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“I would happily die with a bottle of white Burgundy in my mouth.”

Quote by Julia Child

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Julia Child, an American chef, author, and television personality, is known as the 'Matriarch of American Cooking'. Born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California, she passed away on August 13, 2004. Child is renowned for her promotion of French cuisine and her passion for culinary arts. Her works and television shows have greatly influenced the perception of cooking in America. more

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