a tribute to Julia Child

with new movie Julie and Julia opening, here's my little tribute of links to Julia Child ... and (from one food blogger to another) *smiles* of course a tribute to Julie Powell

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Child

Biography http://www.biography.com/articles/Julia-Child-9246767

PBS cooking lessons (VIDEOS) with Julia Child http://www.pbs.org/juliachild/index.html

Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian http://americanhistory.si.edu/juliachild/

NYTimes tribute http://www.nytimes.com/ref/dining/CHILD-REF.html

Julia Child Recipes http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=30010

Julie and Julia (Sony Pictures) http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/julieandjulia/site/

Julie and Julia (book) http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-031610969x-0

Books by Julia Child http://books.google.com/books?as_auth=Julia+Child&source=an&ei=lJJDSrO3NY2MtAOazrXXDQ&sa=X&oi=book_group&ct=title&cad=author-navigational&resnum=6

Julie Powell Blogspot http://juliepowell.blogspot.com/

BREAKFAST!

Ricotta Cakes @ bills - Bill Granger (post by Inside Cuisine)
http://www.insidecuisine.com/2009/05/signature-series-ricotta-hotcakes-bills/

Luke Mangan style Bircher Muesli
http://recipefinder.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=631672

Chicken Congee - Elizabeth Chong
http://www.miettas.com.au/food_wine_recipes/recipes/chefs_recipes/chong/congeechong95.html

Kaya (Singapore Egg Jam)
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1594

Scrambled Eggs - Bill Granger
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/148/scrambled-eggs

Eggs Benedict - Gordon Ramsay
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2450/gordons-eggs-benedict

Lobster Eggs Benedict - Jonathon King and Jim Stott
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lobster-eggs-benedict

French Toast - Alton Brown
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/french-toast-recipe/index.html

Breakfast - a really easy way to make fresh JAM
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lc_breakfast/article/0,2041,DIY_13999_2273520,00.html

Croissant
http://www.best-bread-recipes.com/recipe-croissant.html

My WINTER snuggle up with SAGE

Hardy herb sage produces evergreen leaves throughout winter and would be a beautiful perfumed garden plant even if it wasn't so useful in the kitchen. I pardon it from my kitchen at other times of year, but in winter it supports me with its winter strength. Try sage leaves in tempura batter as a starter. I recently used a generous amount of sage in my watercress and lemon soup (delicious)! Here's a few more ideas on how to use sage:

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup with Sage Breadcrumbs
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BUTTERNUT-SQUASH-AND-SAGE-SOUP-WITH-SAGE-BREADCRUMBS-241346

Calves liver with marsala and sage
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article3619115.ece

Crispy Sweetbreads with Chipotle Sage Sauce
http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/recipefiles/Meat:+Sweetbreads

English Onion Soup with Sage and Cheddar - Jamie Oliver
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/jamie-oliver/english-onion-soup-with-sage-and-cheddar-recipe_p_1.html

Fettucini in Creamy Mushroom and Sage Sauce
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fettucine-in-Creamy-Mushroom-and-Sage-Sauce/Detail.aspx

Fresh Haddock and Smoked Bacon with Celeriac Sage Fries - Gary Rhodes
http://www.hub-uk.com/foodpages39/recipe1909.htm

Lemon Sage Chicken Marinade
http://homecooking.about.com/od/condimentrecipes/r/blcon116.htm

Pork Chops with Apple and Sage sauce - Gary Rhodes http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/594905

Roast Goose with Apple Onion and Sage stuffing - Maggie Beer
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/roast-goose-with-apple-onion-and-sage-stuffing

Stir Fried Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Sage
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/dining/191mrex.html

rhubarb collaboration

Here's a list of a couple of rhubarb recipes I like and some suggestions from my Twitter friends:

Maggie Beer Rhubarb with pouring cream:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/beatthechef/txt/s1366430.htm

Gary Rhodes Vanilla risotto rice pudding with poached rhubarb:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5215179/Gary-Rhodes-recipe-Vanilla-risotto-rice-pudding-with-poached-rhubarb.html

@Browners Rhubarb tart recipe with a semolina cream base:
http://aroundbritainwithapaunch.blogspot.com/2009/04/rhubarb-tart.html

@Ami_Norml suggested Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie and I found this link:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rhubarb-and-Strawberry-Pie/Detail.aspx

@KeyIngredients tweeted "if fresh & juicy, just stick in pot with sugar-no water or juice! Serve in sheet shortcrust & dob clotted cream. easy & yum!"

@eatnik If you're after comfort food, try Stephanie Alexander's homely but tasty rhubarb and ginger pud http://www.theage.com.au/news/epicure/talk-the-stalk/2007/06/25/1182623776905.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

Rhubarb and Ginger Wine Trifle:
http://www.superfood.blog-city.com/another_rhubarb_recipe_rhubarb_and_ginger_wine_triffle.htm

James Martin Rhubarb Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/rhubarbpannacottawit_90890.shtml

Martha Stewart Rhubarb and Sour Cream Breakfast Blintzes:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/breakfast-blintzes-with-caramelized-rhubarb-and-sour-cream

Sauteed Red Snapper with Rhubarb Sauce:
http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/recipe-of-the-day-sauted-red-snapper-with-rhubarb-sauce/

links on LEMONS

Almond Lemon Curd (Stephanie Alexander) - via Chocolate & Zucchini
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2006/05/almond_lemon_curd.php

Artichoke Green Olive and Preserved Lemon Dip (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/details/?Item=ArtclsArtichoke37

Bill Granger's Lemon Posset
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5090218/Bill-Granger-recipes-Lemon-posset.html

Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-tagine-with-green-olives-and-preserved-lemon-recipe/index.html

Deep fried Tofu with Sichuan Pepper and Salt and lemon (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/357/deep-fried-tofu-with-sichuan-pepper-and-salt-and-lemon

Epicurious Lemon Muffins
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606024

Lemon Delicious Pudding (Stephanie Alexander)
http://wchstv.com/gmarecipes/lemondeliciousp.shtml

Pan-Fried Veal Chops with Lemon and Rosemary (Maggie Beer)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-fried-veal-chops-with-lemon-and-rosemary

Preserved Lemons
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12750/preserved+lemons

Tuna Skewers with Preserved Lemon Dressing (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/61/tuna-skewers-with-preserved-lemon-dressing

SOUPS for all SEASONS

Alice Water's Spicy Cauliflower Soup
http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/alice-waters-cauliflower-soup-44021308

Black Truffle Soup (Paul Bocuse)
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/black-truffle-soup-elysee/

Borscht (Claudia Roden)
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/borscht--cold-beetroot-soup-948333.html

Bourdain's Mushroom Soup
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/02/dinner-tonight-bourdains-mushroom-soup-recipe.html

Chicken and Garlic Soup (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall/chicken-and-garlic-soup-recipe_p_1.html

Chicken Noodle Soup (Alton Brown)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/index.html

Creamed Spinach Soup (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bigoven.com/74428-Creamed-Spinach-Soup---Robert-Carrier-recipe.html

Elizabeth David's Mushroom Soup
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article2049767.ece

Fresh Tomato Soup with Tapenade (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/freshtomatosoupwitht_313.shtml

Jerusaleum Artichoke Soup (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/Details/?Item=ArtclsJerusalem88

Julia's Onion Soup (Julia Childs)
http://www.stephencooks.com/2006/02/julias_onion_so.html

Lobster Bisque (Michel Roux Jr.)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/taste-festivals/taste-of-london-le-gavroche-bisque-de-homard-parfumee-a-l-armagnac-classic-lobster-creamed-soup-flavoured-with-brandy-recipe_p_1.html

Mango Lobster and Ginger Soup (Chef Jon Ganna with Rick Stein)
http://www.west175productions.com/gfseason3/recipes/recipe009.htm

Mediterranean Fish Soup (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/mediterraneanfishsou_12174.shtml

Moroccan Harira (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1730/robert-carriers-moroccan-harira

Mushroom and Barley Soup (Maggie Beer - The Cook & The Chef)
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s2251277.htm

Spicy Parsnip Soup (Jamie Oliver)
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/soup-and-salad/spicy-parsnip-soup

Spring Pea Soup with Chive Oil (David Leite)
http://www.leitesculinaria.com/recipes/cookbook/spring_pea_soup2.html

Sweet Corn and Crabmeat Soup (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/589/sweet-corn-and-crabmeat-soup

Thai Chicken Dumpling Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.smh.com.au/news/recipes/thai-chicken-dumpling-soup/2006/06/26/1151174124275.html

Tomato Soup with Basil and Croutons (Stephanie Alexander)
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Tomato-soup-with-basil-and-croutons

Vichyssoise (Anthony Bourdaine)
http://www.recipezaar.com/Anthony-Bourdains-Les-Halles-Vichyssoise-136057

Watercress and Sorrel Soup (Alice Waters)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watercress-and-sorrel-soup

White Bean and Chorizo Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/1600/white-bean-and-chorizo-soup

Winter Three Grain Soup (Patricia Wells)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/winter-three-grain-soup

EASTER traditions from around the world

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/news_and_events/events_eastertraditions.shtml

http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/easter/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/easter/goodfriday.htm

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/good-living/my-familys-easter-tradition/2009/03/30/1238261502592.html

http://www.frenchfriends.info/culture/easter_paques_traditions

http://www.easterbunnys.net/germaneaster.htm

http://www.birgu.gov.mt/en/content/history/78

http://www.polstore.com/html/polisheaster.html

http://finland.fi/netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=26050

http://goitaly.about.com/od/festivalsandevents/a/easter.htm

http://gocaribbean.about.com/od/monthlyeventguides/tp/CaribbeanEaster.htm

http://www.jamaicans.com/news/announcements/easter-2.shtml

http://www.brama.com/art/easter.html

http://www.explorecrete.com/traditions/greek-easter.html