for various reasons. Thank you for the insight. Thank you for your personal insight as well! Looking forward to the next podcast☺️
Absolutely a great podcast. Learned so much about publishing and how it has changed over the decades. Particularly liked the part about accuracy in recipes. We value that way above the flashy pix, etc. Thanks so much for this one- we listened twice!
For cookbook lovers and wannabe cooks like me, this was delish dish from the food world! Plus, this is one of the few podcasts I will return to. Very inside baseball-ish and, David, you are a natural! P.S. I still own books from "the boys in the Hamptons."
And Ms. Friedland! A woman of wit, intelligence and PERSONALITY. Loved the Hazan story about having to meet before backing up trucks with money, the garlic germ (never heard that before but have always been too lazy to extract the little bugger), and maple syrup.
Can't wait for the next one. Thanks a million for a great start to my day.
This was a fun discussion! As someone who works in publishing, it’s always enjoyable to hear insiders share what book publishing is really like. Among my favourite of her observations: Some recipes are bad, baking is like a science experiment. You can’t taste it. You can’t fix it. And, the publishing P&L is “pure fantasy”. 😂😂😂
Susan was a delight to listen to - definitely someone who doesn't suffer fools and she was quick on everything. It was really interesting to hear about cookbook writing not being lucrative for many and about the profit/loss numbers she'd have to run on every project. Costs to the author on photos and pages/layout were also incredibly interesting. I also loved hearing about she and Marcella Hazan and Julia Child..."Julia was cashing in!" I just died laughing. Bonnes vacances!
David, great podcast. Charming guest. One comment: you interrupted Susan once just as she was going to talk about--I think it was well-known cookbook writers. I was sorry to miss her story. That's a classic interview mistake, but I'm sure you won't make it often.
Another fascinating interview. So good. ❤️
Thanks for taking the time to let me know this. Very kind of you. In the weird world of social media, I feel we're friends because I like you and see/hear/listen to you all the time. You, of course, don't know me from Adam, but I am sure we'd be friends if you did, lol. Kindred spirits for sure. Best to you and Romain.
Cutting recipes down in the US is why God invented Algebra! I always used a cooking example in telling our daughter why she needed to learn it.
HI David, loved this interview with Susan Friedland. I want to get a copy of her favorite, The Gourmet Cookbook but am confused by the various editions I'm seeing online. Could you tell me please which one(s) she was referring to? with thanks as ever and very excited about your new apartment. I am following it religiously. best, dede
I took notes on all the cook mentioned! I have a collection but I’m realizing that there are some that are more important to have than others for various reasons. Thank you for the insight. Thank you for your personal insight as well! Looking forward to the next podcast☺️
thanks so much for replying!
Is there a transcript for the non listeners?
Absolutely a great podcast. Learned so much about publishing and how it has changed over the decades. Particularly liked the part about accuracy in recipes. We value that way above the flashy pix, etc. Thanks so much for this one- we listened twice!
For cookbook lovers and wannabe cooks like me, this was delish dish from the food world! Plus, this is one of the few podcasts I will return to. Very inside baseball-ish and, David, you are a natural! P.S. I still own books from "the boys in the Hamptons."
And Ms. Friedland! A woman of wit, intelligence and PERSONALITY. Loved the Hazan story about having to meet before backing up trucks with money, the garlic germ (never heard that before but have always been too lazy to extract the little bugger), and maple syrup.
Can't wait for the next one. Thanks a million for a great start to my day.
Loved this interview with Susan Friesland! Wonderful behind-the-scenes stories and information!
This was a fun discussion! As someone who works in publishing, it’s always enjoyable to hear insiders share what book publishing is really like. Among my favourite of her observations: Some recipes are bad, baking is like a science experiment. You can’t taste it. You can’t fix it. And, the publishing P&L is “pure fantasy”. 😂😂😂