Julia Child Quotes

A collection of quotes by Julia Child.

Julia Child, born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California, was an American chef, author, and television personality. Known for bringing French cuisine to the American public, Child played a significant role in introducing the art of cooking to millions through her books and TV shows.

After completing her education and serving in various administrative positions, Child discovered her passion for cooking while living in Paris with her husband. There, she enrolled in the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, learning traditional French techniques that would shape her culinary career.

In 1961, Child published her groundbreaking cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," which she co-authored with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle. The book became an instant hit and played a pivotal role in making French cuisine accessible and popular in American households. Child's warm and engaging personality then took center stage when she hosted her television show, "The French Chef," which aired from 1963 to 1973. Her cooking demonstrations and practical advice endeared her to a wide audience, making her a beloved figure on American television.

Throughout her life, Child continued to publish cookbooks, host cooking shows, and promote the joy of culinary experimentation. Her impact on the world of cooking is immeasurable, as she elevated the status of home cooking and encouraged people to explore diverse flavors and techniques.

Julia Child passed away on August 13, 2004, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a culinary icon and an inspiration to chefs and food enthusiasts worldwide.

I think careful cooking is love, don't you? The loveliest th

I think careful cooking is love, don't you? The loveliest thing you can cook for someone who's close to you is about as nice a valentine as you can give.

In the 1970s we got nouvelle cuisine, in which a lot of the

In the 1970s we got nouvelle cuisine, in which a lot of the old rules were kicked over. And then we had cuisine minceur, which people mixed up with nouvelle cuisine but was actually fancy diet cooking.

Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously

Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

Success Find Passionate

You'll never know everything about anything, especially some

You'll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.

Education Love Lifelong Learning

With enough butter, anything is good.

With enough butter, anything is good.

As we say in the American Institute of Wine and Food, small

As we say in the American Institute of Wine and Food, small helpings, no seconds. A little bit of everything. No snacking. And have a good time.

When I got to France I realized I didn't know very much abou

When I got to France I realized I didn't know very much about food at all. I'd never had a real cake. I'd had those cakes from cake mixes or the ones that have a lot of baking powder in them. A really good French cake doesn't have anything like that in it - it's all egg power.

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude.

Attitude Cooking

I think one of the terrible things today is that people have

I think one of the terrible things today is that people have this deathly fear of food: fear of eggs, say, or fear of butter. Most doctors feel that you can have a little bit of everything.

Life itself is the proper binge.

Life itself is the proper binge.

In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national spor

In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.

Animals that we eat are raised for food in the most economic

Animals that we eat are raised for food in the most economical way possible, and the serious food producers do it in the most humane way possible. I think anyone who is a carnivore needs to understand that meat does not originally come in these neat little packages.

Being tall is an advantage, especially in business. People w

Being tall is an advantage, especially in business. People will always remember you. And if you're in a crowd, you'll always have some clean air to breathe.

I was going to be a great woman novelist. Then the war came

I was going to be a great woman novelist. Then the war came along and I think it's hard for young people today, don't you, to realize that when World War II happened we were dying to go and help our country.

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person.

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all the time.

Time Love Marriage Anniversary

I hate organized religion. I think you have to love thy neig

I hate organized religion. I think you have to love thy neighbor as thyself. I think you have to pick your own God and be true to him. I always say 'him' rather than 'her.' Maybe it's because of my generation, but I don't like the idea of a female God. I see God as a benevolent male.