Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebrated Online

Image: PBS.org

If you grew up in the 80s like I did, there’s a high probability that you came across Julia Child the same way: through PBS. The ebullient and impressive host of a variety of programs, she had a way with food–a casual, almost childlike enthusiasm for great ingredients and everything French.

In celebration of her 100th birthday, PBS has pulled out all the stops at their website, including a highlights video and that gorgeous infographic above.

Julia was a self-made woman who broke the rules left and right, doing everything she was told precisely not to. One of her most memorable quotes, “I think every woman should have a blowtorch,” sums up the spirit of GeekMom pretty well. We salute you, Madame!

Don’t forget to check out the Google Doodle for today, either! It’s lovely.

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What are your favorite memories of Julia?

“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook — try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun.” — Julia Child

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This post was last modified on December 15, 2017 9:45 pm

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