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Julia Child
(1912-2004)
Who Was Julia Child?
After attending culinary school in France, Julia Child collaborated on the cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which became a bestseller upon its 1961 publication. Child followed with the launch of The French Chef on the small screen, and she cemented her reputation as an industry icon through additional books and TV appearances, until her death in 2004. She was also the inspiration behind the 2009 film Julie & Julia, which was based on a cooking blog by Julie Powell.
Early Years and Education
Child was born Julia McWilliams, on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California. The eldest of three children, Child was known by several pet names as a little girl, including "Juke," "Juju" and "Jukies." Her father, John McWilliams Jr., was a Princeton graduate and early investor in California real estate. His wife, Julia Carolyn Weston, was a paper-company heiress whose father served as lieutenant governor of Massachusetts.
The family accumulated significant wealth and, as a result, Child
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Recipes & Menus
Beef Bourguignon
As in the case with most famous dishes, there are more ways than one to arrive at a good boeuf bourguignon. Carefully done, and perfectly flavored, it is certainly one of the most delicious beef dishes concocted by man, and can well be the main course for a buffet dinner. Fortunately you can prepare it completely ahead, even a day in advance, and it gains in flavor when reheated. Boiled potatoes are traditionally served with this dish. Buttered noodles or steamed rice may be substituted. If you also wish a green vegetable, buttered peas would be your best choice. Serve with the beef fairly full-bodied, young red wine, such as Beaujolais, Côtes di Rhône, Bordeaux-St. Émilion, or Burgundy.
Recipes & Menus
Plain French Bread (Pain Français)
Editor's note:This Plain French Bread (or Pain Français) recipe accompanies an excerpt from Bob Spitz's book Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, published on Epicurious on the occasion of Julia Child's Centennial. Count on a minimum of 6 1/2 to 7 hours from the time you st
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Standing at a towering height of 188cm with an equally great sense of humor and love of food, Julia Child opened the way to television for all chefs. Although she never ran a restaurant, she has entered the canon of chef legends, all thanks to her amazing biography and love for the kitchen.
The threat of spinsterhood
Born Julia McWilliams in Pasadena, California, she grew up in a privileged family and attended Smith College. In the 1930s, she had to find a husband quickly or put up with the label “spinster”. Since the careers of unmarried women were limited to office work or teaching, Julia chose the former. She tried her hand as a shorthand typist, worked as a copywriter for a while, and after her mother died, she returned to her family home and took care of her father. When she heard about World War II, she was happy, as it meant she would be able to get out of the house. During World War II, Julia worked for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the predecessor of the CIA, where she met her future husband, Paul Child, who also worked there. There was no love a
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