Sunday, August 9, 2009

Julie & Julia

Recently, a co-worker recommended a book to me that seemed quite interesting. While on vacation this past week, I read My Life in France by Julia Child. I literally could not put this book down and it still took me three days to read it! This book consumed my every thought and left me dreaming in food. What a remarkable life Julia led and I was envious of Julia Child. To reward myself for actually reading a book from beginning to end , I went to the movies and saw Julie & Julia....by myself!


I was again left envious of both Julia Child and Julie Powell. Why didn't I think of blogging about a cookbook? Now to take on such a challenge would make me a copycat so I won't go down that road. But the movie really hit home, since I am a blogger myself, love food, and Julie's occasional meltdowns left me chuckling to myself because I saw myself in her. Needless to say, I have had similar meltdowns in the kitchen!

This book and movie have left me yearning to do more with food.....

And since Mastering the Art of French Cooking is not currently part of my library, it will be on my door step Tuesday!

2 comments:

bridget {bake at 350} said...

I REALLY want to see this movie. I read Julie and Julia, and now REALLY want to read My Life in France. Thanks for the recommendation!

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see the recipes you try from the new book!