Judith Dunbar Hines has a collection of Julia Child books and memorabilia at her home. John J. Kim – Sun-Times

Thirty years before Julie, of book and movie fame, discovered Julia Child, my college roommate and I taught ourselves to cook by making every recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Disenchanted with my first career choice, I discovered a new interest in the kitchen.

I went to culinary school and began to teach cooking, but was conflicted about this new direction. Continue reading →

(Al Podgorski~Sun-Times) Photo styling by Judith Dunbar Hines.

At this time of year, we focus on enjoying every moment of the summer’s finale.  The sun sets earlier but rewards us with long shadows and luscious peach, pink and orange colors in the evening sky.  This recipe reminds me of those colors.

Bins of beets at the local markets should be overflowing this week, not only with the familiar ruby red version, but new species in golden tones and even some with candy-cane pink and white stripes.

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