JULIA CHILD'S KITCHEN The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space

Any listener who's a fan of Julia Child will delight in this audiobook, which is a metaphorical time capsule of American home kitchens in the second half of the twentieth century. Elizabeth Wiley describes how Julia and her husband, Paul, organized their kitchen for comfort, efficiency, and hospitality in their Cambridge home. Wiley warmly narrates the many interviews of the family, friends, and chefs who enjoyed the famous space. Wiley's enthusiasm is especially enjoyable in the final sections of the book, which describe the remarkable process of moving Julia's kitchen to the Smithsonian. The author is one of the curators who meticulously dismantled the kitchen and created the museum display. The conclusion from French chef Jacques Pépin is the frosting on the cake. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]