My rating:
add to my books
Loading...
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home
The companion volume to the public television series Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home
Two legendary cooks, Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, invite us into their kitchen and show us the basics of good home cooking.
What makes this book unique is the richness of information they offer on every page, as they demonstrate techniques (on which they don't always agree), dis...more
Two legendary cooks, Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, invite us into their kitchen and show us the basics of good home cooking.
What makes this book unique is the richness of information they offer on every page, as they demonstrate techniques (on which they don't always agree), dis...more
Hardcover, 448 pages
Published
May 20th 2009
by Knopf
(first published 1999)
There is a good chance some of your friends read this book. Sign in to see!
sign in »
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is currently not featured on any Listopia lists.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
583)
Well since it will probably be forever before I actually sit down and read her most famous books "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," and I actually saw some of the episodes of this show on PBS in the 1990s, I figured this would be a good book to read. I liked how they set up the recipes with over 300 pictures, and then the commentary by Julia and Jacques on the sides in different colors. Now I don't necessarily want to know how to debone and section a fish or separate cuts of beef/p...more
I got this out of the library when I was watching the PBS series the cookbook is a companion to and while these two really elderly cooks who were champions in their time are marvelous to watch cook--both because they both clearly know their way around the kitchen, and because they are clearly fond of each other, but the cooking is just not my style--heavy use of butter and cream, very traditional preparation, and I already have 5 Julia Child cookbooks that I can go to for that sort of food.
As a long-time devotee of PBS cooking shows, I thought this book was delightful. The back-and-forth between Julia and Jacques that makes their show so interesting is well-represented with numerous sidebars and notes from each chef. Both parties provide their own takes on recipes and ingredients, which adds both information and depth, so readers can mix and match to their heart's content. They may even have convinced me to try souffle!
Good luck getting your hands on this book, which was put out in conjunction with J&J's tv show of the same name, apparently in a small print run. I've been trying to get a used copy at a reasonable price for months. Big, beautiful format, with advice on each recipe from each chef. The tv show is also charming, with Jacques gamely being the smiling perfect gentleman, no matter what Julia says!
Great cookbook. I love how it is set up with commentary from both Jacques and Julia. Plus, the food seems really classic without some of the more unusual recipes found in Julia's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." (Aspics, anyone?)
This is my go-to cookbook for bœuf bourguignon.
This is my go-to cookbook for bœuf bourguignon.
view 1 comment
This is a great how-to and a fun way to explore some variations in technique. Pepin and Child combos have been a long-time favorite.
Did not even flip through the last half of the book which explores meats, recipes and techniques for meats. Complete with step-by photos. Ick.
Did not even flip through the last half of the book which explores meats, recipes and techniques for meats. Complete with step-by photos. Ick.
I like the way recipes are presented with the left column devoted to Julia and her techniques and opinions and the other side of the spread to Jacques. There's a great deal of insight hear, lots of great tips, good recipes and some personality.
Another cooking resource for rank beginners, though I would buy Learning to Cook with Marion Cunningham first.
Contains the most wonderful recipe for Cauliflower au Gratin, but every recipe in the book sounds delicious. What more could you want than Julia Child and Jacques Pepin cooking together. Of course, it was also a TV series on PBS.
This book taught me many things, as did their tv shows on Channel 13 for so many years. But it was the simplest lesson that has been the most rewarding... how to cook an egg. Properly. Makes all the difference in the world.
Fun, full of information and delicious!
I like the comments that Julia and Jacques leave on each recipe, explaining their cooking techniques and why they prefer them.
I like the comments that Julia and Jacques leave on each recipe, explaining their cooking techniques and why they prefer them.
I wish I had a BFF that I could write a book with. I wish that the book that I wrote with the BFF that I wish I had would be as good as this one. The best part is when they squabble over things like how long to boil your egg, or how to properly make a crepe, or when Julia kind of ribs on Jacques Howard Johnson-ing something because he gets all crazy cutting fruits and veggies into fancy shapes. The point is, you learn different techniques and you're encouraged by two different experts to try dif...more
I really need to buy this book.
Instead, I have borrowed it from the library - 7 times, and when I went to renew it today, someone else has put a hold on it - how rude! Don't they know I'm still using it! (lol)
I adore and idolize both of these chefs - their talent is straight forward and not complex just for confusion. I know if there is a finicky step in a recipe, there is a reason, though I'll check J. Pepin's to see if he agrees as his recipes are often simpler.
If any...more
Instead, I have borrowed it from the library - 7 times, and when I went to renew it today, someone else has put a hold on it - how rude! Don't they know I'm still using it! (lol)
I adore and idolize both of these chefs - their talent is straight forward and not complex just for confusion. I know if there is a finicky step in a recipe, there is a reason, though I'll check J. Pepin's to see if he agrees as his recipes are often simpler.
If any...more
Also has a DVD series. They are really fun to watch.
good recipes sweet book
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Robin
added it
food
Hard!
Meh. This was just, not good. If you want good Julia Child this is NOT the place to look for it. Just... no. Skip this book and look to her older stuff. Some of her newer cookbooks were experimental and some of them fell flat. Like this one did.
The book is laid out with pairs of commentary on facing pages by the two authors. Fewer recipes and less content than I expected, but a lovely idea for a book by two friends. If I made a book like this with my other half, his would contain a list of phone numbers for take-out joints - greasy thai, carbohydrate bomb pizza, and maybe some orange smudges from the cheese doodles gone astray.
These are meals for special occaisons. The ingredients are expensive and the recipes are involved and time consuming. The most memorable recipe I've made so far is the poached pears, which are delicious. I'm sure you can find an easier recipe for poached pears, but that recipe wouldn't be chock-full of pictures of my two favorite chefs then, would it?
Julia and Jacques present their variations side-by-side on some classics. Julia has a great technique for garlic mashed potatoes and their recipe for Creme Anglaise is excellent (if you have the courage to make it). The chocolate-creme chantilly roulade is excellent and very impressive for any formal get-together.
this was a great educational cooking lesson as I read through the recipes but the level of skill is very difficult and you have to be equip with many resources
I used to love watching the two of them on TV, and I am truly enjoying this cookbook. I want to make so many of the recipes!
I've had this one for years and have never made anything from it; it's just classic and fun to read on occasion.
Diana Thompson
marked it as to-read
Bookwurm
marked it as to-read
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Readers Also Enjoyed
Julia Child was a famous American cook, author, and television personality who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to the American mainstream through her many cookbooks and television programs. Her most famous works are the 1961 cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and, showcasing her sui generis television persona, the series The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.
More about Julia Child...
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
