Julia Child
Julia Carolyn Child was an American chef, author, and television personality. She is recognized for having brought 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.
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Trending topics shown first"Too much trouble," "Too expensive," or "Who will know the difference" are death knells for good food."
"How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like kleenex?"
"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."
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1912
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