In honor of Julia Child’s birthday, check out the story of how Mastering the Art of French Cooking turned me into a hollandaise‑obsessed menace. Here’s an excerpt …
What’s the one kitchen item you can’t live without?❓🍳 Someone asked me this once — well, technically it was part of an editorial “tell all” for a magazine spread. You know the type: What’s your favorite color? What’s your favorite meal? What’s your favorite dessert? It always felt a little like a centerfold Q&A, didn’t it? Regardless, my answer: water. I mean… duh. But after receiving several eyeroll emails from other editors, I played along …
“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure … In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”
Julia Child | August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004
Bon Appétit!



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DISCLAIMER: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Also, I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox


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