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"Julia Child & Company" is a cookbook written by Julia Child and published in 1978 as a companion to her PBS television series of the same name. The book is organized around complete menus rather than individual recipes, reflecting Child's approach to home entertaining and French-inspired cooking. It offers guidance on planning multi-course meals, timing preparation, and pairing foods appropriately. This work differs from Child's earlier "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by focusing on assembled meals rather than individual techniques, making it more accessible for home cooks looking to entertain guests with French-inspired cuisine.
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What TV series was Julia Child & Company tied to?
Julia Child & Company was published in 1978 as the companion cookbook to Child's public television series of the same name, which aired on PBS. The book followed the show's format of presenting complete menus for home entertaining.
How is Julia Child & Company different from Mastering the Art of French Cooking?
While Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) was organized as a comprehensive reference of French cooking techniques, Julia Child & Company focused on complete menus for entertaining, making it more practical for dinner party planning. The 1978 book reflected Child's evolution toward more accessible, multi-cuisine home cooking.
Who published Julia Child & Company?
Julia Child & Company was published by Alfred A. Knopf, the same publisher that released Mastering the Art of French Cooking and most of Child's other cookbooks. Knopf maintained a decades-long publishing relationship with Julia Child.
What kind of recipes are in Julia Child & Company?
The book is organized around complete menus — each including appetizer, main course, and dessert — designed for home entertaining rather than as a standalone recipe reference. The menus draw from French, Italian, and other cuisines that Child explored on the accompanying television series.
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