On Sat, 28 Nov 2020 09:08:26 -0500, Boron Elgar
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>On Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:36:15 -0500, jmcquown >
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>>I'm a tad too young to have seen Julia's original cooking shows. I've
>>seen many old reruns on PBS and a series she did with Jacques Pepin in
>>years past. Tonight PBS is showing a series of flashbacks with images
>>from the old B&W shows she hosted and commentary from some of the chefs
>>who worked alongside and who really learned from her work. It's called
>>'Dishing with Julia Child'. Fun stuff!
>>
>>Jill
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>I have seen this series. What I particularly like about it is the
>full-out admiration these famous chefs have for Childs' skills and
>depth of knowledge, as well as her fearlessness in tackling prep tasks
>that not all restaurateurs themselves do these days. This comes out
>delightfully with José Andres and Eric Ripert, and Sara Moulton, of
>course, working directly with Childs way back in the day, so her
>familiarity with her is delightful..
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>The whole series is highly recommended.

The thing I really liked about her was that she wasn't rigid, she
added more or less, as the mood took her. One thing though she had a
prescription for was roasting prime rib, follow to the letter and the
beef will always be exactly how you want it. I have given her
directions to many new cooks who were baffled by how to get it exactly
right, and they have all sung her praises. It was from her Menu Cook
book.