Julia Child at 100
This is a real sweet blog post by Seán Collins, longtime radio person and multimedia broadcaster, recalling the lunch that Julia Child once fixed for him when he was working for WGBH in Boston. He tells the story with charm and affection, and good photographs, via this link on his blog, Commonplace Book, which carries the clever tag line, “one man’s hedge against failing memory.” He learned Julia’s own formula for making a delicious vinaigrette for the salad she served him. Here’s one of the photos from Seán’s post, an amusing shot. I couldn’t find a credit but I think it must be to WGBH, with the crew out of camera range from a TV taping. 
It being Julia’s 100th today, I also want to point my readers to a charming remembrance of her from this AM on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning from Toronto. Guest Marion Kane knew her going back to the 80s, and recalls a special day when the French Chef visited Toronto, all here in 6 minutes of fond and vivid recollections via this link to today’s program.
i met julia at the ritz carlton laguna wine festival when i was foodwriting, back in the early 90’s. i brought my MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING along for her to sign. she was thrilled to see i had a first edition.it was at a very small press lunch, and she was delightful to everyone and totally delighted with the food and wine served. she could not have been more charming and collegial.
obviously i shall never forget how non-queenly she was the entire festival. robert mondavi was there too and they were good friends, among others.
anyway, hope you’ve found a heavenly kitchen up there julia!
Hi Julie, thanks for your memories. We’re making the vinaigrette tonight for company that Seán Collins’s blog describes her making!