When cooking shows were simple (and Julia Child was thinner). I fun trip down Culinary Lane
Julia Child is probably considered the original TV Chef, long before the Food Network, Rachel Ray, Lydia and even Jacques. Her show debuted on PBS via WGBH in her hometown of Boston in 1964. Reruns ran for years on TV.
This 3-hour DVD contains six 29-minute shows (they didn't do lots of "sponsor ads" like they do on PBS now), each of which covers ONE dish in a full course French meal. First there is the Onion Soup, Then the Coq au Van and a Quiche and finally three desserts. In most cases the preparation is shown in "real time".
It's fascinating to re-watch these show with their "retro look". Child was much thinner than in her later years. (All that "tasting") and the shows are in black and white. (It's interesting to hear her discuss how the chicken or onions are "browning" when it's just another shade of gray on your tv!). And things were simpler then. She adds "Oil" to the pan; not EVOO, just oil. And she uses a lot less flour than modern day shows. One thing...
Great value for novice or repeat JC buyer
This is a great value for those new to Julia or for buyers for all her other DVD's as I am. There is only one episode repeat (Quiche Show). Recipe's may repeat, but were in subsequent years. Well worth the price drop from original release to $8.95 at this point in time.
Bon Appetie
How can we not be satisfied with Julia Child,I learn so much with her and still do, with her books and video it is so easy to do what she took so much time to teach us.She is unique.
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