Scran season 8: Julie Lin on authentic fusion cooking, family and her first cookbook Sama Sama

My guest on this episode of Scran is Julie Lin, who joins us after being one of our first guests.

In our chat you'll hear all about Julie's upbringing in Glasgow and her path to where she is today.

She's just brought out her first cook book Sama, Sama and we discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with it.

Julie talks about her inspiration, the strong women in her life and leaving Glasgow for London...for now.

Julie Lin Sama Sama

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Known for cake making, experimental jam recipes, Champagne, whisky and gin drinking (and the inability to cook Gnocchi), Rosalind is the Food and Drink Editor and whisky writer for The Scotsman, as well as hosting Scran, The Scotsman's food and drink podcast.
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