Bon appetit ...

Monday night WPT celebrates the lives and careers of two of the most celebrated and innovative chefs of the 20th century.

At 8, American Masters presents a tribute to Julia Child in "Julia! America's Favorite Chef." The chef became a national star at the age of 50 when her first public television show, "The French Chef," debuted. With her good-humored presence and through numerous TV programs, appearances and award-winning cookbooks, Child convinced Americans that French cooking wasn't beyond reach. Before she passed away in 2004, Child donated her entire kitchen to the Smithsonian Institute, where it is still on display. After her passing, fans, peers and media outlets heralded her career accomplishments. KQED still hosts a large collection of obituaries and remembrances at this site.

At 9, American Masters explores the life of Alice Waters in "Alice Waters and her Delicious Revolution." After starting a restaurant career without any professional cooking experience -- only a passion for good food -- Waters has become one of the foremost advocates for sustainable, properly raised food in America. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, is a sought after destination for its single meal menu featuring the freshest of seasonal cuisine. To expand her passion, Waters also is the founder of the Edible Schoolyard program, which teaches hands-on agriculture and cooking to middle school students. This 2005 article from the Guardian has a fun interview and a broad overview of Waters' career, as well as an examination of her devotion to feeding people well.