As goddess of the hearth, Hestia ruled over domestic activities. She was stately but not formidable, attractive but not beautiful, and few public temples or monuments were created in her honor. Yet a special shrine to her was set up in nearly every household where women worshipped her and relied on her for guidance and support as they performed their daily household tasks.
As the "French Chef" who introduced thousands to the culinary customs of France, Julia changed the way Americans cook and eat. Large and voluble, she whipped up sauces and baked tartes demonstrating her methods on wildly popular television shows which were religiously watched in thousands of households. Cooks relied on her for guidance and support as they explored dishes and mastered new techniques. |
