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A virtual talk with author and Smithsonian historian Paula J. Johnson
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium
Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson discusses Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favourite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past 23 years, and museum-goers have made it a top destination.
Julia Child’s Kitchen is a must‑read for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan.
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Paula J. Johnson began her museum career at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, and has worked at the Smithsonian since 1991. She is a member of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and Les Dames d’Escoffier. She serves on the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies.
This live, virtual event is presented by BPL's digital resource, Library Speakers Consortium, which curates virtual presentations with top authors from around the world.
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