"Noncooks think it's silly to invest two hours' work in two minutes' enjoyment; but if cooking is evanescent, so is the ballet."

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Source: Julia Child, E. S. Yntema (1979). “Julia Child & more company”, Knopf

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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.

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