When Butter is Better
Americans tend to prefer foods browned. But as Julia Child knew, sometimes food tastes better with butter.… More »
Susan Spungen is a cook, food stylist, recipe developer, editor, and author. More
Americans tend to prefer foods browned. But as Julia Child knew, sometimes food tastes better with butter.… More »
I've streamlined Julia's recipe by combining the variation in Mastering the Art of French Cooking with the master recipe. I have also rewritten it to correspond more closely to the recipe as it is cooked in Julie & Julia.… More »
Actors, chefs, and food writers at the Julie and Julia premiere. SLIDE SHOW I… More »
I wrote up this recipe at the end of filming for inclusion in the cast and crew cookbook that was compiled as a gift to everyone and distributed at the wrap party. It may seem long, but I am including a lot of detail on technique so you won't make any wrong turns in the recipe.… More »
Food stylists make dishes that are easy to chew and don't stick in an actor's teeth.… More »
Now that tomatoes really are in season, or will be any day now, this is the thing to make. As with any dish with just a few simple ingredients, the quality of the ingredients and technique are key.… More »
In the film version of Julie & Julia, the food has to look just right.… More »
These are more all-American than French, but straightforward and delicious in that very Julia way. Don't skimp on the butter--that's what makes them taste so good.… More »
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