Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child
by Nancy Verde Barr
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Author: Nancy Verde BarrEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-14
ISBN: 0470276371
Number of pages: 285
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: A 'must' for any collection strong in Child or French cooking
Summary: 5 Stars
BACKSTAGE WITH JULIA is an insider's account of working with her and comes from Julia Child's Executive Chef and close personal friend for 24 years. Her memoir blends anecdotes and stories with culinary insights, keys to understanding the behind-the-scenes action of culinary TV shows, and more, and is a 'must' for any collection strong in Child or French cooking.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Summary of Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child
You'll love this intimate portrait of the inimitable Julia Child by Nancy Verde Barr, her executive chef and friend for twenty-four years. Brimming with anecdotes, memorabilia, and snapshots, Backstage with Julia conveys Julia's generosity, her boundless energy, and her love of food and life. This loving memoir celebrates the adventurous, unassuming essence of the chef who seasoned American palates and heightened our appreciation of food.Memoirs Books
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