I enjoyed reading this book immensely.
I devoured the words and details just as Julia Child did her Sole
Meuniére the first time she went to her la belle France. This book to
me was mainly a travelogue with gastronomy as the main purpose and
Sacré bleu! How it transported me.
The novel chronicles Julia's years in
France, her escapades through the little towns all over the country,
her culinary adventures, building relationships with fellow food
lovers, her time and in detail at Lé Cordon Bleu and the hurdles of
book publishing.
The book is very well written in
narrative form and one almost walked, thought and felt as Julia did as
she imbibed France even to the aroma of the streets in Marseilles.
France is made beautiful by her in this book and I like her
feet-to-the-ground approach in dining and touring, preferring local
flavors or “holes in the wall” restaurants and finding kindred
among the culinary enthusiasts in those circles. It is also touching
that her husband is given the due that he deserves as Julia's
financier during her Lé Cordon Bleu days, being a great support and a
gateway to notable contacts for her.
Do give this a tumble, you won't regret
it and like any good book, there is the objective to finish it, but
you'll feel sad when it ends.
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