Jimmy & Julia too!

I saw a movie last night, "Julie & Julia" and it made me ponder my own life...
PBS was the channel of choice in my home in the 80's and some how my son and I
began to watch Julia Child somewhere in between Sesame Street and Electric Company.
I remember that everyday after Kindergarten, yes he was that young... he and I along with my youngest one, Cara, would watch Julia together after lunch.
We bought (the now old and parchment book) "From Julia Child's Kitchen" and began our culinary adventure. Can you imagine the flour flying around my kitchen as my 2 little ones delighted in helping Mommy create culinary delights for Daddy.
I think our most memorable celebration centered around the creation of Jimmy's 10th B'day cake affectionately called "Gateau en Cage". I remember his glee as he tapped on his caramel dome and shattered the strands over the entire cake in order to share his sparkling treasure with all of our guests.
I believe that the best part about our times around our kitchen is the reward of knowing that although it may have been a bit messier and took a whole lot longer to complete every recipe
we undertook; both of my children were able to cook very well on their own by the time they were 12. What a delightful outcome (that will last a lifetime) of our fun in the kitchen with Julia!