Full Bio: The Early Life of James Beard

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 28, 2021

John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins us for the June installment of Full Bio about the life of chef, author, teacher, and television personality James Beard.

In Part 1, we discuss James Beard's childhood, how his mother influenced his love of food and cooking, and his early career aspirations of becoming an actor.

 

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