Presents a portrait of Julia Child. Brimming with anecdotes, memorabilia, and snapshots, this memoir conveys Julia's generosity, her boundless energy, and her love of food and life. It celebrates the adventurous and unassuming essence of the chef who seasoned American palates and heightened our appreciation of food.

You'll love this intimate portrait of the inimitable Julia Child by Nancy Verde Barr, her executive chef and friend for twenty-four years. Brimming with anecdotes, memorabilia, and snapshots, "Backstage with Julia" conveys Julia's generosity, her boundless energy, and her love of food and life. This loving memoir celebrates the adventurous and unassuming essence of the chef who seasoned American palates and heightened our appreciation of food.

Acknowledgments.Preface.Chapter 1.Chapter 2.Chapter 3.Chapter 4.Chapter 5.Chapter 6.Chapter 7.Chapter 8.Chapter 9.Chapter 10.Postscript.Resources.Index