Just in time for what would be the iconic chef's 100th birthday, PBS has released "Julia Child Remixed: Keep on Cooking" by John D. Boswell (A.K.A. melodysheep), whose previous work includes "Bob Ross Remixed" and "Mister Rogers Remixed."
In Defense Of Louisette Bertholle
Abigail Trafford: "In Julie and Julia, [third author] Louisette is portrayed as not pulling her weight on Mastering the Art of French Cooking. I have a different memory. Certainly she tested a lot of recipes — I ate them." [WaPo]
Women Make Movies: Julie & Julia Boiling Hot At Weekend Box Office
Although G.I. Joe was number one at the box office over the weekend with $56.2 million, Julie & Julia, which came in at number two (and $20.1 million) can be considered a total success story. A few reasons why:
Julia Child: Beloved Icon, Role Model...Homophobe?
In the affectionate Julia Child outpouring that's surrounded Julie and Julia, a few less-savory facts have come to light - like a less-than-tolerant attitude towards homosexuality. To wit:
Julie & Julia Needs More Julia, Only A Dash Of Julie
Critics say the Julia Child half of Julie & Julia is wonderful, thanks to Meryl Streep's predictably excellent performance, but even Amy Adams could not make modern day blogger Julie Powell likable.
Child's Play: The Odd Couple
In her later years, Julia Child partnered up with just about every chef and luminary in the world. But I had to end the week with a clip of Julia and Jacques Pepin, one of television's greatest pairings.
Child's Play: Clash Of The Titans
Anyone who's seen Mastering the Art of French Cooking knows that Julia worked with a co-author: Simone Beck. The two women had a smash on their hands, but all was not rosy:
Child's Play: Time For Luh-unch!
The egg can be one of your very best friends, as Julia shows us in this vintage French Chef from 1964 (Mad Men time!), which features "eggs for elegance."
Child's Play: "The Temptation Of Eve" A Disaster
In addition to bringing French cuisine to our shores, Julia Child is famous for fucking things up with flair. Yesterday, we took a look
Child's Play: Collars & Cheese
Have you heard about Julie & Julia? Well, PBS is doing God's work and offering full episodes of Julia Child's The French Chef. All this week, we'll be excerpting from a few of our favorites. Today, cheese soufflé!
