Julia Child Notecards + Farro Salad with Roasted Corn, Red peppers & Red Onions
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Most of you know that Julia Child would have celebrated her 100th birthday this August 15th. For months, chefs, restaurants, bloggers and many others across the country have been paying tribute to her life and legacy. I joined in on the fun over at PBS, adding a tribute inspired by a favorite Julia Child quote: No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.
In recent weeks, I have found myself consumed by all things Julia. I’ve been referencing Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom more than ever, watching The French Chef (via Amazon and Roku) every night after dinner, and reading My Life in France before bed. All of the celebrations these past few months have inspired the creation of the above- and below-pictured notecards, too, featuring classic Julia Child quotes, ones that never fail to make me chuckle, and I hope you, too.
The cards are printed on luxe (190 gsm), natural white eco paper, and if you would like to order a set, they are available for purchase here. Of course I’d like to give a couple of boxes away, too. Just leave a comment if you’re interested. (Cards are currently unavailable … sorry!)
And now for a recipe, a non-Julia-Child-inspired-but-delicious-none-the-less recipe. Since discovering semi-pearled farro several months ago, it, in some sort of salad variation, has become a weekly staple. This is the latest, a combination of roasted corn, fresh-squeezed lime juice, cilantro, minced chili peppers and diced peppers and onions. If you strategize by chopping the vegetables and herbs while the corn is roasting and the farro is simmering, this salad can come together in just about 20 minutes. It yields a lot, thanks to all of the add-ins, and tastes better with each passing day.
PrintFarro Salad with Roasted Corn, Red peppers & Red Onions
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 as a side
Description
Roland semi-pearled farro is particularly nice but any type of farro or grain — wheat berry, barley, etc. — will work nicely. You might be able to find semi-pearled farro at your local supermarket, but if not, you can order it here. Of course, whole farro will work just as well.
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup of semi-pearled farro, see notes above
- cilantro, a lot (or as much as you like)
- 1 hot chili pepper, such as Thai bird or jalapeno, minced
- fresh-squeezed lime juice or white balsamic vinegar (I used a combination — about 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar)
- Tabasco (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Place a pot of water on to boil. Toss corn kernels with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste on a sheet pan. Place in the oven. Roast for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the corn is just beginning to char.
- Meanwhile, add farro to pot of boiling water. Add a big pinch of kosher salt. Cook for about 15 minutes — taste a few kernels after 15 minutes. For me it takes just a minute more than 15. Drain the farro, and add to a large bowl. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt. Drizzle olive oil over the farro while it’s still warm. I haven’t been measuring, but if you’re looking for some guidance, start with about 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Squeeze lime juice and/or white balsamic over top — again, you don’t have to measure, but if you like to, start with about 1 tablespoon each of lime juice and vinegar (or two tablespoons of either lime juice or vinegar) and adjust after everything has all been mixed together.
- Add the roasted corn, diced red pepper, red onion, cilantro and chili pepper to the bowl. Toss with a large spoon. Taste. If it’s a little dry, add more oil and/or lime juice and white balsamic. If it needs a little more seasoning, add more salt. I add about 10 large dashes of Tabasco for taste more than for heat — the chili pepper adds enough heat — but this seasoning is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
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116 Comments on “Julia Child Notecards + Farro Salad with Roasted Corn, Red peppers & Red Onions”
LOVE Julia Child, LOVE these cards!
Oh I just love Julia Child! When I lived in the U.S. (many years ago), she used to have a weekly TV programme: “The French Chef”, which I adored and sat their with my pen and paper to write down her latest recipe! Julia’s quotes are priceless and those cards are wonderful! “My Life in France” is on my summer reading book pile!
Your Farro Salad looks very colourful and lovely! I’m glad I discovered your site through Sue at The Quince Tree!
Have a great week! Sandra
Have been wanting to try farro – the recipe is perfect for a summer day. Love the Julia cards. Have been eating your oatmeal bread every morning!
Very interested in the Julia Child notecards! I was born the day after her birthday on August 16th. Being an uber tall woman in the kitchen I was so excited to read about her kitchen with counters specially set for her height.
The cards are fantastic!! One of my fave Julia quotes is: “One of the secrets, and pleasures, of cooking is to learn to correct something if it goes awry; and one of the lessons is to grin and bear it if it cannot be fixed.”
Julia provides endless reminders to keep at it, whether its cooking, life, relationships – so many of these quotes apply to so much! I’d love a set of these, both to share with loved ones and to be framed in my sanctuary – my kitchen – for inspiration 🙂
I’ve also been curious about farro, and your recipe looks like a fab place to start experimenting!
These would be great as recipe cards, or even recipe-card dividers. My favorite is the sentiment that in the kitchen you have to have a “what-the-hell” attitude. What’s the risk in trying and failing? That you have to have scrambled eggs for dinner. Not much risk at all–and plenty of reward in trying. It took me so long to get a 100% whole-wheat yeast bread the way it should be, and the best thing I did was keep trying every time something went wrong. Plenty of loaves later, I’ve got it–but I had to keep that attitude. Bless Julia Child!
Happy Birthday Julia! Just a touch early–the notecards are awesome.
Love these cards, and of course love Julia.
Fingers crossed that my 29 year losing streak of contests is about to be broken with the winning of these beauties!
FANTASTIC notecards–would love a set to frame in my kitchen!
Love the notecards! They are great.
i LOVE these cards!!! they are absolutely adorable!
I’m with you. I also love everything Julia. Her french onion soup, split pea soup and Coq au Vin recipes are three of my favorite recipes by her, they are sooo delicious. I got my first Julia Child recipes from Good Morning America. After she was on the show you could write in and they would mail you the recipes she made on the show. Computer’s were not a thought in anyone’s mind back then.
She would be honored by your cards. They are super cute!!!
”If you are afraid of butter, use cream.” A lady after mine own heart! The notecards are fabulous.
Love those cards!!!
Ali! I just ordered two boxes. SO excited. I’m going to be home next week for Kerry’s wedding (!!!!!!!) so I shipped them to my parents. LOVE THESE CARDS! You are so talented. 🙂 cannot wait to send these around. Perhaps I’ll finally get to those wedding thank you notes…eek!
The cards are lovely! I have followed you for awhile, but have been sporadic about commenting. Thanks for all the inspiration.
I would LOVE to give those cards to my mother-in-law, who just lost her mother and loves Julia Child. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am absolutely in love with those cards – planning a dinner party in Julia’s honor and would be honored to be able to hand some out as party favors/place cards!!
I am truly obsessed with these notecards and just purchased a box! Of course, I’d love to win another set to give as a gift (or hoard for myself… we shall see)!
Just discovered your blog – I see many things here that I am anxious to try, you have been bookmarked. These Julia cards are very witty, I’d love to win them!
Oh, how I’d love to frame these for my kitchen makeover! Beautiful.
Hi there! Found your site through one of my favorite blogs – first time visitor- the recipe above looks delicious! If you are still considering some notecard giveaways, I wouldn’t sya no.
Have a fantastic weekend!
I love love LOVE these notecards (and Julia, of course!) I would be thrilled to win a set!
These are so great, I’d love a set!
I love the notecards and love Julia Child and would love to have a set. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I’d love these!
Love the card designs! Reminds me of her exhibit in the Smithsonian – all of that pegboard!
I love the Julia Childs notecards. So fitting with the pinboard background!
I love these. So perfect – their simplicity and the sayings that were chosen. Love!