Today would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, and Eatocracy is celebrating her legacy. Sink your teeth into some of the top stories about her from around the globe.

• Ever wonder how Julia Child would sound auto-tuned? Now you know. - PBS

• "I don’t think my toes touched the ground for days." Virginia Willis on rooming with - and appreciating - Julia. - Virgina Willis

• Julia Child is alive and well in her recipes. - New York Times

• Julie Powell, whose book, "Julie and Julia," was turned into the movie of the same name, reflects on how Julia taught her to live with unbridled passion. - Los Angeles Times

Editor's Note: The cake pictured above was created by Margaret Braun for Julia's 80th birthday.