Topic: Julie & Julia

A feast of 18 foodie films

Food plays an important role in bringing family and loved ones together, be it for the holidays or just a regularly scheduled meal. So why not enjoy family togetherness with entertainment starring your favorite Pixar rat or eccentric cook? The reviews on the following list have largely been pulled from Monitor archives.

The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Deb Perelman's collection of recipes is mouth-watering and, despite a couple of misses, features appealingly homey foods.

My Berlin Kitchen

Blogger Luisa Weiss's celebration of German cuisine separates 'My Berlin Kitchen' from the pack of food memoirs.

Dearie

Julia Child's great success was built on both a willingness to innovate and an utter devotion to her craft.

The Iron Lady: movie review

Thatcher biopic 'The Iron Lady' is a sprawling review of the British prime minister's life that may leave supporters and detractors unsatisfied.

A feast of foodie films

Sit back and digest the holidays with these favorite culinary flicks.

Dianne Jacob dishes on everything from food blogs to making it as a writer

Dianne Jacob is the food writer all other food writers turn to for help.

Guest blog: Julia Child vs. the calorie counters

What I didn't like about "Julie and Julia"

Top Ten Julia Child books

Review: 'Julie and Julia'

In this summer-soufflé of a movie, Meryl Streep's rendering of Julia Child is a bravura comic performance.

Secrets to blogging fame from Julie Powell

Powell found more than an outlet with her “Julie & Julia Project.” You can too.

IndieBound* paperback bestseller list 7/16/09

IndieBound* paperback bestseller list 7/9/09