I bet you thought I was kidding when I said I was going to buy one of these. Well guess what? I did! Sometimes it seems like Julia Child is the only person who really understands how bad it makes me feel when I burn an entire batch of roasted asparagus into charcoal-like crisps. But I’m not going to cry anymore. Saint Julia can help people! So let’s all light a candle to Julia and open a bottle of wine. Everything is going to be all right. Maybe if I burn my candle long enough I’ll work up the nerve to actually attempt the scary brioche recipe on the back of the candle?
I purchased my prayer candle at Qassa.com after viewing it originally on Etsy. They appear to be sold out of the Julia version now, but they do have plenty of Oprah, Britney Spears, and Judy Garland candles in stock. You might also be able to score a Julia candle from the Whisk store, but I can’t guarantee it. The candles are handmade so maybe if you ask the seller nicely she’ll make you one? In the meantime, if I hear of any additional places where you can buy this kitchen must-have I’ll be sure to let you know.
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Oh my gosh, that’s hilarious!
That’s awesome. I want one!
This would be the perfect thing to use while chopping onions!
Oh my goodness–I need one of these! I wonder if they ship internationally… K x
Love it! Too funny 🙂
Brilliant! Every cook should have one 🙂
Oh my goodness! This is hysterical. Here’s hoping it brings you great baking vibes. How great!
I love it!
A gift for the cook that has everything! LOL
that candle is AWESOME!! let me know if it gives you magical cooking skills when you light it!
Anyone who hasn’t done the potato-leek soup from her book go ahead and treat yourself. It’s simple and absolutely delicious
Oh — yeah. Julia or nothing! I’ll hold out until they restock!
Oh, that’s awesome! I could have used the intervention of St. Julia yesterday when a ganache containing two *pounds* of Callebaut broke and refused to be fixed. I so need this.
No joke… I have a Jesus candle in the kitchen that we’ve named King of Onion Induced Tears (blasphemy?) because I light him when I chop onions…
Wow. Coolest thing ever.
Hey, I love those candles, did you make them yourself or did you buy them? If you made them, I would love to know more.
Hi there,
My boyfriend just loves Julia Child, so I was searching online for something to get him and stumbled upon your post about the Julia Child candle. The candles you mentioned are no longer for sale, so I thought I’d try my hand at making him one (he is the cook, I the crafter). the candle came out beautifully, so I thought I’d share with you what your post started. You can see her here on my Etsy page. I made 8 of them, so if anyone wants one still…well…there they are!
Jane
redrescue on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77136782/julia-child-patron-saint-of-the-curious
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