Improvisation | The French Chef Season 4 | Julia Child

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  • Julia Child presents short-order cooking the French way.
    About the French Chef:
    Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child, along with her pioneering public television series from the 1960s, The French Chef, introduced French cuisine to American kitchens. In her signature passionate way, Julia forever changed the way we cook, eat and think about food.
    About Julia Child on PBS:
    Spark some culinary inspiration by revisiting Julia Child’s groundbreaking cooking series, including The French Chef, Baking with Julia, Julia Child: Cooking with Master Chefs and much more. These episodes are filled with classic French dishes, curious retro recipes, talented guest chefs, bloopers, and Julia’s signature wit and kitchen wisdom. Discover for yourself how this beloved cultural icon introduced Americans to French cuisine, and how her light-hearted approach to cooking forever changed how we prepare, eat and think about food. Bon appétit!
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  • @antoniobroccoliporto4774
    @antoniobroccoliporto4774 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Oh God…mom made me transcribe all those shows onto a piece of paper…she was a wig maker that brought her work home so her hands were occupied while she worked with her crocheted needle on the lace. So I was her secretary. I love Julia because she reminds me of my mom’s love for cooking.

  • @koolblue6927
    @koolblue6927 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Never in my life would I expect Julia Child and instant mashed potatoes together! Miss her.

    • @nathanjustus6659
      @nathanjustus6659 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All these fancy restaurants with crepe dishes use leftovers for the filling.

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She basically made a souffle of mashed potato.

    • @nyingma13
      @nyingma13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Instant mashed potatoes were something new, and her goal was to get U.S. housewives preparing more food versus TV dinners-another newer innovation-and canned foodsand she presented recipes for all levels of expertise.

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nyingma13 the books aren't really about what to cook, but HOW to cook.

    • @captainamericaamerica8090
      @captainamericaamerica8090 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nyingma13 not really. She rarely used instant junk type foods. She mostly cooked All FRESH!! FROM SCRATCH. SHE'S JUST EXPLORER HERE

  • @Dinki-Di
    @Dinki-Di ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amusing to see all the comments here having a fainting fit over the use of instant potatoes. Dehydrating is a time-honoured method of food preservation. I suspect those same people would have no quarms about using dried mushrooms, herbs, garlic flakes or dried fruits in their cooking.

  • @outtathyme5679
    @outtathyme5679 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Give Julia some jerky and a marshmallow and voila in an hour: Chateaubriand

  • @rah62
    @rah62 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    1:28 The art department went all out on that label.

    • @antoniobroccoliporto4774
      @antoniobroccoliporto4774 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No promoting allowed…hahaha😅

    • @Indigolden
      @Indigolden ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Inst mash pots

    • @juliehobbs7938
      @juliehobbs7938 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha. I was loving the labels! T V in its infancy, and Julia was the star it needed. I have loved this show since I was about

    • @juliehobbs7938
      @juliehobbs7938 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8 yeasts old. Julie is still hands down more fun and educational to watch than Any modern cooking show.

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn! How I love her! And, this episode I have not seen!!!

  • @lindarowe787
    @lindarowe787 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've never liked instant mashed potatoes, but I suppose the egg yolks, butter, and cream could make them palatable!

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Think of it as a blank canvas. What do you want to paint?

    • @elizabethcraig5825
      @elizabethcraig5825 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nowadays you can find very nice instant potatoes.😊

    • @joshuaharper372
      @joshuaharper372 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With some extra ingredients (cream and butter, or in the way Julia fancies them up) instant potatoes can be difficult to distinguish from real, I have found.

  • @DavidHall-ge6nn
    @DavidHall-ge6nn ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Leftovers and instant potatoes the French way. Today, on the French Chef!" Not an intro I ever expected from Julia, but she pulled it off!

    • @antoniobroccoliporto4774
      @antoniobroccoliporto4774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol…in this day and age yes…but back then people loved shortcuts. Those remind me of high school cafeteria day.

    • @rah62
      @rah62 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@antoniobroccoliporto4774 "Back then people loved shortcuts"? Shortcuts were the entire M.O. for that awful Sandra Lee show on the Food Network! Nowadays, people call them "hacks" (a mis-use which I loathe).

    • @antoniobroccoliporto4774
      @antoniobroccoliporto4774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rah62 agreed…the thing is once you have the real thing made from scratch there’s no comparison…but folks can be lazy.

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez ปีที่แล้ว +8

    FABULOUS as always!

  • @billbruff9613
    @billbruff9613 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Instant potatos, canned carrots and mushrooms. OMG never thought I would see this!!

  • @nonstopmom8185
    @nonstopmom8185 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How did I miss this one? I have all her videos. I'm such a follower, I purchased those butter dishes, "Hall". 😁

  • @manxkin
    @manxkin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I actually like to “treat” myself to instant mashed potatoes every now and then. Thank you Julia.

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว +2

      While trucking, I discovered I had a mouse that can read. A pack of instant potatoes was eaten. 2 microwave versions as well. The scary part? How did the mouse know what POTATO meant? Grits, gravy mix, a box of breadcrumbs, were unmolested.

  • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
    @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you stick through the credits, there's the best fed crew on T.V. Bon Appetit!

  • @billy4072
    @billy4072 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Julia , you have sinned lol.

  • @brianhudson7822
    @brianhudson7822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have no problem with instant mashed potatoes. I just heat up some good stock, half/half, butter, and garlic and that's it. I promise that not one person complains, and NONE are left in the bowl.

  • @hansmiller664
    @hansmiller664 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In Germany we had "Pfanny Puree" wich my mother used also on Sundays to save time.
    She enriched it also with Butter and whole Milk until she passed the pot over to me to stir with, Yes a wooden Spoon.
    And I, as a little Boy, stirred and stirred and stirred and stirred UNTIL Mother said Stop, took the Pot, wrapped it in a towel and put the Pot into Bed to keep the Puree hot!
    I still put boiled, ready potatoes nicely wrapped under the Bed Blanket. Saves Energy and you have time for other chores in the Kitchen!

    • @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona
      @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona ปีที่แล้ว

      In bed?

    • @antoniobroccoliporto4774
      @antoniobroccoliporto4774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My mom was Italian and we used the bed to for laying out the home made pasta on a linen tablecloth dusted with flour…yes the bed!😅

    • @hansmiller664
      @hansmiller664 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona When your boiled Potatoes are done, pour off the rest of water (save a cup, in case your sauce has thickened too much....), put the pot back on the flame to steam off the liquid at the bottom.
      Put a clean towel between Lid and Pot, wrap the rest of the Towel around and, Yes you said it, put it IN BED!
      Now while Potatoes keep nicely hot and tender, you have time to fry the meat, prepare the sauce, vegetables, salad ...

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antoniobroccoliporto4774 Patton, in War As I Knew It, describes the Sicilian method for making tomato sauce. LOL, if it ain't true, it oughta be.

  • @jamieohiogal9559
    @jamieohiogal9559 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Divine.

  • @jelsner5077
    @jelsner5077 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My mother never used instant mashed potatoes, but we must have had them two or three times a week. They probably would've made her life a lot easier. I keep instant potatoes in my pantry as an emergency. I would never serve them at a party, but they come in handy when you're rushed.

    • @skinnysnorlax1876
      @skinnysnorlax1876 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They can be very nice for thickening soups. Jacques Pepin uses that trick a lot

  • @elizabethcraig5825
    @elizabethcraig5825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems French cuisine is perfect if you want to gain weight, rich and heavy.😊

  • @murathanakordeon
    @murathanakordeon ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Actually, cooking works both ways like this, you buy ingredients because you think to do a dish, and you do dishes from what you have at hand.

    • @nomadmarauder-dw9re
      @nomadmarauder-dw9re ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone asked Pepin how to do soup. He said, empty your refrigerator. Of course, some stock and seasonings are a must. Cream and a boat motor, etc. Bon Appetit!

    • @murathanakordeon
      @murathanakordeon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nomadmarauder-dw9re He still does videos especially on Facebook.

  • @Sweetrottenapple
    @Sweetrottenapple 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am only 31 years old. I guess this tv show is older than my mom, but it is so comforting to watch. Like a therapy session 😀Julia is so precious! She will not be forgotten I am sure ❤ I just love this ancient cooking show ❤She is a very good teacher

  • @JanPatt327
    @JanPatt327 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a treat! I thought I'd seen every episode but I guess not. I love this woman. Husband and I always set aside time for this show.❤❤

  • @Angellady11
    @Angellady11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could buy that Charlotte pot online that she’s using. I believe you can buy about two 450 bucks even though they are antique used.

  • @internationalparam
    @internationalparam ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just cant believe she had a prominent career in the CIA. This sweet lady

  • @AnthonyHarrison1959
    @AnthonyHarrison1959 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She puts the tasting spoon back in the drawer - hilarious !!

  • @JRandaII
    @JRandaII ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will say that nowadays you should take package directions with a grain of salt. I find that most package directions produce undercooked and bland food because consumers don’t like dark, flavorful food…

  • @AnthonyHarrison1959
    @AnthonyHarrison1959 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any shit food can be palatable if you give it a french name lol !!

  • @misstee101
    @misstee101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not a fan of Swiss cheese. Any substitutes?

    • @truethat774
      @truethat774 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Parm maybe? Just use less salt, since parm is salty.

  • @francesmaurer185
    @francesmaurer185 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Roccodabest
    @Roccodabest ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love her breathing. Dunno why lol

  • @MaryHemmings
    @MaryHemmings 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Carrots come in jars?

    • @truethat774
      @truethat774 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I guess back in the day. 😂

  • @MIKECNW
    @MIKECNW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you believe it you can see studio equipment as she's tasting the potatoes.

  • @robertdoherty2001
    @robertdoherty2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any instant mashed I’ve tried absolutely reek of monosodium glutamate and horrible preservatives; you can taste them.

    • @janmicnat
      @janmicnat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @robertdoherty2001 Instant mashed potatoes do not contain monosodium glutamate.

  • @youtubehatesus2651
    @youtubehatesus2651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't think she was pleased making instant mashed potatoes. Perhaps a sponsor? Oh, look. Julia used instant mash so they're OK. (??)

    • @mikehill3728
      @mikehill3728 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      she seemed to try to embrace the "modern" trends of the time - electric stovetop, canned veggies, etc.

    • @tonyboloni64
      @tonyboloni64 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Canned bouillon in French Onion soup with a knowing glance at the camera and "whoooo's to know?" Can't remember the episode number.

    • @youtubehatesus2651
      @youtubehatesus2651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikehill3728 ha ha, and we love her

    • @youtubehatesus2651
      @youtubehatesus2651 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonyboloni64 +_+

  • @7karlheinz
    @7karlheinz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny, She advises against "improvising" a recipe from a nondescript instant mashed potatoes box.

    • @Angellady11
      @Angellady11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True, but this is part of her early career, where she was forced to do certain things, or they would take her off the air

  • @MaryHemmings
    @MaryHemmings ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nooooo, instant mashed potatoes. Molded. No. Keep that butter on your glasses and stop reading package instructions.