Anyone who’s seen a Julia Child cooking show loves the woman. She was so interesting and weird, over-the-top and funny, and brought so much French cooking to America. Her work inspired a generation of chefs, including bringing cadre of talented French chefs to our shores.
Today, you can find fine French food everywhere and cooking shows run like marathons. So, take some time out of your daily food watching to celebrate Julia Child’s 100th birthday. The internet is doing what it does best, organizing awesome events around obscure topics:
- Facebook celebration – Julia Child
- Special Twitter account – @JC100
- iPhone cooking app – Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Selected Recipes
- Kitchen Daily – Julia Child’s Most Memorable TV Moments For Her 100th Birthday
- PBS cook-off – #CookforJulia
- Numerous restaurant celebrations around the country
- Not to mention, the great movie ‘Julia and Julia’
