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.

Questions in this episode:

"I love almond flavor, but I can’t seem to get enough of it in my cherry almond granola. How do I put more almond flavor in my granola?"

"What’s the best and simplest way to temper eggs for hollandaise sauce?"

"What are some tips for hosting friends who are better cooks and more knowledgable of food and wines than I am?"

"I have an enchilada issue. My tortillas keep cracking when I roll them up. How do I avoid that?"