"In the 1960s, you could eat anything you wanted, and of course, people were smoking cigarettes and all kinds of things, and there was no talk about fat and anything like that, and butter and cream were rife. Those were lovely days for gastronomy, I must say."

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Source: Julia Child, Alex Prud'homme (2006). “My Life in France”, p.10, Anchor

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

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