Legendary Chef Jacques Pépin — The Pursuit of Mastery, Meeting Julia Child, and More
In this intimate conversation at his home, legendary chef Jacques Pépin discusses his culinary beginnings, his decision to turn down John F. Kennedy's White House in favor of Howard Johnson, and his long friendship with Julia Child. Alongside his daughter Claudine Pépin, he reflects on the philosophy of culinary education, the discipline of universal technique, kitchen waste, and the mission of the Jacques Pépin Foundation to provide life-changing culinary training.
- Jacques Pépin turned down an offer to become the personal chef to President John F. Kennedy after already cooking for three French heads of state, including Charles de Gaulle. Read →
- Jacques Pépin insists on cooking any new recipe exactly as written at least twice before changing a single ingredient. Read →