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The Julia Child Centennial Celebration: Rolled Omelette

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We are officially 15 weeks away from honoring the 100th birthday of one of cooking’s most beloved pioneers, Julia Child. And to celebrate this landmark, we’re joining 100 food bloggers from across the Web in highlighting a classic recipe each week until Julia’s birthday on August 15.

You can join in on the celebration with all of the latest updates on the Julia Child Facebook page, as well as on Twitter (@JC100 or #JC100). Don’t forget to check back in each week as we round up a few of our favorite posts, beginning with this week’s featured recipe for Julia’s timeless rolled omelette.

  • Taste As You Go shares a kicked up version of the classic starring caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and your choice of cheese.
  • Toronto Tasting Notes discovers that butter is best for making the eggs slide straight out of the pan.
  • Knit & Nosh turns to a trusty steel pan for a perfectly pale exterior and creamy, goat cheese-filled center.
  • Epicurious draws inspiration from a classic Julia Child video showcasing the star’s timeless technique.

4 Responses to The Julia Child Centennial Celebration: Rolled Omelette

    brandi / branappetit says:

    I’m so happy to be a part of this campaign! I will admit – I was completely terrified to try making the omelette, but it was so easy! Definitely the best omelette I’ve ever made at home. Julia knew what she was talking about :)

    nora rinsky says:

    best omelette I ever made

    Rose Ann says:

    Julia was a great personality!I was fortunate enough to have attended several of her book signings and A Celebration with Jacques Pepin,in Boston,during her later years.She was always so gracious,just being herself.
    I loved her rapport with Jacques.What a magnificent team they made!
    She made it happen and started it all with her series on PBS and with her awesome cookbooks! She opened the door for many Top Chefs.We salute you,Julia. Thank you!
    I learned so much about cooking, from Julia.She is such an inspiration to me and to all of us who love to cook.She is greatly cherished by so many. I’m glad to be part of such A Celebration of Her Life! Bon Appétit, Julia!!!

    Brenda Garzia says:

    Julia was my inspiration back in the late 50′s, and her casual brilliance will endure throughout this millennium. Her French onion soup recipe is truly timeless, and one that I have been using all these years. You can’t improve on perfection She is truly a lady to be celebrated!