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Was It Julia or Tom?

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:10:19 PDT

Today, Aug. 15, is an important day when it comes to celebrity chef birthdays. Not only would Julia Child turn 99 years old if she were still alive, but Top Chef head honcho Tom Colicchio is celebrating his 49th year, too! In honor of their respective birthdays, I put together a fun little quiz that tests your knowledge of the chefs-turned-television stars. Can you tell the difference between their lives and careers? Find out now when you take the quiz!

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Leek and Potato Soup

Susannah Chen — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:00:55 PDT

The season's cooling off, and it's the end of another chaotic week; slow down and take the time to nourish yourself with an uncomplicated potage parmentier. After all, even the legendary Julia Child held an appreciation for this humble yet warming soup.

Begin with little more than a few loose ends from the larder: chopped leeks and clean potatoes. Simmer the broth until tender, break potatoes apart into rustic pieces, and serve seasoned with just a splash of heavy cream, salt and white pepper, and fine herbs.

To add a little more protein to the dish, crumble a little cooked, crispy bacon, prosciutto, or pancetta on top. The result? A soul-satisfying soup that's not overly heavy. For the recipe, keep on reading.

Yummy Links: From the Pioneer Woman Movie to Julia Child

partysugar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:50:24 PDT

Could Reese Witherspoon star in a movie about The Pioneer Woman's life?- Serious Eats
This year, the James Beard Foundation will award the best TV personalities. - Grub Street NY
Sources say Adam Dell, the younger brother of the Dell, Inc. founder, is Padma's baby daddy. - Feast
One of Top Chef's favorite villains, Marcel Vigneron, has scored his own cooking show on the Syfy channel. - Eat Me Daily
Tiki culture is making a strong comeback. - Chow
The Top Chef Tour is coming to a town near you. - Eater
A new book will publish Julia Child's letters. - The Epi-Log

Do You Own a Julia Child Cookbook?

partysugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:51 PDT

Currently Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking is on top of the New York Times best seller list. But that's not the only book she wrote, Child has authored more than 10 other cookbooks. Is one of her works on your bookshelf?

Sole Inspired by Julia

partysugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:30:30 PDT

Whenever I chat with someone about the film Julie & Julia, it seems the famous recipe for beef Borgignonne enters the conversation. However, when I watched the movie it wasn't this dish that stood out in my mind. It was the sole meuniere - the life-changing fish that Julia enjoyed upon her arrival in France - that I long to taste. Since I have a copy of my grandmother's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, I went home and looked for Julia's recipe.Unfortunately it's not in the book, so I hit the Internet in search of a buttery white-fish recipe. Although it's not necessarily a classic sole meuniere, I experimented with this sole and herbed white wine lemon sauce. The final result wasn't a culinary revelation, but it was decidedly delicious. If you're looking for a light, filling meal with fresh flavors, why not channel Child? For the recipe, keep reading.

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:00:56 PDT

Today would be Julia Child's 97th birthday. Perhaps she might have celebrated by making the dessert pictured below. Do you know what it's called?

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

YumSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:50:10 PDT

On tomorrow's date in 1912, Julia Child, TV host and French chef extraordinaire, was born in Pasadena, CA. If she were still around today, she'd be 97 years old - and would no doubt catch a screening of Julie & Julia.

Feeling an urge to pay homage to the woman who set an example for home cooks everywhere? Then celebrate by making a few of her favorite recipes - and taking our quiz!

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Yummy Links: From Brian Boitano to Meryl Streep

partysugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:00:42 PDT

Check out the trailer of Brian Boitano's new Food Network show. - New York Magazine
Possible disguises for Sam Sifton, the New York Times new restaurant critic. - Eat Me Daily
Give classic caprese salad a stone-fruit twist by making it with peaches. - Serious Eats
Bon Appétit has named the nation's best new restaurants. - Bon Appétit
10 of Julia Child's most prolific quotes. - Chow
Learn how to turn a strawberry box and strawberries into a beautiful centerpiece. - Design*Sponge
5 reasons that explain why Meryl Streep played Julia Child perfectly. - The Hungry Beast

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7 Standout Julia Child Recipes

YumSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:50:31 PDT

With the premiere of Julie & Julia today and Julia Child's birthday fast approaching, the legendary television chef and author has been at the forefront the food industry. Should you find yourself watching the movie and craving one of its masterpieces, make yourself an authentic French recipe, courtesy of Julia, from scratch. Here, a few of our favorite ideas.

Are You Excited to Watch Julie and Julia?

YumSugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:50 PDT

Julie and Julia hits theaters this Friday, chronicling the lives of Julia Child and blogger Julie Powell, who cooked her way through Child's cookbook. (Check out my interview with the author.) We already got to screen the film, and I highly recommend making it a must see for August. Are you planning to head to the theater?