Julia Child isn’t just a culinary icon—she’s the epitome of passion and perseverance. She found joy in cooking and strived to educate herself to ensure that the recipe was made to perfection.Julia taught us that mistakes are just opportunities for delicious discoveries and that a love for food is where it is at.Her spirit and infectious love for life remind us to embrace our quirks, follow our passions, and savour every moment in the kitchen and beyond.Julia Child isn’t just the best—she’s an inspiration, reminding us to live life with gusto and a dash of butter.Julia Child is my role model and mentor. I aspire to be like her in the kitchen and throughout my life. She has taught me that it is ok to make mistakes in the kitchen and to never apologize for a flopped dish.I also love she says that every women should own a torch! That is great advice!Julia Child was kind, hard working, a great listener and always had a smile on her face. Nothing could be wrong in the kitchen although there just may be a better way. I could go on-and-on about Julia, but I will leave it for now saying that I feel fortunate to have gained a wealth of knowledge from her teachings in the kitchen and in my life.If you want to delve into the world of Julia Child a little more, check out her autobiographical book on her life: Dearie Me: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child.I also have her original cookbooks: Mastering the Art Of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2 You can also watch Julia Child and The French Chef Cooking videos on YouTube. You can learn so much from her especially techniques, and step-by-step instructions on the basics in the kitchen.