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The French Laundry - Thomas Keller
Season 1, Ep. 12
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We're heading back to the US - or is it France? - for this episode, all about Thomas Keller's The French Laundry. And oh boy, is it fancy. We shortcut our way through this one while emptying our bank accounts on ingredients, with only a rant or two along the way. Find out how we get along, and let us know if you've ever attempted any Michelin-starred cooking at home @cookbookcircle on Twitter and Insta.
We recommend a couple of our favourite foodie podcasts in this episode - these are Off Menu with our beloved Ed Gamble and James Acaster, and Cooking the Books with Gilly Smith. Give them a listen and tell us what you think!
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