The Digest: Bill Buford - Bread and Friendship in Lyon

In the latest episode of The Digest, a Fine Dining Lovers original podcast series, journalist, editor, and food writer Bill Buford shares his experiences in the French city of Lyon, one of the world’s great gastronomic capitals.

When Buford uprooted his young family from New York and crossed the Atlantic to seek culinary adventure in France’s third-largest city, he got more than he bargained for. His quest for knowledge in French cuisine saw him attend classes at the famous Institut Paul Bocuse, but it took a turn at a humble neighbourhood bakery.

It was there that he discovered the secrets to making perfect French bread. But he also discovered 'Bob', the master baker, and formed an enduring friendship. Listen to the world-renowned food writer recount, in his own words and voice, a formative experience that even a seasoned New York journalist found enchanting, in The Digest.