HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIA CHILD!!!

So, as you might already know, today would have been Julia Child's 97th birthday. In the grande dame's honor, I'm planning to host a fabulous French dinner tonight. Of course, all of the recipes are from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volumes I & II.

On the menu:
- The Famous Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew in Red Wine, with Bacon, Onions and Mushrooms)
- Pain Francaise (Fresh French Baguettes)
- Reine De Saba/Glacage Au Chocolat (Chocolate & Almond Cake with Chocolate-Butter Icing)

All made from scratch!

As we speak, the Reine de Saba is sitting pretty in the refrigerator (I made it last night), and the dough for the baguettes is about to undergo its second rising. Next, I'll be starting the Boeuf Bourguignon. Whew! It will be a lot of cooking, but I like to think Julia would be proud. ;-)

Of course, I'll blog all about each dish in the next few days. Stay tuned!

Bon Appetit!!!

Comments

jidgede said…

wish you could fed ex the leftovers, enjoy!!!!! jennie in tn <><

August 15, 2009 at 1:44 PM

Snooky doodle said…

Nice meal :)

August 16, 2009 at 7:18 AM

Lisa Stone said…

sounds delicious!!!

August 16, 2009 at 4:12 PM

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