Never have I appreciated this fine lady’s episodes as much as I am right now in my life… in the strange world climate that we seem to be living in… at this moment in time when everything feels topsy-turvy… Ms Child is wholesome, charming and comforting to spend time with. Thank you PBS for sharing this with us.
I watched this as a new episode when I was a kid. I never forgot it, and I've always loved my sweet Julia. What a treasure. I still make so, so many of the recipes she taught me. I still miss her, but I know she's with Paul, the love of her life.
I like the way Julia says "basil" the way we say it in UK English countries instead of the American way to say basil. She was so well travelled and learnt to speak French beautifully. A proper, classy lady.
"...made in Switzerland by little old ladies in tennis shoes." I nearly choked on my Diet Coke. That market also had a huge selection of flowers.when I was there. An unforgettable shopping experience, without a doubt!
It was so cool seeing her speak French at the market. ETA: the salad spinner discussion was also cute! 😂 I can’t believe we didn’t have salad spinners back then, but the Swiss did, not because I believe in US exceptionalism, but because it’s hard to remember a time before globalization.
“The eternal problem with making a potato salad is to get potatoes that will hold together after you cook them and will hold their shape. I’ve been doing some research on potatoes and I have found they are a very difficult if not even neurotic vegetable.” Only Julia could come up with that humor and passion spontaneously.
We saw this episode when it aired. And we tried the salad and it became a standard for our family. Absolutely. Makes a great meal. Especially when you buy a fresh piece of tuna and broil it for a few minutes. It's perfect for lunch or dinner period
I just love this woman and her show. I am not an American so i didn't really know about her until recently when i accidentally came across a video where she was making beef bourg. Awesome show and amazing woman with an outstanding cooking workshop AND personality to match.
As much as i adore Julia i felt quite uneasy when she put her hand into these olives :)) My imagination takes me to places where other potential customers are also allowed to appreciate olives this way :))
Proto-salad spinner from 1972, and a zyliss too :) I use anchovies too but mine have always come out of a tin or as anchovy paste. Julia always assumed we all had 'a butcher' or a 'fishmonger' - no, a lot of us have the local Safeway; and especially with fish, you get a choice of about 5-6 varities. On the plus side, we can get almost any type of produce now - and a dozen types of olives.
Back then, people probably almost all did have access to a butcher and fishmonger, before a few grocery stores created a near-monopoly and Walmart ran out the small businesses. It’s going to get worse with the Albertson’s-Kroger’s merger. Smdh.
This may be a dumb question but we're zipped off to france and when we get back the fully cooked/steamed potatoes are peeled! TV magic! But seriously, what is the technique for peeling a fully cooked potato? a peeler seems too harsh. A paring knife maybe?
Never have I appreciated this fine lady’s episodes as much as I am right now in my life… in the strange world climate that we seem to be living in… at this moment in time when everything feels topsy-turvy… Ms Child is wholesome, charming and comforting to spend time with. Thank you PBS for sharing this with us.
Agreed!!!
Agreed 👏🏻
Well said!!
Agreed tho I suspect she’d have referred to herself as Mrs. Child.
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Julia Child is an absolute gem.
I’d skip the rest of dinner and just devour this salad! 🤤
the way the capers and olives are sold in the paper cones is delightful
What a wholesome, delightful lady she was, down to earth and real person.
I watched this as a new episode when I was a kid. I never forgot it, and I've always loved my sweet Julia. What a treasure. I still make so, so many of the recipes she taught me. I still miss her, but I know she's with Paul, the love of her life.
❤ love your sweet comment! Love experiencing our Julia on Utube! 🤗 she's amazing!
My paternal grandmother watched this show RELIGIOUSLY . she was a good cook and pronounced the word "tomatoes" the way Julia did.
I like the way Julia says "basil" the way we say it in UK English countries instead of the American way to say basil. She was so well travelled and learnt to speak French beautifully. A proper, classy lady.
"...made in Switzerland by little old ladies in tennis shoes." I nearly choked on my Diet Coke. That market also had a huge selection of flowers.when I was there. An unforgettable shopping experience, without a doubt!
It was so cool seeing her speak French at the market.
ETA: the salad spinner discussion was also cute! 😂 I can’t believe we didn’t have salad spinners back then, but the Swiss did, not because I believe in US exceptionalism, but because it’s hard to remember a time before globalization.
I agree, and her French is very good!
“The eternal problem with making a potato salad is to get potatoes that will hold together after you cook them and will hold their shape. I’ve been doing some research on potatoes and I have found they are a very difficult if not even neurotic vegetable.” Only Julia could come up with that humor and passion spontaneously.
We saw this episode when it aired. And we tried the salad and it became a standard for our family. Absolutely. Makes a great meal. Especially when you buy a fresh piece of tuna and broil it for a few minutes. It's perfect for lunch or dinner period
I’m going to do this as a charcuterie board. Yum!
I just love this woman and her show. I am not an American so i didn't really know about her until recently when i accidentally came across a video where she was making beef bourg. Awesome show and amazing woman with an outstanding cooking workshop AND personality to match.
I would have liked to have lunch with Julia after she filmed making meal.
My sweet lady, my dear loved Julia. ❤ Many hugs and kisses from Russia to everyone!
This woman is a great cook
Either she or the editor who cut this forgot the anchovy. My favourite dish EVER.
Yes, the anchovies are a must! And from a tin, the oil rinsed off, is just fine!
this weekend i will make this salad.
Same.
Light and refreshing.. just like a salad SHOULD be - looks absolutely delicious beyond words!
As much as i adore Julia i felt quite uneasy when she put her hand into these olives :)) My imagination takes me to places where other potential customers are also allowed to appreciate olives this way :))
Proto-salad spinner from 1972, and a zyliss too :) I use anchovies too but mine have always come out of a tin or as anchovy paste. Julia always assumed we all had 'a butcher' or a 'fishmonger' - no, a lot of us have the local Safeway; and especially with fish, you get a choice of about 5-6 varities. On the plus side, we can get almost any type of produce now - and a dozen types of olives.
Back then, people probably almost all did have access to a butcher and fishmonger, before a few grocery stores created a near-monopoly and Walmart ran out the small businesses. It’s going to get worse with the Albertson’s-Kroger’s merger. Smdh.
So excited for this lesson, Julia!🎉
2024 and this still exemplifies the healthy food and le bonne cuisine francaise. Thanks Julia.
I made her recipe a couple years back and my mom and I enjoyed it.
Hahaha...A Swiss Press. That puts a smile on my face...
This may be a dumb question but we're zipped off to france and when we get back the fully cooked/steamed potatoes are peeled! TV magic! But seriously, what is the technique for peeling a fully cooked potato? a peeler seems too harsh. A paring knife maybe?
It's a good question!
use your hands, hold it in a towel so you don't get burned and the skin will slip off if they are done
Old school is best school.
If Julia can do it so can you!
Didn't have these films in the early FC episode.
Notice the camera just before se pours the salt.
The advent of new potatoes clearly had not occurred in a typical suburban supermarche’.
did the potato vendor know who he was talking with?
France will never return. Helas.
Potatoes are very neurotic vegetables.