Julia Child – James Bond In An Apron?!

In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are celebrating Julia Child. Most people aren’t aware that she was also a professional SPY for the U.S. in WWII, for years. NO WAY! – you say. Okay … let me back up a little. Most of us think of Julia, in the early 1960’s and decades beyond, almost single-handedly, exploding ideas about the role of women in American society by writing best-selling cook books and making an extremely popular TV cooking show – eventually distributed to over 50 countries across the globe. She was one of the earliest female entrepreneurs anywhere. But, BEFORE she was a celebrated chef, author, television celebrity, and women’s advocate – she served as a VERY successful spy !!!

Listen to learn about Julia’s important story of her adventures in spy craft. Though she may not have driven an Aston Martin and probably didn’t carry a Walther PPK pistol in her brassier, she did love her vodka martinis -- just like James Bond. And she was involved in some very impactful spy stuff to help win the war. We’re gonna tell you all about it! Despite her butter and fat-infused, French cooking style, this incredible person lived to age 91! She will always be a pioneering American hero in our collective memory.

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