“People who love to eat are always the best people.”
Julia Child is one of our biggest cooking icons of all time.
On Cookbooks
“A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.”
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It’s so easy to make.
And they never use very good oil."
On Fat
“Fat gives things flavor.”
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On Legacy
“I don’t think about whether people will remember me or not.
I’ve been an okay person.
I’ve learned a lot.
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I’ve taught people a thing or two.
That’s what’s important.
Sooner or later the public will forget you, the memory of you will fade.
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What’s important is the individuals you’ve influenced along the way.”
On Butter
“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.”
Who’s going to know?"
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On Red Meat
“I believe in red meat.
I’ve often said: red meat and gin.”
On Love
“I think careful cooking is love, don’t you?
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On Fame
“Celebrity has its uses.
I can always get a seat in any restaurant.”
You never want to go out with a whimper.
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Everything can have drama if it’s done right.
Even a pancake.”
On Imagination
“The more you know, the more you might create.
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There’s no end to imagination in the kitchen.”
On Passion
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”
On Friendship
“Remember, ‘No one’s more important than people.’
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On Cooking More
“Really, the more I cook the more I like to cook.”
Usually one’s cooking is better than one thinks it is.
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