Julia Child

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol.1 by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle is not merely a collection of recipes; it is an extraordinary guide to French culinary artistry. This seminal volume, first published in 1961, revolutionised American kitchens by offering detailed and accessible instructions on how to create classic French dishes at home. It is designed for...

A beautiful new edition of the beloved cookbook capturing the spirit of Julia Child's debut television series. The French Chef Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of more than 300 classic French recipes. The series, The French Chef, which made her a star, is now featured as the centrepiece of the television series Julia. By 1963, Julia Child had already achieved...

Indulge in the culinary mastery of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol.2 by renowned chefs Julia Child and Simone Beck. This seminal work builds on the success of its predecessor, continuing to demystify French cuisine for home cooks with an accessible array of recipes and techniques. Volume 2 delves deeper into the rich tapestry of French culinary tradition, presenting...

National Bestseller — Julia's story of her transformative years in France in her own words is "captivating ... her marvellously distinctive voice is present on every page.” (San Francisco Chronicle). Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, Julia Child...

When Julia Child arrived in Paris in 1948, a six-foot-two-inch, thirty-six-year-old, rather loud and unserious Californian, she barely spoke a word of French and didn't know the first thing about cooking. As she fell in love with French culture—buying food at local markets, sampling the local bistros, and taking classes at the Cordon Bleu—her life began to change forever. We...