As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis Devoto (Paperback)

from tkcs

This is an interesting insight into Julia's life and the times. She and Avis write back and forth about what food items are available in France vs the US, recipes, politics (both liberals - a lot of discussion about McCarthy), and about the process of getting a book published.

from tututhefirst

While I've enjoyed watching Julia Child occasionally on TV, and I own a copy of her famous cookbook, I have always felt somewhat intimidated by this matriarch of elegant meal prep. "As Always, Julia" brings Julia Child to earth, and makes her not only approachable, but warm, human, funny, intelli...

from SESchend

Hardly a book I expected to find so engrossing and detailed and personal; with very minimal bridging materials and introductions, this collection of letters between the title women is engrossing for their discussions of cooking, writing, contemporary politics (fascinating looks at the McCarthy er...

from sriemann

Took some time to read, but well worth it. Had insight on the time period, lovely descriptions of France, and now I really want to read mastering the art of french cooking.

from LizHD

Really worthwhile but not a fast read. Through their correspondence, Julia Child and Avis DeVoto became not only the best of friends but also wildly successful publishing collaborators (in bringing to fruition arguably the most famous and influential cookbook of the mid-twenteth century). Reading...