Tuesday, February 17, 2009

La Belle Julia

I finished My Life in France, by Julia Child -- recommended
if you're a foodie or have any interest in the gastronomy
of Gaul, or just plain good writing. Intelligent and exhaustive,
it not only documents a post-war cultural sensibility,
it illustrates just how valuable the presence of a loving
and supportive partner is -- yes, thinking of you, Paul!
(I have to point out that Ms. Child's husband's name
was also Paul....)

Bon Appetit!

5 comments:

  1. Have you heard about the upcoming film about Julia Child starring Meryl Streep as Child?

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  2. From what little I know of Julia Child's biography, not only was her husband tremendously supportive, but she also remained supportive of him through his difficult final days-- I believe he suffered from some form of dementia. Julia Child is a hero of both mine & Eberle's-- she had such gusto mixed with graciousness; a really remarkable woman.

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  3. I'll put it on my list. Did you ever read On Rue Tatin?

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  4. Collin -- thanks for the heads up -- just looked this up: it's an adaptation of Julie Powell's book Julie and Julia, which I own but haven't yet read.

    John, her sense of humor was tremendous, and she was fearless. An inspiration in every sense of the word!

    Robin -- no -- should I?!

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  5. T--I'm reluctant to recommend it because I know how you feel about memoirs. It has some great recipes. Depends on how you feel about Under the Tuscan Sun-type "I'm living in a different country and this is what I think about that..." books. The world seems divided between people who love Frances Mayes and her ilk and those who can't stand her! As always, I'd love your opinion...

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