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.
Farro 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”
I love Julia & I love these cards! I’m definitely trying the farro salad, it looks gorgeous.
Love all the quotes. I am definitely making that salad this weekend. So colorful.
Those cards are the best! I have been loading up on Julia Child funniness lately too — she was just so addictively charming.
The notecards are fantastic! I love your blog–it’s my favorite!
Your notecards are fantastic. I love your blog–it is my favorite!!!
I would love a set of these! So much of what she’s said rings true. I heart Julia!
My mother in law apologized for everything that came out of her kitchen, even though she was a decent home cook. What a burden that was to all of us, to constantly reassure her that everything was quite delicious….really
So I took to this quote about never apologizing about your cooking quite seriously.
One time I was making a chocolate cake that somehow never rose sufficiently. Determined to serve my company this cake without apology, I simply renamed it to Death by Chocolate, touting its wonderful chocolately denseness, and no one was the wiser. It was a decadent, delicious, chocolately mistake I never had to apologize for!
Love the cards and farro is my new favorite this summer.
Recently my friends shared an article about Julia Child, and it wasn’t until then, that I knew my friends adored her as much as I did.
Her sense of humor is really the best, and I would love to share these notecards with my girlfriends!
salad looks fabulous, as do the cards — which of course I would love!
Would you consider getting the cards “set up” as kitchen notepads? I’d order a set of each!
Those cards are adorable! They would look really cute framed & hung in the kitchen.
Salad looks wonderful and I love the Julia cards. My mother just passed away. She used to watch Julia when I was a child. I always made fun of the way Julia talked and was afraid of some of the things she was making.
Those cards are cute, I love Julia!!
Alexandra, I love your note cards! They’re fantastic! What do you think of an 8 x 10 print option? I think these would look darling, framed in my kitchen 🙂 We are approaching a heat wave here in Oregon this weekend… I think I need this farro salad on hand!
How did you know that I needed some inspiration on what to do with my abundance of corn?! And I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the cards. I am a new follower of the blog, but have referenced your Beet, Goat Cheese and Walnut Tart, at least once a month. It is a family FAVORITE!
Cheers! Kristina
What a brilliant idea! Julia Child is one of my cooking idols. I especially love her quotation: “The three secret ingredients to French cooking are: butter….butter….and butter.” What a character!
Absolutely adorable!
The cards are fantastic! Love Julia Child. I always enjoyed watching her cooking shows. Going to try this salad- it looks yummy!
Those cards are awesome! And I will absolutely have to make that salad. It looks ah-mazing!
Love those cards! I remember growing up and watching her PBS. That salad looks incredible for the summer!
Mmmmm, your salad looks delish and the notecards are cheeky! Would love to have a set of those notecards.
Salad looks delicious aND easy…right up my alley!! I am a total fan of Julia. I love her primordial soup show/recipe. I w3ould be honred to win a set of these notecards 🙂
Love Julia, love those cards…could I win a set?
The cards are adorable.
…and since you are looking for a home for them, I would love a box. 🙂
The salad looks amazing. I can’t wait to try the recipe!
Super cute cards! I would frame them and hang in my kitchen as I am in desperate need of some wall decor!
I look forward to my e-mail each day because of you and now a chance to win some neat Julia cards! Life is good!
I really love your recipes and I made this amazing salad for dinner last night. Yummy! I agree with Emily, I would also frame these cards and hang in my kitchen. What a wonderful idea. Great gift idea too for my family and friends.
Love the cards, they are perfect! Just found your website after a search for a peach tart. I made one today for some special guests for dinner tonight – turned out to look just like your picture. Thanks. Oh and I love the organization of your site as well as the beautiful photos!
These cards are amazing, and the quotes made me smile! It’d be so cute to see them as larger posters – they’d be perfect to decorate my dorm room with!
I’ll just have to make do with the adorable notecards for now 🙂
I literally just finished watching the movie, Julie & Julia, turned on my computer to Pinterest, and found your new recipe pinned. When I came to read the recipe on your blog, I saw the notecards too…how lovely they are!!! While watching the movie, I was so intrigued by Julia, and after it ended told myself I had to read more about her, so just loved reading your post! BTW, I just started a blog on July 12th, and my 5th recipe post was adapted from your “A Super Summery Pasta”, you posted two years ago. It is the greatest ever! Thanks for your thoughtful recipes!