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Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

By Laurie | August 15, 2009

I love Julia Child. Love. Love. Love. I don’t know if it’s the laugh, genuine sincerity, or the fabulous cooking demonstrations that first caught my attention. Obviously I am in love with Paris and anything French, so of course I also admire her for picking up her life in California (I was born there too) and moving to Paris at age 36. Guess what? She didn’t even know how to cook then! That just proves that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.

She would have been 97-years old today. I am celebrating her in a big way today thanks to the new movie, Julie & Julia, Le Creuset, and Moroch Entertainment. I won an awesome prize pack that included pots, pans, a knife set, both books the movie is based on, a load of gourmet dark chocolate, a grocery tote, and an apron.


These are some serious quality cooking materials, and honestly probably some of the coolest things I have ever won. Unfortunately I am not a big cook, at least not in the my-pots-and-pans-are-worth-more-than-my-designer-handbag kind of way. I like to fry a pork chop, cook up some soup, or make a nice pasta on occasion. I just never knew there was something substantially better than my red KitchenAid pots and pans. None the less, this has definitely inspired me. I want to take some classes and do Julia proud. I’m not even 36 yet, so there is still lots of time for me to get started, right?! Bon Appetit!

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6 Responses to “Happy Birthday, Julia Child!”

  1. Is there a Le Creuset crock in there? I’ll totally buy it off of you.

    Posted by: corrinNo Gravatar on August 15th, 2009 at 8:06 am

  2. There is, but hand’s off! That is actually my very favorite item. I have been reading up on recipes to cook in it before they even arrived! Plus it matches my kitchen and looks very chic sitting on my counter.

    Posted by: LaurieNo Gravatar on August 15th, 2009 at 8:54 am

  3. That is awesome! Have you seen the movie yet? I heard it was excellent. I’m really wanting to see it.

    Posted by: Jean M.No Gravatar on August 15th, 2009 at 9:15 am

  4. You are the luckiest person I know! Congratulations! :)

    Posted by: JillNo Gravatar on August 15th, 2009 at 2:04 pm

  5. Jean- No, I haven’t seen the movie yet. I also really want to. Maybe next weekend!

    Posted by: LaurieNo Gravatar on August 17th, 2009 at 11:14 pm

  6. Jill- Thanks! I really am pretty lucky, and so appreciative. This was a cool one to win.

    Posted by: LaurieNo Gravatar on August 17th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

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