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December 26, 2009

A project for next year

After watching the movie Julie and Julia (twice) and being inspired to learn some new techniques, we have ordered the book (Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking).
A few friends have agreed to cook and learn with me next year! I am excited about the challenge. We are going to do a couple of recipes a week, and work our way through the book. I don't expect we will do all the recipes or several recipes a day like Julie did, but it should be great fun!
The Julie and Julia Project that Julie Powell did was 500+ recipes in a year. Her original blog of the project is still online (big surprise!). The top post, which is her last post is is quite poignant:
http://blogs.salon.com/0001399/
There have been blogs about the blog, some even arguing that Julia Child did not like or agree with Julie Powell's project. Whether she did nor not, I am of the mind that both of them, Julie Powell and Julia Child are inspiring through their humor, teachable moments and life lessons. Besides, if we don't keep learning and growing where does that leave us?
(Bored and boring).
Anyone wanting to join in is welcome, this is a very relaxed type of challenge: cook two recipes from the Julia's cookbook each week, and share comments/tips with the rest of us. The first few weeks will be soups. While watching/owning the movie is not mandatory (though it is a good chick flick), owning the cookbook, or having regular access to it is.
Bon Appetit!

5 comments:

  1. You do, I'll watch. ;)) I'm working on Nourishing Traditions this year.

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  2. Awesome Theresa!
    That is a great one too Regina! We fixed quiche (pg 445) for dinner last night.

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  3. That is so funny you posted this Liz! I'm reading Julie and Julia right now! I had kinda been inspired to do the same. Count me in too!

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  4. What an interesting project. Be sure to tell us if the recipe is something you will be repeating or not. I need to add some new dishes to our pretty mundane menus.

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