In collaboration with her two French colleagues, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, she wrote "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", which appeared in 1961. The book gave birth to the PBS television series "The French Chef" and was followed by several other series including her current "Master Chef" programs, in which she is host to 26 of America's well-known chefs. In her just completed 39-part series, "Baking at Julia's", to appear in 1996, she hosts 26 of the country's finest bakers.
The latest of her 9 books are The Way To Cook, "Cooking with Master Chefs" and her newest "In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs", all published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Mrs. Child is an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and a co-founder of The American Institute of Wine and Food.
