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05-08-2025
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The Brand Of Oven Julia Child Trusted The Most
We all have our preferred brands when it comes to kitchen appliances and so do our beloved celebrity chefs. For the late American television cooking pioneer Julia Child, her kitchen exploits wouldn't have been as productive and efficient without her Thermador thermal convection oven. A few years before her passing in 2004, Child donated the electric wall oven and the rest of her home kitchen to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. It's worth noting that she filmed three of her cooking shows in that kitchen between 1994 and 2001, including "Baking with Julia," "In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs," and "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home." Interestingly, Thermador might not have been the In-N-Out-loving celebrity chef's favorite oven brand. According to Child's assistant, Stephanie Hersh, the industrial-grade stove from Garland "was one of her favorite pieces of equipment." She adored the Garland model 182 so much that she bought the one she found at her friend's house for $429 during a home visit. Child's favorite oven featured six burners and a steel griddle. "It was a professional gas range, and as soon as I laid eyes on it, I knew I must have one. I loved it so much I vowed to take it to my grave," she wrote in her memoir, "My Life in France." Read more: Ina Garten's Favorite Kitchen Tools (Including The One She's Kept For Nearly 60 Years) The Controversy Surrounding Julia Child's Ovens Julia Child had several ovens in her kitchen, but the Thermador-branded unit was instrumental to her television career as it was the one she used on her first show, "The French Chef." (Granted, the first-ever dish Child prepared on television didn't require the use of the electric oven.) When Child returned to the small screen for her new show, "Julia Child & Company," in 1978, she made the big switch to a gas oven as part of a sponsorship from the American Gas Association (AGA) which was actively promoting gas utilities on TV at the time. It's not clear to what extent this influenced Child's preference for gas stoves and her eventual devotion to her Garland gas range. Eight years after Child's passing, her namesake foundation got into a legal battle with BSH Home Appliances, the manufacturer behind the brand of oven she seemingly trusted the most before she landed her major sponsorship by AGA. In 2012, BSH filed a lawsuit against Child's foundation after the latter complained about the company's use of the late celebrity chef's name and image for the marketing campaign of its appliances. The company insisted it only referenced Child's documented use of its products. After all, Child's well-loved Thermador oven remained part of her modified kitchen, which is still on display at the Smithsonian's museum alongside her other ovens, including the Garland stove. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout. Solve the daily Crossword
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20-06-2025
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‘Iron Chef' Star Found Unresponsive by Her Husband: TMZ
Food Network star Anne Burrell was reportedly found unconscious in her Brooklyn home by her husband Tuesday morning. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported Wednesday that Burrell was found unresponsive on her shower floor by her husband of four years, Stuart Claxton, hours after he had last seen her alive. The outlet adds that Claxton reportedly saw Burrell at around 1 a.m. and then found her in their bathroom six to seven hours later. The New York City Police Department confirmed to People magazine Wednesday that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' after receiving a 911 call, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment. Burrell's loved ones announced her shocking passing in a statement Tuesday. She was 55. An official cause of death has yet to be ruled by a medical examiner, though the New York City Fire Department told Page Six Wednesday that the incident was reported to them as a 'cardiac arrest.' 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend—her smile lit up every room she entered,' Burrell's family said in a statement. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' they continued. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell was widely known for hosting popular cooking programs like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. She also appeared on a number of culinary shows like Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, and Chopped. The night prior to her passing, Burrell performed at an improv comedy show at The Second City New York, with one attendee telling People magazine: '[She] was in great spirits last night during and after the improv show. Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast.' Burrell is survived by her husband; her stepson Javier; her mother Marlene; her sister Jane; her brother Ben; her nieces Isabella and Amelia; and her nephew Nicolas.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Iron Chef' Star Found Unresponsive by Her Husband: TMZ
Food Network star Anne Burrell was reportedly found unconscious in her Brooklyn home by her husband Tuesday morning. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported Wednesday that Burrell was found unresponsive on her shower floor by her husband of four years, Stuart Claxton, hours after he had last seen her alive. The outlet adds that Claxton reportedly saw Burrell at around 1 a.m. and then found her in their bathroom six to seven hours later. The New York City Police Department confirmed to People magazine Wednesday that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' after receiving a 911 call, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment. Burrell's loved ones announced her shocking passing in a statement Tuesday. She was 55. An official cause of death has yet to be ruled by a medical examiner, though the New York City Fire Department told Page Six Wednesday that the incident was reported to them as a 'cardiac arrest.' 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend—her smile lit up every room she entered,' Burrell's family said in a statement. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' they continued. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell was widely known for hosting popular cooking programs like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. She also appeared on a number of culinary shows like Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, and Chopped. The night prior to her passing, Burrell performed at an improv comedy show at The Second City New York, with one attendee telling People magazine: '[She] was in great spirits last night during and after the improv show. Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast.' Burrell is survived by her husband; her stepson Javier; her mother Marlene; her sister Jane; her brother Ben; her nieces Isabella and Amelia; and her nephew Nicolas.
