September 2008 . Julia Child
Last Spring, I took the most wonderful trip to Europe. It was there that I fell in love. The cities were bustling with amazing art, culture, friendly people, and delicious food. I was surrounded by romantic buildings, each with its own special story. When it came time for me to bid farewell to these great cities, I felt myself yearning to stay. Perhaps one day I could live in Paris? I could write novels on my life in Europe, but perhaps I will save that for another day.
Not long after, I was introduced to Julia Child and Max Bugnard in My Life in France. As I started reading the book, I was whisked back to Paris. Julia’s words were crafted so vividly and beautifully that I felt we were once friends cooking and baking in Paris. In conjunction with her lessons from Max, Julia’s humor, determination, and success is such a great inspiration.
September 2008 . Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Flash forward five month later, I was browsing the SF Library’s book sale. To my great surprise and delight, I happened upon the above book. Dressed in a worn classic dust jacket, Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2 sat among the piles of books. With my love for all things French, I knew I had to add that book to my growing culinary library. I just love the way a beautifully bound book feels and smells. There’s just something warm and comforting about a good book. I can’t wait to try out her recipes!
Now… to get my hands on Volume 1…
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