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What You Will Learn
Join us for a delightful cooking demonstration inspired by the iconic Julia Child—America’s beloved chef who brought French cuisine into our homes with joy, humor, and a fearless spirit. In this immersive class, you’ll watch our chef recreate some of Julia’s most memorable dishes, all while sharing classic techniques, helpful tips, and stories that celebrate her enduring legacy.
Paula J. Johnson is the Smithsonian’s curator of American food history at the National Museum of American History, where she leads collecting, research, and public programming on American food and wine history and material culture as part of the museum’s American Food History Project. A key figure behind the Smithsonian’s landmark Julia Child display, Johnson was among the original curators who collected and helped steward Julia Child’s home kitchen for the museum, and she has shared the kitchen’s design, tools, and stories through museum interpretation and her new book Julia Child’s Kitchen.
Menu
APPETIZER
Beef Bourguignon
MAIN COURSE
Sole Meunière
DESSERT
Gâteau de Crêpes
or
Crêpes Suzette
What To Expect
- Host: Paula J. Johnson
- Instructor: No Thyme To Cook Lead Chef Instructor
- Length: Approximately 2 hours.
- Format: Demonstration: This is NOT a hands-on class. The Chef will showcase how to prepare select dishes while you observe. Volunteers may be invited to assist, and questions are always welcome throughout the class.
- Location: First floor.
- Restrictions: Ages 16 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
All students will receive 10% off any scheduled public class(es) purchased that evening.
Experience Options
- General Admission: Arrive up to one hour before the start of class.
- Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing the ticket purchase.
No Thyme to Cook: Stir Up Your Inner Chef!
Date & Time
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
No Thyme to Cook
14624 Solomons Island Road SouthSolomons, Maryland 20688
