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The Potato Show

Season 1 Episode 5 | 26m 09s

Chef Rick Bayless supplies commentary on Julia Child’s high wire performance preparing potatoes and her comfort in the kitchen. Then chef, frequent Julia collaborator, and dear friend Jacques Pépin weighs in later in the show on Julia’s love of butter and her gracious approach to meeting all of the staff, down to the dishwasher, at the restaurants where they dined.

Aired: 02/28/20
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Today’s chefs share insightful and personal comments in appreciation of Julia Child.
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