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Julia Child Was a Spy For the Early CIA

Aug 14 2008 - 9:15am by YumSugar
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Julia Child Was a Spy For the Early CIA Late celebrity chef Julia Child may have brought all things culinary to the masses, but there was one secret she kept from the world: She was a spy. Newly released personnel records reveal that Julia Child was part of an international spy ring managed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), an early version of the CIA created during World War II by President Theodore Roosevelt. Before she became a famous chef, Child helped the OSS develop shark repellent, an explosives coating that was critical to protecting ammunition used to sink German U-boats during the war.
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Yummy Links: From Creme Brulee to Avocado Ice Cream

Apr 29 2008 - 8:00am by partysugar
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Yummy Links: From Creme Brulee to Avocado Ice Cream
  • Learn how to make a perfectly caramelized creme brulee top. Then invite friends over for a creme brulee making party! — The Kitchn
  • Take a behind the scenes look at the upcoming Julia and Julia film.
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How Well Do You Know The French Chef?

Feb 11 2008 - 6:31am by partysugar
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How Well Do You Know The French Chef? On today's date, February 11, in 1963 Julia Child's The French Chef cooking show first appeared on national television. To commemorate the anniversary I've put together a quiz about her show. To learn more about this culinary icon test your knowledge now.

YumSugar Gift Guide: Who's the Boss?

Dec 19 2007 - 8:13am by partysugar
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YumSugar Gift Guide: Who's the Boss? If you decide to get your boss a gift these holidays, stay away from a generic gift basket. They'll be receiving tons of gift baskets from PR agencies and other businesses. Instead of the obvious, choose universal gifts that work well for almost anyone.

Meryl Streep to Play Julia Child
Meryl Streep to Play Julia Child
Meryl Streep is in talks to play Julia Child in a film adaptation of Julie Powell's book Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen. Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle) will write the adaptation and will direct as well. Amy Adams is signed on to costar.



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