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She Taught Me to Cook—and Called Me a Klutz

After meeting Julia Child on a dream assignment in Italy, we became fast friends—despite my unqualified incompetence in her kitchen.

Sandra McElwaine

Sandra McElwaine

Published Aug. 6 2009 6:54PM EDT

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Sandra McElwaine

Sandra McElwaine

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