In "Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen," author Julie Powell embarks on an ambitious culinary project. Inspired by Julia Child's classic cookbook "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," Powell challenges herself to prepare all 524 recipes over the course of a year. This endeavor becomes a journey of self-discovery, as well as a way to cope with the challenges of adult life and the pressures of a stagnant career....