Julia Child’s Life in the Company of Cats, 11/10 at 10 am

Chicago Foodways Roundtable

Julia’s Cats:
Julia Child’s Life in the Company of Cats
Presented by Terry Burson, Author

podcast

Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10 AM
Kendall College, School of Culinary Arts
900 North Branch Street, Chicago
(West of Halsted Street, North of Chicago Avenue)
Free Parking
Cost: $3.
Free to Kendall students and faculty with ID.

“A house without a cat is like a day without sunshine, a pie without fromage, a dinner without wine.” -- Julia Child

The world knows Julia Child as the charismatic woman who brought French cuisine to America and became a TV sensation, but there’s one aspect of her life that’s not so familiar. Soon after the Childs arrived in Paris in 1948, a French cat appeared on their doorstep, and Julia recalled, “Our domestic circle was completed.” Minette captured Julia’s heart, igniting a lifelong passion for cats equaled only by her love of food and her husband, Paul. All the cherished feline companions who shared Julia’s life—in Paris, Provence, and finally California—reminded her of that magical time in Paris when her life changed forever.

From Julia’s and Paul’s letters and original interviews with those who knew her best, Patricia Barey and Therese Burson have gathered fresh stories and images that offer a delightfully intimate view of a beloved icon.

Ms. Burson, a PhD in English, taught college literature, wrote scripts for national PBS series on the environment and school desegregation, and produced an award-winning documentary about The Art Institute of Chicago. She lives in Evanston, IL, in a maison currently sans chat. Throughout the writing of this book, the two authors found sustenance and inspiration in their butter-stained copies of Julia's masterful cookbooks.

This program is hosted by the Chicago Foodways Roundtable. To reserve, please e-mail: chicago.foodways.roundtable@gmail.com, then leave your name and how many people in your party.

Hi,

A gentle reminder this program is Saturday.

Cat Whisker cookies will be served, though no cats or whiskers were harmed to make these cookies. This may disappoint anyone who collects cat whiskers.

I was watching Julia Child cooking with Jacque Pepin when I observed a piece of cat art on her counter.

Regards,

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

A gentle reminder this program is Saturday.

Cat Whisker cookies will be served, though no cats or whiskers were harmed to make these cookies. This may disappoint anyone who collects cat whiskers.

I was watching Julia Child cooking with Jacque Pepin when I observed a piece of cat art on her counter.

Regards,

Correction: cat's tongue cookies, which are similar to lady fingers ...

Cathy,

I had hoped to make the trip but I was called up for scout duty at the last minute.
Is this being recorded in any way and can I get a copy somehow?

exvaxman wrote:Cathy,

I had hoped to make the trip but I was called up for scout duty at the last minute.
Is this being recorded in any way and can I get a copy somehow?

Hi,

This will be recorded (by me) and hopefully there will be a decent copy. I presume a copy of the book, too. I can do that, too. If I am mistaken, I can find another home for it later.

Regards,

Yes, Please. The book and the recording.
Let me know what I owe you.

And great thanks.

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