Halfway through reading this – it’s a treat for Julia (Child, naturally)-ophiles. The author worked for/with Julia for many years, on various projects (among them 1980’s Good Morning America segments and Parade...

Wise words from Julia Child, the great sage of American cooking.

Books for the plane, the beach, or just curling up in bed.

expensive and NOT too trendy. Somewhere like St Nicks or The Backstage but maybe a little closer to my home?? Also, would like a place with good food. Good beer selection, good food, no lines or cover. Any suggestions?????

I had originally thought that November would be a good Julia Child month. But Thanksgiving comes fairly early this year, many of us will be looking for holiday-appropriate recipes, and Julia and Thanksgiving just don’t seem a...

Backstage with Julia by Nancy Verde Barr. Alice Waters and Chez Panisse (not the cookbook) Just starting The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee (I believe there’s an explanation for the middle “8.”)

honors in the CIA in 1977, won a scholarship from Les Dames D’Escoffier, worked in Boston and NY, as well with a master chef in France. She has taught in a culinary environment, and worked with Julia Child. She was the chef for...

course, escorted me to the washroom when I asked its location, and was attentive to some special requests. The Lake Ontario’s finest was refilled without asking. He may very well have been chastised backstage, but we had...

This is the longest thread ever! I actually haven’t tried it myself because it was too packed in there when I went, but the Backstage Bar on Culver Blvd. in Culver City apparently has a really yummy burger. Another one I am...