Baking with Julia

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  • 1996
  • 3 Seasons
  • 8.4  (53)

In the late 90s, beloved chef and culinary icon Julia Child hosted a cooking show on PBS called Baking with Julia. The show focused on all things baked - from bread to pastries to cakes. Each episode of Baking with Julia featured a different guest baker or pastry chef who joined Julia in her kitchen to share their expertise and teach Julia (and viewers) how to make various baked goods step-by-step. The guest chefs ranged from established bakery owners to up-and-coming pastry chefs, and even included some of Julia's fellow celebrity chefs like Martha Stewart and Jacques Pepin.

Julia was always enthusiastic and curious about what her guest chefs had to teach her, and viewers had the pleasure of watching her learn new techniques and tricks of the trade from the best in the business. As someone who was already a master at French cuisine and cooking in general, seeing Julia humbly take on new challenges and learn from her guests was both endearing and inspiring.

One of the highlights of the show was the array of mouth-watering baked goods that were created on each episode. From artisanal loaves of bread to delicate macarons to towering layer cakes, each episode showcased a different type of baked good that viewers could try making at home. Many of the recipes were also included in the accompanying cookbook of the same name, which became a best-seller thanks to the show's popularity.

In addition to the guest chefs and the baked goods, Baking with Julia also highlighted Julia's warmth and charm as a host. Whether she was working side-by-side with her guest chef or sharing stories and personal anecdotes with the audience, Julia's love of cooking and passion for life shone through in every episode. Her witty humor and infectious laughter made the show a joy to watch, and her ability to make even the most complex recipes seem approachable and fun was one of the reasons why she was so beloved by so many.

Overall, Baking with Julia was a charming and educational show that celebrated the art of baking and the joy of cooking with others. Julia's infectious enthusiasm and passion for food made the show a delight to watch, and her willingness to learn from others and try new things was a testament to her status as a true culinary legend. The show remains a classic example of the best of the cooking show genre, and a testament to the talent and charisma of one of the most beloved personalities in food television history.

Baking with Julia is a series that ran for 3 seasons (39 episodes) between October 5, 1996 and on PBS Living

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Seasons
Raspberry-Fig Crostata with Flo Braker and Leslie Mackie
13. Raspberry-Fig Crostata with Flo Braker and Leslie Mackie
December 27, 1997
Flo Braker turns out two crunchy butter galettes - one that's great as a sweet treat with fresh berries and whipped cream, and another with tomatoes and savory herbs. Leslie Mackie demonstrates a raspberry-fig crostata.
Chocolate Tuiles & Gingersnaps with Gale Gand and David Blom
12. Chocolate Tuiles & Gingersnaps with Gale Gand and David Blom
December 20, 1997
Gail Gand demonstrates "not-your-usual" lemon meringue pie-for-one. Florida baker David Blom makes cookies: delicately curved tuiles and tasty little gingersnaps.
Naan with Beatrice Ojakangas
11. Naan with Beatrice Ojakangas
December 13, 1997
Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid demonstrate two different kinds of naan, an Indian flatbread. Cookbook author Beatrice Ojakangas makes a Scandinavian flatbread called Swedish hardtack.
Poppyseed Torte with Markus Farbinger
10. Poppyseed Torte with Markus Farbinger
December 6, 1997
Markus Farbinger bakes a warm poppyseed torte with poached apricots.
Vanilla Chiffon Chocolate Mousse Cake with Mary Bergin
9. Vanilla Chiffon Chocolate Mousse Cake with Mary Bergin
November 29, 1997
Mary Bergin demonstrates a vanilla chiffon cake with a twist - a thin, flexible shape ideal for rolling with chocolate-laced walnut mousse.
Savory Pizza Rustica with Nick Malgieri
8. Savory Pizza Rustica with Nick Malgieri
November 22, 1997
Nick Malgieri demonstrates authentic Sicilian specialties like savory pizza rustica and fig-filled treats called "X" cookies.
Chocolate Mint Nightcaps with Marcel Desaulniers
7. Chocolate Mint Nightcaps with Marcel Desaulniers
November 15, 1997
Marcel Desaulniers teases the palate with oven-roasted plum cakes with chocolate sauce and chocolate-mint nightcaps.
Johnnycake Cobblers with Johanne Killeen
6. Johnnycake Cobblers with Johanne Killeen
November 8, 1997
Johanne Killeen bakes two American classics: gingerbread baby cake and Johnnycake cobblers.
Pumpernickel Bread & Matzos with Lauren Groveman
5. Pumpernickel Bread & Matzos with Lauren Groveman
November 1, 1997
Lauren Groveman demonstrates how easy it is to make European ethnic specialties such as rich brown pumpernickel loaves and crunchy matzos.
Puff Pastry with Michel Richard
4. Puff Pastry with Michel Richard
October 25, 1997
Master chef Michel Richard works his magic with puff pastry, making mini-pizzas and then deep-fried parmesan cheese twists.
Creme Fraiche with Nancy Silverton
3. Creme Fraiche with Nancy Silverton
October 18, 1997
Nancy Silverton, owner of La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles, bakes a crème fraîche brioche torte with fresh fruit poached in white wine.
A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 2
2. A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 2
October 11, 1997
Martha Stewart assembles the cake: first, she makes the dacquoise and fits it into each layer; next, she crumb-coats and ices the cake, constructs the support system for the three tiers and decorates the entire cake with the marzipan fruits.
A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 1
1. A Three-Tiered Wedding Cake with Martha Stewart, Part 1
October 4, 1997
Martha Stewart joins Julia in two episodes to bake one grand and glorious three-tiered wedding cake.Martha prepares the batter and bakes each layer in graduated diamond-shaped cake forms. While the cake bakes, and then chills, she creates a variety of marzipan fruits. She also makes and chills enough vanilla rum buttercream to ice the entire cake.
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Baking with Julia is available for streaming on the PBS Living website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Baking with Julia on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 5, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (53)
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