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Julia Child: Life and Work at HBO

Do you know who it is Julia Child? Whether or not you know the American icon of French gastronomy the new series JULIA is about to premiere on the streaming platform HBO Max. through this audio visual narration, de 8 chapters in total, you will be able to discover the life of the chef Julia Child and its culinary program «The French Chef». The premiere will take place on Thursday Winners will be announced in March with 3 chapters to hook us Afterwards, we will enjoy a weekly episode until May 5. In this article we advance a little about the life of Julia Child to put you in a situation Keep reading!

Julia Child's life

Julia Child was born in CaliforniaUnited States en 1912. His interest in French cuisine began after WWII. During the conflict he met the one who would be his life partner, Paul Cushing ChildAmerican civil servant, diplomat, and artist. Paul was an incentive in the decantation of Julia by the flavors and French culinary techniques. We tell you why. For work reasons, the couple moved to France. The diplomat boasted of his fine palate and he liked to enjoy a good kitchen.

Julia Child
Julia Child and Paul Cushing in HBO Max's "JULIA" / Source: HBO Max

Right away Julia fell in love with the gastronomy y parisian delicacy. His enthusiasm led him to study at Le Cordon Bleu, a training center high more renowned worldwide. He finished his studies at this school in 1951. However, I continue to train privately with great kitchen masters la talla of Max Bugnard. Later, he joined a gastronomic club of women in Paris dedicated to the gourmet food. There he would meet two colleagues by profession, Simon Beck Louisette Bertholle. together they wrote «Mastering the Art of French Cooking«. 

The Three Foodies Book

The book 726 pages it was all a <strong>success</strong> of sales. The influences de Child en USA sparked the country's growing interest in french culture. The Head was characterized by its momentum inherent joy. This is how she was described by Office of Strategic Services (OSS) de U.S. Here he worked for several years. Although, it is not too much, we just need to see it in "The French Chef" the American culinary program. Thanks to his great charisma Julia taught the Americans how to prepare easy y funny what he was best at doing. The French cuisine.

10 years of program and numerous prizes show its resounding success among American (and not so much) kitchens.

HBO Max's bet

Even if, Julia Child, is tremendously popular. particularly in United Statesas national star. However, there will still be people who do not know their history. We have to keep in mind that this story can be seen by viewers from many countries. Therefore, this series can be a great opportunity to tell about his life and make us have a good time with his emblematic program. As well as giving visibility to its importance in the culinary culture of United States. A success, since they can see it, both those who know everything about it and those who know nothing.

JULIA is inspired by the extraordinary life of Julia Child and her long-running television show, "The French Chef." He was a pioneer of modern cooking shows. Through Julia's life and her unique joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal moment in American history. The emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrities and the cultural evolution of the United States. At its core, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with shifting power dynamics. HBO Max

Have you already wanted to see it? To us yes. The Thursday March 31 en HBO Max the incredible story of Julia Child the star of the French cuisine. Eye, without being born in France. An audiovisual story with modern technical resources and a lot gastronomy.

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