Julia Child

Julia Child

Julia Child (born Julia Carolyn McWilliams August 15, 1912 - August 13, 2004) was an American cook, author, and television personality, who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to the American mainstream, through her many cookbooks and television programs. Her most famous works are the 1961 cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and, showcasing her sui generis television persona, the series The French Chef, which premiered in 1963

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