On a trip to Washington D.C. way back in 2002, the Julia Child's kitchen exhibit at the Smithsonian was being carefully planned. I was able to peek through the curtains that were put on the exhibit while the curators, behind glass, catalogued each item to recreate her kitchen. I couldn't wait to get back to see the finished exhibit. So it was one of the first things I went to see on another trip.
Even though we have seen many of the same sites each time we visit, we're always reminded about what a great country we have and notice things we didn't notice before.
Again, last weekend I was able to see the Julia Child exhibit and saw that they had changed a few things. There is a t.v. showing all of her old programs and they highlight more of her items. I thought it was great that people of all ages were watching it and laughing at her great sense of humor. And my favorite, the famous french copper pots, were acquired in 2009, along with the original peg board that her husband made, which completed the whole exhibit.
Even though we have seen many of the same sites each time we visit, we're always reminded about what a great country we have and notice things we didn't notice before.
Again, last weekend I was able to see the Julia Child exhibit and saw that they had changed a few things. There is a t.v. showing all of her old programs and they highlight more of her items. I thought it was great that people of all ages were watching it and laughing at her great sense of humor. And my favorite, the famous french copper pots, were acquired in 2009, along with the original peg board that her husband made, which completed the whole exhibit.
So that you can look into her kitchen, the wall was removed and in its place is a glass wall with the outline of each of her pots and pans, which are displayed in the first picture above.
One of my favorite wedding presents was her book, "The Way to Cook." Sadly, it doesn't get much use but I was inspired again to crack it open. I may even try to use a recipe now.
I was also inspired to polish my own copper. I don't have as many as she did and they are not French but I wanted to shine them up. So, somewhere I read that making a paste of salt and vinegar will restore their shine. I don't know where I read that. It may have been on one of your blogs. I'll give proper credit as soon as I can remember. They say the mind is the first to go..or was it sight...I don't remember...it must be the mind...anyway...
So I tried it and after one try, it turned out like this.
And to think I almost bought some copper cleaner. Home remedies really do work.
Now if I could just remember who gave me that tip.
It's going to bug me all day...
Can I rent you?
ReplyDeleteI don't have any copper pots, but I like your enthusiasm for clean stuff.
I'm sure I could figure out something for you to do.
There's a movie you should see if you get a chance - it's called Julie and Julia with Merly Streep. It's about a newly married woman living in an apartment who take on the challenges of making 365 recipes of Julia Child's and does it! The story ends with her visiting the Smithsonian and seeing her exhibit there. I loved this movie and I know you would too - so just keep this in the back of your mind. You can see if free if you have Netflix. Anyway, I wish I had more copper pots (the french ones) too. Smiles
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I still have to see that Julia movie. The pictures were nice to see, I'm glad you were able to visit D. C.
ReplyDelete"able to visit" is a Kentucky expression and has nothing to do with anyone's health. What I meant was I'm so glad you had the opportunity to visit D. C. I'm trying to watch those, people are sometimes puzzled by what I say. I enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteWe missed out on her kitchen. We were gone before it opened. I did get to see a lot there. At the air and space museum there was shrapnel from the WTC from 9/11. It was...well I don't know. Words can not describe.
ReplyDeleteI wish it was me who came up with that fantastic copper cleaning remedy. But alas I am not the savvy. Your pot came out great!
I think they make a copper cleaner you can buy at the grocery store. I remember my mom used to use it! I have 2 copper pans myself. You have inspired me to go clean them up as well! Thanks, as usual great tips!
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