I nearly fell into the saucepan at seven years old, when I stood up on a stool, stuck my nose well into the pan, and was riveted by what was going on there.' -- that must be the best opening I've heard for a food-related book.
An interesting post, Jolene. I love that last illustration! What a statement it makes about celebrating family and food! And stylistically, it reminds me of the images in the books of my childhood.
I didn't have this book in my collection - that has been remedied, however 😊. Thank you so much for the introduction to this piece of culinary literature. May even need to break down and get a subscription to Max to watch 'Julia.' And you are welcome at our table any day. ~ Leigh
Thank you so much, Danyel, I think you’ll love the show! One of the things that’s really interesting to me is the role of editor Judith Jones in Julia’s books and SO MANY others! ✨
Groovy! I love it! 🤣 And you are so right about tension and friendship (I have 4 brothers and no sisters, so I’m not an expert, but my friends with sisters would TOTALLY agree with you! ) Hope you’re well, Jess! 🤗
blowing my mind to imagine someone hearing about pumpkin pie for the first time (I am not the biggest pumpkin pie fan but it has become so “normal” for Americans)
Echoing others here, but I didn’t know this had been made into a MAX show—I’m excited to check it out! Loved this history (with a side of breaking news). 🤗
Yes, Sam! They needed each other, but it was complicated and then, of course, Julia became mega-famous! Adorable Ursus and all the other illustrations are charming, too ☺️
Also missed that Season 2 was coming back, so thanks, Jolene! Julia Child is the gift that keeps on giving, but I really knew little about Simca. Now I’m eager to learn more. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Jolene!
She’s fascinating, Ruth, and they needed each other —until they didn’t. Happiest of thanksgivings to you and yours, too! I’m getting such a kick out of the back and forth about fruitcake between you and Mia! ❤️
Thanks, Jolene! Such an interesting relationship between those two, like siblings that are close, then not! I haven't yet tuned in to the series, but it's dangling like a shiny morsel in my sights! Glad you're enjoying Mia and my discussion. I never thought fruitcake would provoke such back and forth, but I'll take it!🥰
I've been curious about Simca for ages so I'm looking forward to more on Food and Friends. And the menu created from all those newsletters is a marvel! Thanks for sharing all this, Jolene!
I nearly fell into the saucepan at seven years old, when I stood up on a stool, stuck my nose well into the pan, and was riveted by what was going on there.' -- that must be the best opening I've heard for a food-related book.
It’s good!
An interesting post, Jolene. I love that last illustration! What a statement it makes about celebrating family and food! And stylistically, it reminds me of the images in the books of my childhood.
Thank you, Yasmin! I got a kick out of that illustration, too!
Ooooo...... more Julia and Simca! Love the sweet menu art as well. Cool, Jolene.
Thank you, Amy! 🤗
Of course, Jolene! 🤗
I didn't have this book in my collection - that has been remedied, however 😊. Thank you so much for the introduction to this piece of culinary literature. May even need to break down and get a subscription to Max to watch 'Julia.' And you are welcome at our table any day. ~ Leigh
I think you’ll really love the Simca book, Leigh! (And the Julia series…I do the Max subscription with ads—cheaper!) Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
thank u for this beautiful post. and how did i not know this show was a thing?
Thank you so much, Danyel, I think you’ll love the show! One of the things that’s really interesting to me is the role of editor Judith Jones in Julia’s books and SO MANY others! ✨
I have to immediately call two things in this post groooooovy as can be:
1) the first retro thanksgiving image
and 2) you as a then-stagiaires!!! what a phrase!
and perhaps not as groovy, but what serious friendship nor sisters do not have tension?? ha
so good to catch up a bit here!!
<3
Groovy! I love it! 🤣 And you are so right about tension and friendship (I have 4 brothers and no sisters, so I’m not an expert, but my friends with sisters would TOTALLY agree with you! ) Hope you’re well, Jess! 🤗
So lovely, Jolene! Happy Thanksgiving to you. ❤️
Thank you, Colu, and A Happy Thanksgiving to you! ❤️
blowing my mind to imagine someone hearing about pumpkin pie for the first time (I am not the biggest pumpkin pie fan but it has become so “normal” for Americans)
I love that she liked it! 🥧
Echoing others here, but I didn’t know this had been made into a MAX show—I’m excited to check it out! Loved this history (with a side of breaking news). 🤗
Maddie, I think you’ll love it! 😃
Loved learning more about Simca!! Especially that she shared her first thanksgiving with Julia and Paul!
And Paul had a twin brother, Charlie, who they celebrated with! I cracked up at her description of liking pumpkin pie 🥧 😂
That illustration of Ursus 😍 sounds like Julia and Simca had a fascinating friendship, I look forward to hearing more!!
Yes, Sam! They needed each other, but it was complicated and then, of course, Julia became mega-famous! Adorable Ursus and all the other illustrations are charming, too ☺️
I way behind - I need to watch season 1 first!
I think you’ll love it, Julia!
me too! I didn't even know that this was a TV show - very excited to watch!
It’s really fun to watch, Amelia, all the history casually interspersed throughout!
It's on my list - can't wait to get into it!
I found out there’s a companion podcast to the series, I’ll link to it next time!
Likewise!
Let me know what you think!
Also missed that Season 2 was coming back, so thanks, Jolene! Julia Child is the gift that keeps on giving, but I really knew little about Simca. Now I’m eager to learn more. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Jolene!
She’s fascinating, Ruth, and they needed each other —until they didn’t. Happiest of thanksgivings to you and yours, too! I’m getting such a kick out of the back and forth about fruitcake between you and Mia! ❤️
Thanks, Jolene! Such an interesting relationship between those two, like siblings that are close, then not! I haven't yet tuned in to the series, but it's dangling like a shiny morsel in my sights! Glad you're enjoying Mia and my discussion. I never thought fruitcake would provoke such back and forth, but I'll take it!🥰
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Love the Substack Thanksgiving...and the fun menu! I hope you enjoy the holiday, Jolene! ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving Pam! Wasn’t that a cute menu that Leigh put together? Talk soon! ❤️
I can’t get enough about Julia--thank heaven for you and Jillian! And thank you for the tip on the MAX series. How did I miss this? In my queue now!
Ooh, Amie, I think you’ll love it! I just found out there is a podcast to accompany the new season and I’m gonna find it and link next time!
I've been curious about Simca for ages so I'm looking forward to more on Food and Friends. And the menu created from all those newsletters is a marvel! Thanks for sharing all this, Jolene!
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! Wasn’t that so sweet the way Leigh put together the menu? More on Simca soon!