Why We Cook by Lindsay Gardner - Who is your mentor or hero?

 Who is your mentor or hero?

Of course my mom. She was a super good cook and set the example food doesn't have to be fancy to be good. How to cook fast with what you have was a must. Of course living on a vegetable farm, we had all the building blocks.  I'm still a big fan of salad and raw vegetables. 

When I was a child I loved to watch Julia Child on PBS. It was the only time I was quiet let alone inside the house. I spent most of childhood running around outside and only came into to eat or sleep.  I loved the show!  The best parts of  Julia's  show was when she made a mistake or dropped food on the floor and said no one will know. :) 

 I collect The Art of French Cooking first editions just because I can. :)