Cause for celebration Julia Child’s 90th birthday gives Americans a reason (as if we needed one) to salute our best-loved cook

Julia Child on the set of "The French Chef" in 1970 (Tribune File photo, Alone, Chef 90th Birthday Anniversary, Television, Show, Cooking Program)

Julia Child on the set of “The French Chef” in 1970 (Tribune File photo, Alone, Chef 90th Birthday Anniversary, Television, Show, Cooking Program)