Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
50:35
Published: Tue Apr 25 2023
Description
On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 75-year-old food writer, magazine editor, and author Ruth Reichl. From her infamous New York Times review of Le Cirque to greenlighting a controversial David Foster Wallace article in Gourmet, Ruth is as gutsy as they come. Ruth talks to Julia about living with a mom who has bipolar disorder, processing grief through food, and why you should always do things that scare you. Plus, Julia asks her mom Judith what to cook when Ruth accepts an invitation for dinner. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @officialjld. Keep up with Ruth Reichl @ruth.reichl on Instagram and Twitter @ruthreichl. You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Hairstory. Use code WISER at checkout for 20% off your purchase, and Hairstory will donate 10% of proceeds from this code to water preservation efforts. Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Evereve. Check out Evereve’s latest curated styles and get 20% off your first online order when you use code WISER. Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The speaker shares a touching memory of being in the hospital and having her family set up a card table at the foot of her bed to eat meals with her, after which they would give thanks for the food.
00:00 - 02:36 (02:36)
Summary
The speaker shares a touching memory of being in the hospital and having her family set up a card table at the foot of her bed to eat meals with her, after which they would give thanks for the food.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Ruth Reichl is a celebrated chef and writer who has contributed significantly to the food industry.
02:36 - 06:18 (03:42)
Summary
Ruth Reichl is a celebrated chef and writer who has contributed significantly to the food industry. With numerous awards, remarkable cookbooks, and a successful restaurant under her belt, Reichl has cemented her status as a respected figure in food literature and farm-to-table movements.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Helen Rosner, a food writer for The New Yorker, discusses how to effectively describe flavors for people who can't taste by tapping into the senses beyond just taste.
06:18 - 14:07 (07:49)
Summary
Helen Rosner, a food writer for The New Yorker, discusses how to effectively describe flavors for people who can't taste by tapping into the senses beyond just taste.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Hair Story has produced the New Wash, a 100% biodegradable hair product in recyclable packaging, and it donates part of its sales to water preservation efforts.
14:08 - 20:56 (06:48)
Summary
Hair Story has produced the New Wash, a 100% biodegradable hair product in recyclable packaging, and it donates part of its sales to water preservation efforts.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker discusses the obligation to the consumer when writing reviews and expresses regret over potentially hurting people's feelings.
20:56 - 26:23 (05:26)
Summary
The speaker discusses the obligation to the consumer when writing reviews and expresses regret over potentially hurting people's feelings. They also mention the strange appeal that negative reviews hold for consumers.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker discusses their struggle with being direct and adjusting to life in New York City.
26:23 - 29:19 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses their struggle with being direct and adjusting to life in New York City.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
A former employee at Conde Nast shares stories of entitled colleagues during her time there, along with reflections on preferring public transportation over waiting for a colleague's car and sending her own employees to cover interesting food stories.
29:19 - 32:31 (03:11)
Summary
A former employee at Conde Nast shares stories of entitled colleagues during her time there, along with reflections on preferring public transportation over waiting for a colleague's car and sending her own employees to cover interesting food stories.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker shares an anecdote about his mother encouraging him to smoke when he was 12 years old to avoid eating.
32:35 - 41:28 (08:52)
Summary
The speaker shares an anecdote about his mother encouraging him to smoke when he was 12 years old to avoid eating. The clip also includes an unrelated advertisement for StoryWorth and mentions the toxicity of bedding products.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Two pieces of advice to stay young – getting out of your comfort zone and creating memorable life experiences.
41:28 - 45:59 (04:31)
Summary
Two pieces of advice to stay young – getting out of your comfort zone and creating memorable life experiences. Punch Hutton shares a story about going to a restaurant and being treated poorly only to later receive accolades from famed publisher Walter Annenberg for her glowing review in the paper.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Adding orange zest and juice to your food can enhance flavor, especially if you have your own orange tree.
45:59 - 49:01 (03:02)
Summary
Adding orange zest and juice to your food can enhance flavor, especially if you have your own orange tree. The speaker talks about adding orange zest to recipes and reminiscing about being in the kitchen.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Renowned writer shares his experience of finding the joy in writing again after leaving his previous job and writing a novel simply for the pleasure of it.
49:01 - 52:50 (03:48)
Summary
Renowned writer shares his experience of finding the joy in writing again after leaving his previous job and writing a novel simply for the pleasure of it.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker discusses generational differences when it comes to cooking and food choices.
52:50 - 57:29 (04:39)
Summary
The speaker discusses generational differences when it comes to cooking and food choices. She reflects on how she learned to cook with her mother and how it was a reaction to her grandmother's home-grown and preserved foods.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Ruth Reichl
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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57:29 - 58:32 (01:02)
Summary
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