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[shiredancer]

We just saw "Julie and Julia" which was, to me, as endearing a movie as I've ever seen. Well, that's how it feels right now. A complete pleasure! I've never owned a Julia Child cookbook, never watched her TV shows, never paid any attention to her at all really, even though she lived in my town during her later years. French cooking always seemed out of reach, too complicated, too hard, too fussy. But I have to say, with all the hype over the movie (and after a certain visit to Paris last year), I'm pretty inspired. I'd like to give it a try; go for the gusto -- which seems to be a requirement. No diets allowed! It's 100% butter, all the time. Mmmm, full fat and flavor, with wine. It sounds heavenly.

Another endearing quality of the movie: I love the way it validates the connections we make here, online. I don't want to give anything away, but there were scenes that really pleased me regarding friendship that can arise without ever having met in person. How odd to think of Julia Child as someone who might have thrived on LJ in a younger day.

I told Peter that a nice package of the movie, Julia's magnus opus, and the Julie Powell book would make a great Christmas pressie. Then I can try some beurre blanc!

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t validates the connections we make here, online.

[gillyp.livejournal.com]

I watched 84 Charing Cross Road last weekend and was thinking the exact same thing.

Re: t validates the connections we make here, online.

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Hee, your icon always makes me laugh! You never have to type *nods*.

Is that a movie? I don't think I've seen it -- will have to look into it. (By the way, we're up to the 4th Doctor in our historical viewing -- total addiction! Thanks forever, m'dear.)

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

I strongly recommend checking out her show - you can find episodes on line at PBS video. She's just amazing to watch. I'm currently reading her book "My Life in France" too - it's a delight and I've laughed outright at some of her comments. Julia's being very inspirational to me right now; I'm finding the fact that she didn't find her calling until she was 37 very heartening. :)

Another endearing quality of the movie: I love the way it validates the connections we make here, online.

I hadn't really thought about it this way, but you're right. One more reason to love the film. :D

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Oh, thanks! I was thinking it would be fun to find her episodes online. And her book must be amazing. I'll add that to the little "package" I've requested!

[linaelyn.livejournal.com]

I love your idea for a Christmas pressie. Mind if I steal it for my Foodie Sister? It sounds lovely.

Also, *HUGS* just 'cuz.

[shiredancer.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, do get the whole set for your sister, and that "Life in France" book sounds good too! I've been doing a *lot* of cooking this past year (joined my local farm's CSA program) and I'm just ready for new inspiration.

And *HUGS* back to you, sweetie.