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| Dan celebrates his birthday with Sam, Ms. Clicquot and Mr. Lobster |
"The back door led directly to the kitchen, where I can still see the old Garland stove on which I cooked many times. There were pots, skillets and more pots hanging on the wall. And in the middle of the room, a grand wooden table still covered with the oilcloth used at lunch. The table and counter tops were higher than normal to accommodate her height. The whole spacious place exuded friendship, warmth and comfort.
With a big sweep of her hand, Julia cleaned off the crumbs from the top of the table and asked, “What do you want to drink?” Paul, a great cocktail maker, walked in making a mixed drink that I have since adopted and call a reverse Manhattan. It is made mostly with sweet red vermouth, a wedge of lime or lemon and a couple of tablespoons of bourbon.
Gloria helped Paul with the oysters he was opening and arranging on a plate as Julia announced: “I have a rack of pork. What do you want to do with it?” I cut the rack into chops, which we sautéed and served with skillet potatoes and string beans with butter and rosemary.
A green salad and a perfectly ripened Brie followed, and we finished with Julia’s compote of fruit served with ice cream. I do remember a delightful Chambertin from the late 1950s that Paul brought up from his cellar, which contained wonderful Burgundies. It was a simple, perfect meal to share with friends, my type and her type of cooking, which Julia always referred to as cuisine soignée, meaning a simple meal made with great care and the best possible ingredients." –– Jacques Pepin
Housewise, the kitchen cube was painted today and looks dramatic and suede-like.
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| Gen Carlson touching up a few edges |
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| first coat |
Enjoy this clever Julia Child Remixed video for PBS. Here's to sharing simple, perfect meals with friends…Bon Appétit!
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