Susan Spungen
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Cooking For Julie and Julia
Aug 17 2009, 12:45 pmWhen Butter is Better
Americans tend to prefer foods browned. But as Julia Child knew, sometimes food tastes better with butter.read moreRecipes
Aug 17 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Port
I've streamlined Julia's recipe by combining the variation in Mastering the Art of French Cooking with the master recipe. I have also rewritten it to correspond more closely to the recipe as it is cooked in Julie & Julia.read more
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Cooking For Julie and Julia
Aug 3 2009, 8:31 amHollywood Meets the Food World
Actors, chefs, and food writers at the Julie and Julia premiere. SLIDE SHOW Iread moreRecipes
Aug 3 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Tarte Tatin
I wrote up this recipe at the end of filming for inclusion in the cast and crew cookbook that was compiled as a gift to everyone and distributed at the wrap party. It may seem long, but I am including a lot of detail on technique so you won't make any wrong turns in the recipe.read more
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Cooking For Julie and Julia
Jul 27 2009, 8:21 amHow to Cook for the Camera
Food stylists make dishes that are easy to chew and don't stick in an actor's teeth.read more
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Recipes
Jul 27 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Tomato Bruschetta
Now that tomatoes really are in season, or will be any day now, this is the thing to make. As with any dish with just a few simple ingredients, the quality of the ingredients and technique are key. read more
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Cooking For Julie and Julia
Jul 20 2009, 8:28 amGetting Food Ready For Its Close-Up
In the film version of Julie & Julia, the food has to look just right.read more
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Cooking For Julie and Julia
Jul 20 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Julia Child-Inspired Twice-Baked Potatoes
These are more all-American than French, but straightforward and delicious in that very Julia way. Don't skimp on the butter--that's what makes them taste so good. read more
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Susan Spungen
Susan Spungen is a cook, food stylist, recipe developer, editor, and author. She is the author of Recipes: A Collection for the Modern Cook and co-author of Martha Stewart’s Hors D’Oeuvres Handbook. Susan was the Culinary Consultant and Food Stylist on Julie and Julia, the upcoming feature film. full bio
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