This evening, Kim, Heather and I lounged on a pile of blankets in front of the fire and watched the movie Julie and Julia. Meryl Streep’s exuberant performance caused us to become completely charmed by the character of Julia Child.
She moved around her kitchen with brisk movements, stirring and tasting with unaffected flourishes. She spoke in a high, dancing voice. She stood at least a head taller than everyone else, even her husband, an elegant giantess. After being embarrassed by her inexperience in her Parisian cooking class and sensing that the other students (all male) looked down on her, she spent an entire afternoon chopping onions until she made a pile several feet high. She determined to chop quicker and lighter than anyone, and she succeeded.
At the beginning of the movie, Julia finds herself restless and board. She confesses to her husband, “I want to DO something!” Paul asks, “What do you love to do more than anything?” Without a second thought, she said, “I love to eat!”
And so she did what she loved.
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March 19, 2010 at 3:35 am
Sherry
Sounds cute. We need to rent that one.
March 20, 2010 at 1:36 am
Ginger
Now you must rent the Julia Child cooking shows from Netflix. You will be transfixed, I think. And well fed. We watched several of her shows over the holidays and one night Philip and I laughed so hard watching her as we cuddled in bed that we woke the children.
I am happy to catch up on your blog. Reading you gals’ blogs makes me feel connected and bizarrely normal during such an abnormal period in my life. Hope to see you soon.
March 23, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Ingrid
Dear Ginger – so good to hear from you. Thanks for reading and writing with me.
The girls and I loved your suggestion – we plan to rent some Julie Child cooking shows and laugh our heads off and cook some delicious things.
I would like to come visit soon. Any times particularly good for you?
March 26, 2010 at 7:02 am
atwistedpair
The TV shows of the real, actual Julia Child were/are a delight. AND she could cook!
March 30, 2010 at 12:42 am
Ingrid
Thanks for the comment. I have been enjoying your blog.
April 3, 2010 at 5:55 am
Sherry
We just watched Julie and Julia tonight. A thoroughly charming and fun movie. What a chick flick, as the women followed their dreams, and the men so supported their women. Every woman’s dream come true.