Julia Child

Chef, Author, Television Personality

Julia Child was a pioneering chef and author who revolutionized American cooking through her approachable style and passion for French cuisine.

Born
August 15, 1912
Died
August 13, 2004
Quotes
190
Rank
#496

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"Cooking hasn't yet been accepted as the art form it is. It should be on the level with any of the other art forms."

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"I love to teach - that's my role."

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"The shellfish thing is very scary. You have to know the people you buy from and exactly where their wholesalers are getting the fish from."

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"Cooking was taken with such seriousness in France that even ordinary chefs were proud of their profession. That's what appealed to me."

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"I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind."

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"My father was in charge of managing the farm."

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"I love good, fresh food cooked by someone who knows what he's doing."

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"Good french cooking cannot be produced by a zombie cook."

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"I think the inner person is the most important.... I would like to see an invention that keeps the mind alert. That's what is important."

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