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May 6, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Sara is one of the nicest people I’ve met in the food world. Met her once at a cooking class in SF. Her food show where she took live calls was brilliant.

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I know, she kept her cool and poise while cooking, taking calls and talking us through! So glad you got to meet and I agree, she is so nice, Karletta! 😊

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Dec 11, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Discovered Sara Moulton's cookbooks when I was selecting books for our library's cookbook club. Her books and recipes are crowd-pleasers!

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Agreed! Always delicious recipes that work!

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May 13, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Oh, this was so engaging and illuminating - and the photo of your two at the end just tops it all off - what a delight to read!! (I'm playing catch-up!)

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Hi, Jess! So glad you enjoyed! (I was still a brunette then 😂) hope you’re well :)

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May 13, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

"time travelin'!!"

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😂 👍

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This was such a fun interview and the photos! Wow what a career!

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So glad you liked it, Ashley! It was an honor (and a blast!) working with Sara and 30 years later, here we are! ❤️

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May 9, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Sara did not mention that she was one of the founding members of the New York Women's Culinary Alliance, a dynamic group of professional women in the food and wine industry, dedicated to encouraging cooperation, networking and education among its members. I considered myself fortunate to have been an early member.

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Such an interesting interview. Thank you, Jolene!

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Thank you, Ellen! Hope you’re well! ❤️

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Loved this story, Jolene! We always see Sara Moulton on PBS. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

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Thank you, Jamie — Sara is so much fun to watch! ❤️

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May 7, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

Loved the interview and Sara's career journey. Reading this I almost felt this amazing energy and connection between you two. Also soooo nice to see your face on the photo at the end 🙂

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Thank you, Stygi! I’m so glad you enjoyed my conversation with Sara! ☺️

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I loved reading this! What an incredible story and journey. Great post!

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Thank you, Julia! Sara is a gem! ✨

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May 6, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

I remember meeting her when you brought her to Grace. She was so sweet and lovely. I watch her shows with admiration for her skills and humanity.

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Hi Katie! Yes, I have a picture somewhere. 🐝 🐢 🤗

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Such a wonderful interview, Jolene! What a fascinating career Sara has had--and still has! I love the picture of the two of you--and the others you include. I particularly enjoyed the story of her time with Julia on the PBS show, so timely as I get ready to watch the final episode of the HBO Max series, which I'm also loving. Thanks so much for this--and the recipe too!💝

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Thank you so much, Ruth! I learned so much from Sara - and had fun doing it! Hope you’re well - I’m loving the series, too, can’t wait for Season 2! 💕

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I love the photo of the two of you at lunch! There is a great career lesson in this interview: if Julia Child asks you if you're good at food styling, you say "yes."

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Thanks, Leigh! Ha! You are so right: the answer is “YES!” ❤️

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May 6, 2022Liked by Jolene Handy

What a wonderful tribute to Sara and lucky you to have her in your circle of friends! I have admired her for years and seldom missed her Cooking Live show. She’s a legend for sure.

And thank you for the cookie recipe. I’ll make them soon!

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So glad you enjoyed, Pam! Cooking live was epic! ❤️

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This was so fun, Jolene (and Sara)! It’s fascinating to hear these behind the scenes memories, not to mention the inside peek at a woman’s career (I never tire of those). Thanks to you both!

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Thank you, Sarah! So glad you enjoyed! 😊

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Great interview! I have fond memories Sara's show Cooking Live, which I watched as a kid.

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Thank you, Ann — it was such a great show 😃

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Great interview, Jolene. Loved reading about Sara’s pioneering career in food.

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She really was a pioneer — thank you so much, Domenica! ❤️

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