The Woman Who Discovered Julia Child: The Secret Life of Judith Jones

Sara Franklin shares the life story of Judith Jones, the legendary editor behind some of the greatest cookbooks of the 20th century. We hear how she discovered Julia Child, why Edna Lewis sent her a box of squirrels and what happened when she was told to reject the diary of Anne Frank. Plus, historian Stephen Puleo recounts the sticky disaster that was Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919, and we head to Paris for the world’s greatest ham and cheese sandwich. (Originally aired May 16, 2024.) Get the recipe for Oven-Baked Three-Layer Croque Monsieur Sandwiches here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify