Erin French

About the Author

Erin French is the visionary chef and owner of The Lost Kitchen, a beloved restaurant nestled in the small town of Freedom, Maine, where she crafts unforgettable meals from the freshest local ingredients. Born and raised in rural Maine, French's journey to culinary stardom was anything but straightforward; after overcoming personal hardships and a stint in the family diner, she transformed an abandoned grist mill into a dining destination that draws food lovers from around the world. Her passion for simple, heartfelt cooking shines through in her writing, where she shares not just recipes but stories of resilience, community, and the joys of a life well-lived. In her cookbook, The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine, French invites readers into her world, blending mouthwatering dishes with inspiring tales from her path to finding purpose in the Maine woods.