Julia Child Quotes – Wisdom and Wit of the Culinary Pioneer

Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all. – Julia Child

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude. – Julia Child

No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing. – Julia Child

The measure of achievement is not winning awards, it’s doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile. – Julia Child

Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. – Julia Child

A party without cake is just a meeting. – Julia Child

The art of cooking is not about making a perfect dish, but about making people happy. – Julia Child

Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need. – Julia Child

Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors – it’s how you combine them that sets you apart. – Julia Child

In the end, the only thing that matters is: Did you have a good meal? – Julia Child

With enough butter, anything is good. – Julia Child

Life itself is the proper binge. – Julia Child

The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they’re right if you love to be with them all the time. – Julia Child

People who love to eat are always the best people. – Julia Child

Julia Child Quotes – Wisdom and Wit of the Culinary Pioneer part 2

If you’re afraid of butter, use cream. – Julia Child

The more you know, the more you can create. There’s no end to imagination in the kitchen. – Julia Child

Cooking is one failure after another, and that’s how you finally learn. – Julia Child

Don’t be afraid to experiment. The worst thing that can happen is you make a mistake and learn something, right? – Julia Child

The kitchen is a magical place where things happen. – Julia Child

You never forget a beautiful thing that you have made. – Julia Child

If you’re afraid of being disappointed, you won’t get very far. – Julia Child

Cooking is about passion, so it may look slightly temperamental in a way that it’s too assertive to the naked eye. – Julia Child

Remember, no one’s more important than people. – Julia Child

The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook. – Julia Child

Cooking is like giving love. You give it your all, you give it your heart. – Julia Child

You’ll never know everything about anything, especially something you love. – Julia Child

Don’t be afraid to get a little messy in the kitchen. It’s all part of the process. – Julia Child

The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded, and whack the hell out of a chicken. – Julia Child

I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food! – Julia Child

Cooking is not for the faint of heart – it’s for the inspired. – Julia Child

The kitchen is a place of promise and curiosity. – Julia Child

Don’t be afraid to celebrate your failures. They help you grow, just like in cooking. – Julia Child

The more you cook, the better you become at it, the more you enjoy it. And if you don’t enjoy it, then don’t do it. – Julia Child

Be fearless in the kitchen. Take risks and have fun with your food. – Julia Child

Cooking is the ultimate art form. It requires creativity, skill, and a dash of passion. – Julia Child

You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients. – Julia Child

Cooking is like a puzzle. Every ingredient, every technique, fits perfectly together. – Julia Child

There’s no such thing as too much butter. – Julia Child

Cooking is therapy. It’s a way to escape the stresses of the day and create something beautiful. – Julia Child

The smell of good bread baking is like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight. – Julia Child

The kitchen is where the magic happens. It’s a place of transformation and discovery. – Julia Child

The more you cook, the more you appreciate the art of cooking. – Julia Child

Cooking is a dance of flavors and aromas. It’s a symphony for the senses. – Julia Child

Cooking is about nurturing. It’s about caring for yourself and others. – Julia Child

The joy of cooking is in the process, not just the end result. – Julia Child