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Toni
09-08-2025Simply wonderful!! That's about how to describe a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend some time with two of the greatest French chefs!!I have two opinions of this 4-disc set, with the first being the positive; the second opinion I label as OK, not negative, because there are no negatives when you watch these two veterans of classic French cuisine.To begin with, you have an beautifully filmed series that brings you into the home of the great Julia Child, so you feel very much a welcomed guest. And the grand dame of French cooking has invited Chef Pepin to join her in teaching you the finer points of this marvelous cuisine, so you have much to anticipate for both eyes and palate.They play off each other as old friends would, and you will be entertained as well as taught. You'll see Julia in a firefighters outfit ready with the extinguisher as she prepares for Jacque to make a flaming dessert or "calling all ducks" with a duck whistle; then you have Jacque in a Julius Caesar ensemble to introduce the namesake salad...............all of it as corny as you can get, and all of it exquisite morsels that hint of the friendship that existed between these two icons. You also cannot help but notice that our Julia has aged, and that makes the friendship between her and Jacque all that more touching. He shows his admiration and his loving respect for her by doing much of the physical work, but do not fret, she is as fiesty as always.Most of all, you will not be disappointed in the recipe jewels contained within these 4 discs of French cooking joy:(Volume I)BEEF:Steak DianeBistro SteakSteak au PoivreChateaubriandHamburger DeluxeDESSERTS:Strawberry SabayonGateau of CrepesCrepes SuzetteSALAD:Classic Caesar SaladPotato SaladSalad NicoiseComposed SaladSANDWICHES:Croque MonsieurCroque MadamPagne BagnatSeafood LoafLobster RollVEGETABLES:Stuffed ArtichokesMushroom DuxellesVery Green BeansHaricot VertsBruised PeasFrench Style PeasSTEW:Beef BurgundyPot Roast(Volume II)FISH:Sole Meuniere with Black Butter SaucePoached Snapper with CucumbersTURKEY FEAST:Giblet GravyCornbread and Sage StuffingCranberry ChutneyCreamed OnionsBraised Brussel SproutsSOUP:French Onion SoupLeek and Potato SoupVichyssoiseWatercress SoupMediterranean Fish StewEGGS:Scrambled EggsClassic OmeletteMushroom OmeletteOmelette PiperadeEggs BenedictPORK:Roast Prok LoinSauteed Pork Tenderloin with Port and PrunesGrilled Pork ChopsCREAMY DESSERTS:Creme AnglaiseIce Cream ProfiterolesCreme CaramelCreme Brulee(Volume III)SHELLFISH:Oysters and Clams on the Half ShellShrimp CocktailMoules MariniereBilli-bi SoupMoules RavigoteROAST CHICKEN:Savory Stuffed ChickenButterflied Chicken with Spice RubSOUFFLES:Cheese SouffleScallop SouffleChocolate RouladeWINTER VEGETABLES:Stuffed CabbageCauliflower au GratinGlazed Carrots and TurnipCelery Root RemouladeCHARCUTERIE (sausages and pate):Homemade SausagesSauages in BriocheCountry PateCOMFORT FOOD:Poached Chicken on a Bed of RiceChicken Pot PieCountry Style Apple Tart(Volume IV)SALMON:GravlaxSalmon TartareSalmon UnilateralOven-Roasted SalmonSalmon en PapilloteROASTS OF VEAL AND LAMB:Veal roast en CocotteSauteed Mushrooms in CreamEggplant and Zucchini GratinRoasted Leg of LambPOTATOES:A Perfect Baked PotatoPommes ByronGarlic Mashed PotatoesPommes BoulangereGratin DauphinoisePomes SoufflesDUCK:Skillet Duck with Parsnips and ShallotsTwo-Way DuckDuck Giblets and Escarole SaladNow for the "OK" part of all of this. As another reviewer mentioned, the packaging was a bit shoddy in that all the CD's arrived loose within their container because they had fallen out of the plastic grips; I think it would have been better if they had each been secured within separate plastic jackets.That being said, each disc begins with the commercials that preceded every episode of this wonderful series. But now being on DVD, they are only at the start of each disc and not each episode; they run only two minutes so they are brief. But keep in mind that theses companies helped to underwrite the cost of such an excellent series, therefore I think anyone would be hard-pressed to be upset.So for any gourmand of cooking, and even if that person is yourself, you will enjoy the series that brought you 85 recipes, 2 people, and one great time that you will appreciate. Besides, as Julia tells you, "it's real cooking, not for fluffies!"
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Dee
09-08-2025This beautifully filmed 4 DVD Set of the Complete Series "Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home" is extremely informative and entertaining. It's a rare venue with 2 such accomplished Chefs and Teachers! The beloved duo are each their ever so pleasant selves as they freely share their many years of knowledge, experience and techniques - there's no one-up-manship here. Even with the occasional differing opinions about certain details and a site gag sprinkled in here and there as an episode's intro- it's all good - VERY GOOD!Their Step-by-Step teaching methods are beneficial for the novice cook as well as for the more accomplished. They are so friendly with each other and their audience, one gets the sense that you actually ARE in Julia's Home Kitchen with them- watching them work their magic and fun as only these two Masters of Cooking can do! This Series is Video proof-positive of how they each have won their places as the most accomplished culinary geniuses in the world and in the hearts of the millions who love them.The 4 Discs contain 85 Recipes in 22 Episodes- each one is beautifully captured on clear crisp Video. The Food Photography is so well done that one can almost taste each masterpiece as they are presented.Also, I have had NO problems with the DVD Case as some earlier revues have mentioned.BON APITITE & HAPPY COOKING!!! Julia & Jacques Cooking At Home YES Indeed!!!
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James Pat
09-08-2025How refreshing to actually watch 2 of the greatest teaching chefs of all time cook for us. This DVD series is matchless and timeless.Without scripts or strict recipes, these 2 icons show us that with proper techniques, and a large passion for cooking, a home cook can turn out something spectacular. I've learned so much from this series. This dvd shows us proper techniques, and that good quality fresh ingredients, along with simple straight forward recipes are what it's all about.The Food Network is more into cooks with trendy catch phrases, cute smiles and bubbly personalities, than it is in teaching us what cooking is all about; fun, family and a passion for food. It's great to see passionate people that show us great techniques while having fun doing it.This DVD is nothing less than an inspiration, and they show the viewer how to cut and debone meat and poultry, and to properly roast a chicken; the basics; something that is rarely done anymore.You will not see Rachel Ray open a can of green beans on the DVD; or Emeril Bamming; or Giada acting like a cheerleader opening her eyes real wide while smiling so cute. No you'll see the two most talented and passionate tv chefs of all time teaching us why they love to cook knowing that this will inspire us. And it's a joy knowing they love every minute of it. There's no cooking dvd better than this one.
Technical Specifications
The complete Emmy Award-winning series. 10 hours, 22 Episodes and over 85 recipes. Julia Child and Jacques Pepin join together with fire, fun and culinary genius in what has become another classic hit for public television. Viewers are charmed by the special magic Americas favorite cooking duo conjures up in Julias legendary kitchen and enticed by the mouth-watering great food they prepare and enjoy. Julias and Jacques warmth and conviviality shine through the programs along with their spirit, whimsy and remarkable skills, as they offer techniques, tastes and recipes at the heart of todays cooking. From Hamburgers and Halibut to Chicken Pot Pie and Artichokes, they reach the hearts of the audience who loves them for their easy camaraderie, step-by-step instructions and great talent.
