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Author Talks Online: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 02:00pm

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who cooked with Julia in her kitchen, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. Julia Child’s Kitchen (and this online conversation) is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan. Register now to enter the discussion and learn more about how Julia Child continues to influence food today! Tuesday, December 9th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Springfield Free PL!