Ham Dinner In Half An Hour | The French Chef Season 3 | Julia Child

[@geneyoon6128]

It never ceases to amaze me that all the French Chef episodes were shot in one single continuous take. No edits! Now that is some expert choreography. Not only has she mastered the art of French cooking, she’s a masterful live performer as well.

[@willwjl]

That’s why she’s always a little breathless! She’s cranking it out! Old Soap Operas were the same…good example. Dark Shadows.

[@phil4977]

Very smart lady. I don’t think she ever stopped thinking.

[@Bxr12]

No swaps either typically. What needed chilling or cooking was done during the episode, there was very very rarely a completed version on standby

[@nonyabiz550]

She was CIA.

[@geneyoon6128]

@@nonyabiz550 and the sky is blue?

[@mimimonster]

I just love the fact that they’ve put these episodes out on KZbin. She was a national treasure. Love the nostalgia!

[@mavphantom]

I wish this was in color to appreciate it more ❤

[@MIKECNW]

@@mavphantom It's too bad you allow it not being in color to be less appreciative of it.

[@janhoyle1462]

@@MIKECNW They were shot in B& W, before there was color.

[@angelasierocuk5240]

She's also on Freevee and Pluto TV

[@patcola7335]

@@janhoyle1462 There was color then. It probably had to do with budget

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

Whenever I stayed home sick from school, I always got to watch Julia Child with my Mom. I loved her ever since.

[@mikezylstra7514]

It played in Detroit on Channel 56 on Saturday afternoon. Weekdays sick at home were for Chez Helene on CKLW.

[@afriend621]

Julia is so great. Aren't we lucky to have her, even in 2023 ? !

[@Bxr12]

Unfortunately we don’t. She passed away in 2004.

[@justinvaive5137]

@@Bxr12 From what I understand, "a friend" was referring to being able to still watch her show. Unless he/she/they meant what you thought. Great thanks to PBS for this gem.

[@goldilox369]

I'm glad to see all of these! I know about 3 years ago there weren't even half of these shows online. Thanks for putting them up, PBS! ❤

[@afriend621]

Correct. Thanks, Justin.@@justinvaive5137

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

WOW! Paul Child's voice! I had no idea there were any recordings of him! He certainly did have the 'Boston Brahmin' accent, although much softer than I had imagined. I just think it is so cool to see even a few seconds of the person who most helped Julia become "our" Julia!

[@MIKECNW]

Who would have even expected that of course I never saw these earlier episodes on pbs btw he was from pa

[@johnjap2]

Helped her out ?? How ? By coming home and eating all the most delicious meals she had made all day!

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

@johnjap2 I suggest you read "My Life in France" and the opening chapters of "The French Chef Cookbook" before you make any more comments of this nature. Then you will see how badly you have embarassed yourself.

[@claravela3330]

Yeah, totally right. He looks really handsome.

[@claravela3330]

@@ScottLuvsRenFaires well said, so ignorant people around.

[@amandatrayes5272]

I love her so much. So real, so genuine, in all her unpolished and charming glory. The tv chefs of today can't compare.

[@nonyabiz550]

She was a genuine spy and CIA. That's all the old ghoul was 😄😄😄

[@gregrak9389]

@@nonyabiz550 What a nasty thing to say, when proper manners were being taught, you must have been hiding behind the bar door!! Julia Child served her country well.

[@nonyabiz550]

@@gregrak9389 Yeah, she did. As a spy and CIA. Weird old ghoul

[@SNEEDANDBREED]

@@bluegoose1342 shes a glowie and is burning in hell for her efforts.

[@KeiPalace]

many of those you call 'spies' were civil servants working with classified documents, and this was during World War 2 and immediately afterward, there was no CIA at the time.

[@jv-ep2tc]

for you kids out there, we used to keep our recipes in a card file in a little box. that is what julia was referring to. I try to find recipe boxes at yard sales. i love the nostalgia and I have found some real winners that way.

[@JulieR73]

I still do

[@PEGASUSleadmare]

My nieces and nephews who are now adults ask for family recipes! Yep all those old cards with memories included.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I still keep mine that way🤗❤️🐝

[@antmagor]

I still see New recipe boxes being sold at certain stores. Think of the places where you can buy specialty plates and silverware, places where you can buy nostalgic dishware like coffee cups with patterns from the 60s and 70s. Sometimes they will sell vintage recipe boxes made from modern materials. I remember seeing one I think at TJ Maxx or HomeGoods. It was a vintage 1950s recipe box and it was in Cadillac red. Personally I’m a big stationary nerd, so I like to collect hardcover journals, and what I do as I just write the recipes in the journal so I can turn to it like a recipe book.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

My Mom had one. My sister has it now.

[@michaelcornett444]

I love it when she makes little goofs, like with the food mill here. Makes her more human and makes the viewer feel better about their own goofs.

[@bransrubar]

Or how about almost tipping the pan of burning cherries twice lol

[@imperiallebaron2391]

I wonder if she ever realized just how funny she was. I get a charge out of her. She addressed her audience like they were guests in her own home. She was so natural, and she knew what she was doing, and she made sure she expressed what NOT to do that could ruin the dish.

[@michaelcornett444]

@@imperiallebaron2391 Oh, I'm sure she had some notion. She worked so many jokes into her show, like an episode about lamb called "Waiting for Gigot." Everything I've read says she was naturally exuberant and good humored, capable of laughing at herself. She was definitely in on the joke.

[@CurlieGrl]

One reason my Mama adored her❗💗

[@DIETRICHCICCONE]

These old shows are so charming.

[@charlesbraga7076]

Goddess of the kitchen. Met her once and enjoyed champagne together - greatest of times and memories. Total national, or worldwide, treasure.

[@rah62]

Ham Dinner In Half An Hour, AKA "When Julia gets even with Paul for bringing last-minute dinner guests home, by setting fire to them".

[@MJK1965]

She wouldn't. 😳

[@shazzorama]

Na, Julia was a true lady. She might accidentally impress them to death, however. 😅❤

[@christinegraham2579]

😂😂😂😂

[@sal1665]

Julia and Paul had a marriage people were jealous of. Beautiful couple. Only thing she would do is demand a reward after the friend goes home. Lol

[@regplate2923]

I love the way the husband identifies himself on the phone in case she doesn’t recognise his voice. Ha ha.

[@chemgurl18]

It makes me laugh because my husband does this….in 2025….when calling my cell phone. I’m still not sure if he thinks I haven’t saved his number in my phone after 10 years or I don’t look at it before I answer? I love him so much, it just makes me giggle every time.

[@stephenshehan4554]

I absolutely love Julia for her warmth, realness, and her amazing style... what an amazing lady.. so glad to have her in 2023!!

[@bransrubar]

That was fun. I was so happy when it started with her husband, Paul Child, having a cameo. That's awesome.

[@bmccarthy3333]

All of Julia's cooking looks so good- even though the food is in black and white!!

[@vickirempel5529]

It would be a great project to colorize these episodes!

[@markschildberg1667]

I’ve made her ham steak with Madeira cream many times. Delicious, simple and inexpensive.

[@tomb7382]

It looks like it would be nice. I'm going to give it a try. Probably use the left over spiral ham from Christmas.

[@milfordcivic6755]

My father used to call home everyday in the afternoon to ask my mother what was for dinner....different times back then.

[@Moni-xb7hl]

👴👵

[@cassiusvoidkin]

I call my husband everyday to discuss dinner plans. Times aren't as different as they seem.

[@Moni-xb7hl]

@@cassiusvoidkin i sleep a hour in the afternoon and when i awake my husband is cooking the evening meal. He likes to cook after work, to get distance from Homeoffice. 😊

[@jhlfsc]

@Cas Hargis The only thing different is that since men are no longer handicapped in their own home, so dinner is whoever gets to it first I guess.

[@goldilox369]

I tell my husband what dinner will be everyday. That's so he doesn't screw it up and go to Taco Bell or something for lunch on Taco nights (or Chinese on Asian night). But if I get a different idea, or change the ingredients, I'm texting him during the day to get his input. I think it's just a nice way to be connected... Of course, he's usually like: give it a shot, I'll eat it...😂

[@HelloooThere]

You could always almost smell the food coming your television when Ms. Child was cooking. It was part of what made her sooooooo special!

[@nancy9478]

I am amazed at the portion sizes. Today that would be enough for 2. No wonder everyone was so thin then! I loved watching Julia and Graham Kerr when I was in my single digits. Clarified butter was so exotic to a kid that grew up eating oleo!

[@chrismulholland7530]

I thought the same thing. So that's where my size 10 dress went!

[@LisaofHopewell]

Not in the midwest! lol they'd still want much more thanks to huge restaurant servings

[@williamdonahue6617]

Julia's 4 rules for healthy eating: Variety of foods, small portions, no seconds, no snacking.

[@PEGASUSleadmare]

“Order of battle”’😅 yep it’s a battlefield in my kitchen most days! Absolutely love her ❤

[@MW-rq5uc]

I just love her...she is funny and brilliant. We miss you, Julia.

[@celticceltic99]

I loved seeing Paul Child! I was hoping he’d come in at the end with the guests. But we got to see Julia set fire to the cherries, which was scary fun. I love that I can see these episodes from my childhood and I’m tempted to try making the ham dinner in half an hour. Not sure about the flaming part though.😯

[@MIKECNW]

Wonder why that didn’t happen

[@bransrubar]

Yeah, I was also hoping Paul and the guests would actually sit down to eat but maybe that would have been overdoing it.

[@gregrak9389]

He was just her husband for fuck sake, not like he walked on water or anything, gee, some of you people need to get a hold of yourselves!

[@MIKECNW]

@@gregrak9389 Shut up!

[@bransrubar]

@@gregrak9389 I'm not saying he did walk on water. I'm just saying his appearance was neat. It showed how deeply he supported the show, and it was just neat that they used him and not an actor for that scene. It adds some flavor to the show, that's all

[@4integrity]

Nope. I love you Julia but no way I can pull this together in 30 minutes. I always learn so much. Thank you!

[@sharongriffith7505]

I was amazed at the very small amount of food cooked for four people!! I must serve too large of portions.

[@blacbutaflyy2]

I watch these episodes while winding down for the night. She is soothing to my senses for some reason.

[@tonyfurtado5595]

I can’t believe there is still an episode I hadn’t seen. Love it!

[@dinacox1971]

Me too. I don't know how I missed this particularly terrific one!

[@PEGASUSleadmare]

No microwave wow all this on an electric range. She was amazing and her knife skills perfection!

[@eric3374]

I noticed the food portions were much smaller back then hence the reason why people were not overweight as they are today This is a dinner for 4 people and one slice of ham each.

[@mikezylstra7514]

People did PHYSICAL work back then. 40+ hours a week. Only clerks sat at a desk (cubicle).

[@christinamikolajek6797]

Use to watch with with my Gtandma when I was a little girl...she would listen because she was totally blind tho. She loved the Chefs sense of humor and her lovely recipes....this makes me smile💗

[@sheilamartin1577]

What a lovely woman. We are so very fortunate to share some time with her.

[@mrsseasea]

This brings right back to my childhood. On a good day we could get 4 channels, bd days 2, this was one of them. Now one of my favorites. Thank you for posting

[@richiejohnson]

3 networks plus PBS

[@jst7714]

“Arrowroot, it’s a starch. I don’t know what it’s made from… the arrowroot.” So funny!

[@julierichardson6193]

this lovely lady taught me how to cook , she was the best

[@NaNa-j7b2q]

I want to see colours of that gorgeous food n Julias unique features !!shes still my fav!

[@sallymoen6371]

Even though Julia's tv shows were targeted toward the "housewife", the ease of having a quick meal planned out on a recipe card is suitable to anyone who comes home from work, hungry, and wanting a fast, well-planned meal like this. I believe this is why my mother enjoyed Julia's shows, they helped her think of new meals to feed the family after working a full day (she was one of the few working moms in my neighborhood) and being too mentally exhausted to think of what to cook for dinner. Every dinner had a dessert course when I was a child, funny how I don't normally include one when cooking at home nor when dining out. And Cherries Jubilee? Such a popular dessert in the 1960's! I don't think I've ever had it.

[@MIKECNW]

I don't see why you'd make such a stupid statement and I'm sure she felt TFC was for everyone who was interested in cooking.

[@tamarawerner3136]

@@MIKECNW I don’t see why you’d call this statement stupid. You don’t need to default to name calling when you don’t agree with people. It makes you seem childish.

[@julietteyork6293]

What a wonderful era.

[@julievinikoff5234]

This brought back fond memories of my father and I watching her shows. He always got such a chuckle and I became interested in cooking.

[@richardengelhardt582]

5 gourmet courses in less than 30 min! Brava!

[@ginaroberts2964]

I grew up watching Julia Child - this came as a recommended video today, so glad it did!

[@valeriagutierrez1624]

I’m loving this woman soooo much!!! I love how she always reminds people about a bit of planning and organization as a key to success. This can be transferred to any field of our lives!!! I adore her!! Je t’aime Julia!!!

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

This looks so fantastic that I watched it twice in a row!

[@rpenmark1776]

I have a very old JC cookbook with this menu in it- and it has become one of my favorite 'go to' 30 minute meals. Great tasting and not intimidating for the less experienced cook (like me) . A good introduction into techniques and timing.

[@lizastufflococucs6200]

How much peas is used for the soup.

[@lizastufflococucs6200]

Nevermind I found it 2 cups

[@vdunbarjones]

Her kitchen is so great- the instant hot tap and so many burners on the electric range. I’m a little shocked to see her put the Le Creuset directly on it- I didn’t remember that at all! Checked their website- only authorized for the enameled cast iron, not the stoneware. I *must* have seen this as a kid though, I used to make platters of scrambled eggs with grilled tomatoes and fresh herbs for family breakfasts.

[@vdunbarjones]

The foot pedal to open the freezer 💜

[@grady9752]

I had (operative word.......had!).a beautiful cobalt blue Le Creuset dish very much like this. Just as Julia does here, I used it to do a vegetable dish on the stovetop. Like hers, mine was also a ceramic dish, not a cast iron enameled one. It took maybe 30 seconds for it to split in half, dumping the product all down into the burners. $120 down the drain and a hard lesson learned. Yes this is beautiful cookware but it's as subject to operator error as any. Take home safety tip? Stoneware is NOT to be used on the stove! A hard lesson and one never again forgotten. No idea how she managed to do this but if I was a Le Creuset dish, I wouldn't dare break in the presence of Julia Child! Bon Apatite.

[@markcummings6856]

@@grady9752I noticed the same thing. But I think the key to her succeeding was it was on an ELECTRIC stovetop AND she put in HOT water to start.

[@SucessKey]

Julia Child is fearless. Simply delightful.

[@kd1s]

Another nice sauce I've come across is bacon, shallot and cream. Cook the bacon then reserve the rendered fat. Chop the shallot and cook in the bacon fat. Then add heavy cream and add the cooked chopped bacon. Season with salt and pepper. It's delicious.

[@Rotary_Phone]

I'd love to try this dish! Not even a big fan of peas, or tomatoes, but I'd try every bit of it, especially the ham and sauce, and the ice cream with cherries! Im hungry now! lol

[@Freundlichenachricht]

Has never happened to me to get a notice from my husband to have dinner ready in half an hour with surprise guests. And this will never ever happen .......in Germany we are making such plans at least one week before 😅

[@airwavesintheair]

Julia is such an organized inspiration!

[@petiehunter6278]

She is so unassuming,, I just love her salt shaker!

[@richiejohnson]

24:15 She is of such stature she has to hunch over going through the door! She was often seen when I was young in Harvard Square. It was easy to spot her in a crowd! 💕

[@DavidClark-gy7py]

Oh Julia, we thank you for everything you've done. You are sorely missed and we love you.

[@janhoyle1462]

I remember watching Julia when I was a teenager. She was a wonderful chef! Not many know that she was educated at Le Cordon Blue in Paris which is quite an honor, especially for an American! It’s very hard to get into that school. She was indeed a national treasure. Kids nowadays make fun of her, I have no idea why, I guess they do not treasure good food. They just know how to pay for it with daddy’s credit card. One day when daddy cuts them off they will have to learn how to cook, luckily Julia is here! I will watch these videos religiously. I did love how Dan Ackroyd did try to mimic her, very badly, it was funny though. Seriously, I Iove Julia! I shows were superb. I may be 67, but I am not too old to keep learning! Thank you for bringing her to us KZbin! Julia passed the same year as my mom, it’s sad.

[@ThomasDawkins88]

Apparently Julia though Dan Aykroyd's sketch was so funny that got a copy of the tape from Saturday Night Live and showed it to anybody who came to the house for many years.

[@mrminer071166]

Whenever you're faced with a problem, it's best to start with parsley and shallots.

[@lydiajoy1823]

That looks delicious! I love how she referred to changing the plates.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

How cool that her husband was in the episode! I grew up watching this show after school and I loved to watch her. She made it look easy!

[@daleroth1477]

These videos are little gems. Thank you.

[@jeimuzufernandis6870]

I love how relaxed she is... Amazing. 🙌☺️💖🍽️

[@SandraNelson063]

Those cards she talks about are really the product of lots of advance planning. They would be of dinners that she had already could do in her sleep, with whatever she happened to have as left overs plus things stored in her pantry as regularly stocked items.

[@rebo2610]

Boiling water at the sink! That was amazing.

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

Absolutely amazing. The techniques Ms. Child demonstrates are genius.

[@JackieOgle]

I loved her so much! When I was a young girl, my best friend and I made several recipes in her cookbook! She was just the best! No one like her!

[@jerryholston6536]

What a great cook she was and delightful person

[@Sydney8293]

What a gem she was! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ade2487]

I love her transatlantic accent! She says tomato like a British person! Fascinating

[@ERH1453]

I have always wondered how that accent came from California?!

[@jaredjlinden]

She lived in Europe for a while.

[@ERH1453]

@@jaredjlinden AS AN ADULT DURING WWII! SHE WAS FROM CALIFORNIAAÀAAAA!!!!!

[@jaredjlinden]

I have a friend who has lived in Amsterdam for almost 15 years and she has picked up a bit of an accent in the way she pronounces some English words. My own mother did not grow up in the US and her accent has changed as an adult. It’s absolutely possible Julia Child picked up some different speech patterns overseas. Also, Child’s mother was a New England blue blood so she may have picked up some speech patterns from her. Julia and her husband lived in Europe well after WWII, btw. They built a house in France IIRC.

[@ERH1453]

@@jaredjlinden Quite. Point, Linden!

[@Bananadiva1]

Meryl Street and the brilliant film Julie & Julia led me here and I'm so glad they did!

[@jamesparker3440]

Cut the scallions then gather your thoughts. That's funny!

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

Watching these videos - i think she was the greatest.

[@Goldilocks...]

I'm reminded of the funny times she had near misses/fires in the kitchen...as we could see with the tipped cherries lol. We miss you Julia!

[@maryvalentine9090]

Such an interesting combination of foods, I would never think of using puréed peas for anything! But this would probably be a pretty good dinner. Gosh, Julia Child is kind of my spirit animal. I’m a really tall like she was and kind of dork and I love to eat. So we are definitely soul sisters!

[@willwjl]

How things have changed! Cherries & peas you can buy frozen. I adore how she cooks on an electric stove! Later in her life, she almost never did! All for TV!

[@richardengelhardt582]

An old-faashioned hand food mill is a useful tool to have in your kitchen

[@Wosiewose]

I use mine quite a bit! Especially when canning tomato sauce. Using the fine disc takes out almost all of the seeds. Also works a treat when making seedless blackberry jam.

[@jakematic]

Superb for making the best tomato soup following Pepin’s recipe

[@dinacox1971]

We used one to make homemade tomato juice every year and canned it. We had quarts and quarts all winter long. It was just so much better than what one can buy are the market.

[@faithdenelzen8808]

The mulei and bowl 🥣 jumping everywhere lol 😆

[@barbarabrantley4779]

Only Julia could pull this off. I’m amazed at how she does it. Thinks nothing of putting a meal together in thirty minutes. ❤

[@brt5273]

What a treat to see Paul!

[@BillyAlabama]

We are so lucky to have this treasure trove at our fingertips!

[@divaden47]

I love the way Americans pronounce aluminium ALOOMINUM. Great programme!😃

[@tinkdust1632]

I was a young girl when I discovered her show.... I had a small black and white tv set in my room. We had 4 tv channels back in my early days, and she was on PBS....along with the staples of the day, Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Electric Company and Zoom...to name a few. I loved her show...I loved listening to her talk, I found her voice very soothing. She was smart, snappy, and made good looking food!!

[@MIKECNW]

How did you just have 4 channels? Did you not have an independent station?

[@tinkdust1632]

@MIKECNW I was born before cable tv....and we actually had to turn the channel on our console tv. Yep, just 4 channels to choose from!!

[@MIKECNW]

@@tinkdust1632 Un so was I but where I came from we had more than that. So once again how did you have just 4 channels?

[@tinkdust1632]

@MIKECNW I guess I don't know...we had 6, 10, 13 and (17) which was PBS, where I watched The French Chef and the childhood shows I most loved. It was the mid 60s and a wonderful time to grow up in!!

[@MIKECNW]

@@tinkdust1632 Funny you say mid-60's, SS debuted in 1969 and the other 2, 2 to 3 years later.

[@deborahwiss2072]

I think this menu looks amazing! I'm going to try it!

[@irmagerd7611]

Use arrow root, I don't know what it's made of.... something like the arrow root😂 Such a gem! Love her! RIP Julia, we're still here watching, enjoying and learning from you so many years later and many more to come.🍷🍽🔪

[@juliehobbs7938]

Gods adore anyone who uses adjectives like adore to speak of their masterpieces

[@judysteadman799]

Awesomeness. Loved this Chef so very much

[@tinygreatness]

Mustard, tomato paste with cream. Who knew. Can hardly wait to try it. You know it looks good when you catch yourself breathing in deeply through your nose!

[@shannonrobinson262]

I love my food mill. It’s a wonderful, yet often forgotten kitchen tool.

[@philliphayden2727]

She's always been a love.

[@justrosy5]

So creative! I love that intro!

[@janinewetzler5037]

I have fallen in love with this woman ! I do wonder how much of a case of Vermouth she went thru with the ham dish...her French Onion Soup sounded like a lot of fun to make!

[@catherine59226]

Always enjoyable!

[@vintagebabyseventythree6244]

What a beautiful meal

[@chrisingle5839]

This has GOT to be a rare episode, with Paul ( her husband) actually appearing on screen!

[@warrenholmar1129]

Wow those portions! So very different to portion sizes today!

[@iReporteriReporting]

Salt and butter in almost everything. The way of the French

[@nikodette]

Wow, the first time I ever heard her husband Paul's voice, and it really shows how cultured he was.

[@kristinwright6632]

The Anti-Chef just dropped a video attempting to do this dish in a half hour. Took him nearly an hour. Julia makes it all look so easy. I think I would have been closer to Anti-Chef's time.

[@rolltidewonka9560]

Superb program.

[@Fairland3]

I have no doubt she would make dirt and sand taste amazing! ❤

[@lisaspikes4291]

I’ll be right over for dinner, Julia! Save me some of those flambé cherries!

[@htmlcc92]

Julia Child: the OG "30 Minute Meals"

[@d.l.l.6578]

Yes, just a little dinner I whipped up in half an hour.

[@amyfisher6380]

When you only have a half an hour to make dinner and the microwave oven wasn’t a thing yet, you did a LOT of scrambling in the kitchen to get something ready, and you took advantage of canned and frozen foods. This is a perfect time capsule of life before microwaves.

[@llngprc5411]

Jeez that looks so simple and delicious

[@KennethMaese]

Take a shot every time Julia says, "There." 😂