How Erin French found herself at The Lost Kitchen

Recovering from a nasty divorce and addiction, Erin French was lost before she found freedom in her hometown of Freedom, Maine. She opened The Lost Kitchen restaurant, one of the hardest-to get reservations in the world. The cookbook author, bestselling memoirist and TV chef talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about her life story, and of her restaurant that is so in demand that reservations are won by lottery.
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[@swatidoesthings]

Beautiful story. CBS Sunday Morning is perhaps the only program that makes network television worthwhile.

[@JeffreyGillespie]

So many quiet heroes in this great country. We need to remember who we are. This kind of resilience and rebirth is so inspiring ❤

[@wendysmail]

This story had me in tears....I love her!!!!!

[@vickyandres6922]

This is great. The series has been wonderful and inspirational.

[@shawnmoriarty8223]

Such a wonderful piece. I only get to see the show when I am at my moms. Thank you for sharing part of the Lost Kitchen’s story.

[@mainefem8541]

Proud of Erin--Maine women are tough!

[@vickygrindle9624]

A beautiful unfolding.When it all makes perfect sense, you know you've achieved what you came here to do.

[@JackieOgle]

Beautiful story! I know its an amazing place to eat. So happy for her in her journey.

[@Mister-Whiskers]

I have to say that I really enjoyed this weeks episode!! No one sided politics, just great feel good stories that made me fall I love with this series thirty years ago…Keep it up CBS, I might just stick around after all.

[@gailcarey3597]

No politics is the best appetizer.

[@tiffanykoma4120]

The best show......................love her

[@adelaferreira4575]

Wooow that’s exclusive dining ,looks delicious and what a fabulous place to eat well,congrats chef,you own your future !

[@pleinaire8698]

Yes! I love this and the idea of slow eating the best..WE did this with our neighbors for 20years before my husband died.!

[@SeaTurtle515]

Now that’s what the foodie experience is all about! 🥘

[@mililaniman]

I love the candor of Erin French. I wish I could eat at the Lost Kitchen. The food looks delicious.

[@jess4951]

My mother has such a connection and history to Maine, food and stories like this. It is my hope that fate will bring her here.

[@jess4951]

Thank you CBS Sunday Morning for the introduction to this extraordinary woman!

[@nathaliedebroc8366]

So sad we are not able to Watch it in France !! Love it

[@serena7397]

What a great true story. A beautiful concept from a Brave and Courageous Woman!! I love her show. 🌻💛🌻

[@Elizabeth-tm7xr]

Go get 'em Erin and Friends!

[@Jobe826]

Thanks for making such a lovely dining experience in our lovely state of Maine Erin! Great Story!

[@karenlindley9265]

Wooouuu..What a powerful sisterhood! Women are stronger,when they learn to work together..And karma can be fix,when invisible chains are broken..I am extremely happy for their success and their community service,food is a very Healing Journey..🙏😘💓🌺💚💜💕

[@bettyfussell6431]

What a story! What a gal!

[@DeeDeeKennedy-z7i]

It’s my favorite show! 😃🙂

[@shuffleaccount1985]

this made me so happy !

[@germaineprien7691]

Such a great story, of going through that hard growing process to success on the other side!! Hats off!!👍🖖🙋‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@lillypatience]

I'm happy for Erin and look forward to reading her book. I like that her kitchen seems peaceful...cooking should be therapeutic, not chaotic. The "reservation" system seems kitschy. People might not hear back on their request for reservations for years...that just seems wrong. Someone in the comments says this place is on their bucket list - good luck.

[@maryvarnell9665]

I love this series and never miss it!

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

Happy story

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

An inspirational story ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@clw4430]

That was Horace Silver's Song For My Father in the background - curious coincidence.

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Lovely story ❤

[@Charlotte-kv7bk]

I cry

[@romstar]

One of Meryl Streep’s daughters could play her in a movie 🎥 because she favors Meryl a lot 👍🥰

[@Mapqwerry]

She is the happy version of the spitfire grill. 😊

[@kirk4086]

Bucket List! Bucket Lust!

[@marthalee5277]

the mill is beautiful! a piece of property like that is probably unaffordable for most. I wonder if she owns it or what? of course, all decent TV is also unaffordable for a large part of the population. too bad!

[@jimboslice9472]

how sad

[@50margar]

Smart girl...married well and has media connections.

[@borntoexplore982]

She worked really hard to get to where she is.

[@chrisstengren8995]

The only thing missing in this segment is the upspeak

[@kennethfaught8754]

👊🏻

[@peggygibbons479]

She is on The Magnolia Network! How Chip & Jo found her, when they don't even have a TV in their house is 100% God's Work!! But ok, wait a minute. Her Mother wasn't "allowed" to speak out? :(

[@soledieairvideos5974]

I’m still confused on her son’s name. Was it Jan or Jane?

[@kkpenney444]

Jade

[@dsims868]

It is hard to tell when Erin says his name. It sound like she is saying Jane. His name is actually Jaim. He was introduced on an episode and his name was at the bottom left of the TV screen. That is how I know. Now you know. 😊 I really enjoy watching The Lost Kitchen. I think it's one of the best series on TV as a whole but it is on Magnolia Network. I don't think I would watch TV as much if this show did not exist. Hopefully Magnolia Network will continue new seasons for years. It is one of the few wholesome shows on TV and the best series the food network or HGTV for sure. TLK is very unique, inspiring and fresh!!! Way overdue, I was about to drop cable. I'll keep it, for now.

[@nanlev613]

What about her son…no mention of her son…

[@marybravado6787]

She got him back. After a shoe time with her ex-husband, and when she stopped using prescription medications.

[@nanlev613]

Thanks for the info! I was kind of letting them now that they missed something there by excluding any information about how her son is doing now, though.

[@katherinehughes7234]

Read her book. Well worth it!

[@heidim6468]

It’s know wonder with a miserable father then a miserable husband is usually how it works. Unless you get help to understand what goes on with childhood.

[@elmobolan4274]

Women-it's nice to have a rich husband to support you while you chase ur dream...

[@lonewolf30531]

Watched the show very interesting . She is a bit of a narcissist. I feel bad for the staff it’s all about her . 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@godisamazing7074]

FACTS

[@lewstone5430]

Thank goodness they keep the riff raff out! New England snobbery: 10000000000 Everyone else: 0

[@weeniehutjunior]

"She discovered she was pregnant." um.....what? LOL

[@jgator6694]

What are you finding confusing about that statement?

[@gailwebb9619]

Yes...she discovered she was pregnant. Why is that an “lol” thing? Same thing as she found out she was pregnant. What’s the problem?

[@lewstone5430]

@Bea O'Problem no one had “the talk” with her, she was innocent!

[@cynthiacurme5996]

My favorite is "She fell pregnant"

[@gailwebb9619]

@@cynthiacurme5996 I have a few friends from the UK and that’s how they say it....”she fell pregnant.”

[@Thedecider1984]

what in the white privilege is this? lol.

[@RoolSkool]

🤣🤣🤣

[@katherinehughes7234]

Why don’t you read her book and find out!

[@EP-hm5ue]

A lot of white people at this restaurant. Not exactly diverse.

[@lewstone5430]

It’s New England.

[@BowWowVideo]

Love her 😉

[@fkutube933]

Her Mother chose not to be allowed to speak when her Mother chose her Father. GET OVER YOURSELF.

[@gailwebb9619]

What a stupid and unnecessary comment to make. You have no idea what went on in that home.

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Control.