Quote:
Originally Posted by Ea
Reg. Julia Child, I have to ask, I'm puzzled... 
What is so special about it, and her? Does french cuisine have a special status in USA? Perhaps my problem is that when I think french cuisine, I think gourmet food that you get at certain expensive restaurants - or the food you get when you go to France. Perhaps it's actually Julia Child cuisine, not 'french'.
I'm not even sure what I am asking, but I'm reading about the movie and I feel 'huh?' I'm missing something The movie looks like a nice little romantic comedy to me. |
essentially she brought American cuisine out of the 1800s and out of the farm kitchen. standard American cooking pre Julia consisted mainly of hearty meals containing meat, potatoes, a vegie maybe a salad (depending on the time of year) and possibly dessert. a stack of white bread was on the table along with butter for anyone that was still hungry. a typical spice cabinet consisted of less than 20 for sure, and possibly even 10 items. Julia brought adventure and other cuisines (not just French) to the American kitchen.
I think I was living in Germany when I heard a short biopic on her. she was incredibly awkward, a diplomat's wife, not particularly good looking, HUGE! she was well over 6 feet tall at a time when the average American housewife was probably 5'4. she really didn't fit in with the other diplomatic wives, and she was bored and lonely. her husband encouraged her to find a hobby and pursue it. cooking was it! very soon she was rubbing elbows with people who disdained the people who disdained her. her awkwardness followed her into the studio kitchens, and she made it ok to make mistakes in public during a time when perfection was required from a diplomats wife.