Forget the fancy cheese boardwe’re going with Julia Child’s favorite easy appetizer!

But for Thanksgiving it seems that Child wasn’t shy about taking a delicious (and simple!)

shortcut for the appetizer course.

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Apparently, she adored Goldfish crackers.

Harvard University shared details about Child’s food philosophy at a 2012 day-long symposium about her life.

Sure, you could spend $50+ to assemble a showycheese boardto snack on before Thanksgiving dinner.

That sounds like a winning starter to us!

Siting Julia.Harvard Radcliffe Institute.

Why Julia Child Loved To Serve Goldfish Crackers With Cocktails.Tasting Table.