As we say in the American Institute of Wine and Food, small helpings, no seconds. A little bit of everything. No snacking. And have a good time.

In this remark, Julia Child frames eating well as a matter of proportion and pleasure rather than deprivation. The “small helpings, no seconds” rule suggests moderation as a practical way to enjoy rich or varied foods without excess, while “a little bit of everything” champions culinary curiosity and balance. “No snacking” implies preserving appetite for meals and treating eating as a deliberate, social ritual. The closing—“And have a good time”—captures Child’s signature ethos: food is cultural and convivial, and good habits should support enjoyment, not replace it with guilt or austerity.