Julia Child trivia
Julia Child Mini Quiz
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Julia Child helped develop which unusual product while working for US intelligence in World War II?
As an intelligence officer for the OSS, she helped mix recipes to deter curious sharks from bumping into and accidentally detonating underwater explosives meant for U-boats.
How did Julia Child typically handle cooking mistakes on her show The French Chef?
Since the program was recorded live-to-tape, she simply laughed off her culinary blunders to show viewers that cooking is approachable and mistakes happen to everyone.
Julia Child ended episodes of The French Chef by delivering which signature catchphrase?
She traditionally delivered this classic French sign-off, meaning enjoy your meal, while raising a glass of wine to toast her viewers at the close of every episode.
What did chef Julia Child help develop for the military during World War II?
Long before her culinary career, she worked as a researcher developing a copper acetate cake to protect downed Allied airmen and sailors in shark-infested waters.