Julia Child
Julia Child
Julia Carolyn Childwas an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth15 August 1912
CityPasadena, CA
CountryUnited States of America
What a marvelous resource soup is for the thrifty cook - it solves the ham-bone and lamb-bone problems, the everlasting Thanksgiving turkey, the extra vegetables.
In Paris and later in Marseille, I was surrounded by some of the best food in the world, and I had an enthusiastic audience in my husband, so it seemed only logical that I should learn how to cook 'la cuisine bourgeoise' - good, traditional French home cooking.
As a girl, I had zero interest in the stove. I've always had a healthy appetite, especially for the wonderful meat and the fresh produce of California, but I was never encouraged to cook and just didn't see the point in it.
(On what her longevity is attributed to) Red meat and gin.
I think the inner person is the most important. . . . I would like to see an invention that keeps the mind alert. That's what is important.
The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.
This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!
How lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.
It's fun to get together and have something good to eat at least once a day. That's what human life is all about - enjoying things.
Just speak very loudly and quickly, and state your position with utter conviction, as the French do, and you'll have a marvelous time!
I love root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, and turnips.
Once you have mastered a technique, you barely have to look at a recipe again
No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize,
The main thing is to have a gutsy approach and use your head.