Happy Birthday, Julia! with Chef Tom Douglas

2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Happy Birthday, Julia!

Many of you know in August we love to celebrate Julia Child’s birthday annually. In the past we have used exclusively Julia’s recipes although in the last couple of years I have added into the menu, mix some more modern techniques and flavors. Julia was the first one to celebrate new young chefs who weren’t flippant with their talents but created sound fundamentally exciting recipes.

On one of her TV episodes featuring LA Chef Nancy Silverton and her Brioche Crème Fraiche Tart, Julia absolutely lost her mind. Tears welled up in her eyes declaring the Crème Fraiche Tart the “best dessert I ever had” literally a dessert worth crying over.

I think the uber talented Nancy Silverton is a worthy 2000’s version of Julia herself. Feisty, bold, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial. Nancy’s books mimic Julia’s insane detail driven writing. Remember, Julia’s masterpiece “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” was a decade in the making.

On this special 114th birthday evening we will offer a few Julia recipes mingled with a few Nancy recipes to make a complete supper for a fabulous celebration. Hope to see you here!

Julia Childs 114th birthday menu inspired by Nancy Silverton.

Guests will be greeted with Salt Crystal Butter and French Radishes, and our popular sparkling “Violetta” or any Non-Alcoholic drinks. After your welcome drink, you are welcome to receive a beer, a glass of red wine, a glass of white wine or a glass of sparkling wine on us. If you do wish to have additional drinks, we will have a drink list available for purchase.

If you have any dietary restrictions, please reach out to us at [email protected] BEFORE BOOKING your ticket to make sure we can accommodate them.

Welcome Appetizers:

• Salt Crystal Butter with French Radishes 
• Red Haven Peaches n’ Cream - Rosé Poached Peach with Burrata and Country Bread
• Ham with Madeira and Mushrooms, Fleuron

What You’ll Learn and Taste:

• Comté Cheese Soufflé and Fresh Tomato Fondue – Taste and Demo
• Fideus with Mussels and Clams – Taste and Demo
• Lamb Sausage and Persian Lime Tahini – Taste and Demo
• Standing Rib Roast, Cap, Basil Breadcrumb Salad – Taste and Demo
• Baked Potato with “Chianti Butter” – Taste and Demo
• Crying Brioche Tart, Crème Fraiche Custard, Roasted Plums – Taste and Demo

Policies: 

Ticket price is per 1 person. If you register separately from the person (or people) with whom you are attending, please let us know in advance so we can make sure we seat you with your party. 

Refund policy: Once a class is purchased it is non-refundable.  The ownership, however, is yours and you may send someone else in your stead.

Please let us know about any allergens or dietary restrictions ahead of time to best accommodate you. 

If you have a question about this class, please email us at [email protected]

Thank you!  We look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!