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Everyone loves Julia Child as evidenced by the opening of this week’s much-anticipated movie “Julie and Julia,” sure to be seen by foodies and food buffs all over the world.
During her long television career, Julia was known as the “French Chef.” Julia studied at length in France at the famous Cordon Bleu cooking school. However, Julia and her husband were gourmets and loved food from many nations. In fact, according to a Julia Child biography on Answers.com, Julia’s passion for cooking originated during her assignment to China in 1941 where she was influenced by her future husband Paul’s passion for food.
What you may not know, is that Julia Child had a great love for Italy and Italian food as well. This one-woman dynamo hosted an annual luxury tour to Italy for food buffs during her long career.
In 1987, Julia Child traveled to Italy for ABC’s Good Morning America and hosted a hugely popular, 5-part series on Italy and Italian food. Here are three of the most entertaining of those clips from the ABC News site:
WATCH: 1987: Italian Bread Dishes
During her trip to Italy, Julia Child learns about various bread dishes.
WATCH: 1987: Parmesan Cheese and Homemade Pasta
While in Italy, Julia Child prepares pasta and meets makers of parmesan cheese.
WATCH: 1987: Italy's Olive Oil, Wine and Tuscan Cuisine
Through pork roast and olive oil, Julia Child explores flavorful Tuscan cuisine.
Learn more about Italy and Italian food on the Toscana Mia Blog.
Great Italy site for villa rentals, weddings, tours, real estate, ebooks, products and more!
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Julia Child has long been my heroine. What a great lady. Thanks for this story.
Jackie DiGiovanni
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