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Julia Paved the Way for French Cooking
By Vincent Guerithault, Vincent on Camelback Julia Child’s advice to “try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and, above all, have fun,” has broadened the knowledge and appeal of French cooking and inspired millions to try new foods … Continue
My Prized Julia Possession
By Martha Hoover, Cafe Patachou My most valuable possession is not made of sterling silver or gold, it is not encrusted with diamonds, nor is it an expensive imported item ladened with logos. In the place of all of the … Continue
No Apologies
By Alexandra Stafford, Alexandra’s Kitchen I heard myself doing it, but I didn’t stop. The words just spewed from my mouth after every bite. The polenta is a little bland, I’d say, encouraging my guests to add salt and some … Continue
Six Lessons I Learned From Julia Child
(Excerpted with permission from: The Perfect Pantry) By Lydia Walshin, The Perfect Pantry In my family, the cooking gene skipped a generation. My grandmother nourished all of us with a steady diet of kosher, chicken-fat laden, soul-satisfying food. The gene … Continue
Her Particular Genius was For Appreciation
By Bryan Carr, Pomme Restaurant, St. Louis Julia Child was a cook. To my mind she was the best kind of cook because of all of her talents her particular genius was for appreciation. She was lucky enough to encounter … Continue
Julia and My Son
By Chef Suzanne Tracht, Jar, Los Angeles I was working as a chef a Campanile when Julia came in for lunch. I believe that it was Julia’s 80th birthday. I had recently given birth to Max, my first child. He … Continue
Inspiration and Courage
By Kelly Jaggers, Evil Shenanigans I can pin-point the exact moment I knew I would become a baker. I was watching an episode of “Baking with Julia” and she welcomed to her kitchen Esther McManus who was going to demonstrate … Continue
I Wish I Had Met Julia
By Paula Deen People ask me all the time if I could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? I always respond that I wish with all my heart that I had the opportunity to meet Julia Child … Continue
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