By turns both profane and profound, both raucous and restrained, Julie Powell's "Julie & Julia" is a warm, rich, wonderful look at two incredible women.
Nearing thirty, Julie Powell decided that she was going to make what would turn out to be a life-affirming decision: she was going to cook her way through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1. As her subtitle notes, in "365 days, 524 recipes, [and] 1 tiny apartment kitchen," she cooked, laughed, swore, and learned. Along the frequently wild ride, we're given glimpses of her, her family and friends, and Julia and Paul Child.
I cannot remember when I have last enjoyed a book so much. Even were I not already enamored of Julia Child's warmth and humor -- not to mention her culinary expertise -- I would have fallen in love with the ideal from reading Julie's book. Thank you, ladies, for helping us remember what makes life worth living.
The Julie/Julia Project web site is still online, and it's a marvelous glimpse into the lives of two marvelous people. And if you're unsure that you want to read this delightful book, don't worry: a movie is in the works starring Meryl Streep as Julia Child, with Amy Adams portraying Julie Powell.
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