Dinner & A Book - Finding Freedom

Chef Erin French takes an unflinching approach in her memoir, Finding Freedom: Remaking a Life from Scratch, published in 2021. From her tween years literally slinging hash in her father’s diner, to the challenges of toxic relationships, to her evolution into a beloved entrepreneur in small-town Maine, French tells all. Ben Futa and April Lidinsky explore the many sides of a chef’s life in this gritty and gastronomically focused memoir.

Original Airdate: May 17, 2025

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