My Life In France

Well, my local library provided me with another stellar book this week. Over the last six months, I have read a number of books about France, both fiction and non-fiction. And, I am fascinated by its romantic image, artistic fame, and food culture. This book certainly did not disappoint!

My Life in France written by Julia Child

Julia Child moved to France, as a new bride, in the late 1940’s. There, she fell in love with the food at the first meal she ate on French soil, and all other meals were forever measured by those first few bites. As she learned the language and how to negotiate the outdoor food markets, she became determined to learn how to create delicious French food in her own home. Eventually, Julia enrolled at the Cordon Bleu where she learned the techniques necessary to write Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Julia spent years testing and writing recipes that were easy to follow for the American home cook. This was a daunting task that she tackled with numerous obstacles. The tools needed to be easy for Americans to obtain. The food needed to be readily available and must be found for a reasonable price. And, finally the recipes needed to be written in a way that Americans could duplicate flawlessly.

Julia’s success led her to write multiple books and cookbooks and star in cooking shows. She found her passion in France and shared it with the world.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is one of the best books that I have read this year. Julia Child is an inspiration to home cooks like me. She was an average home cook who followed her passion and found tremendous success. The book was well written and exciting and fun to read. I would recommend it to anyone with a zeal for cooking, or to those who are enamored by all things French.

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