Description
From legendary chef Jacques Pepin, abook celebrating his lifelong love of chickens, featuring dozens of his celebrated paintingsand more than 50 recipes, along with a treasure trove of poignant and oftenhumorousstories.
Chicken may not be an extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques Ppin, it is the one he turns to most frequentlyto cookandto paint. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jacques reminisces on his life through the lens of the humble bird, from his childhood in rural France, where he chased chickens and watched as hismamanturned them into herpouletla crme, to his demanding apprenticeship and long, illustrious careercooking Chicken Chasseur for Charles de Gaulle and his family, turning down a chance to work as JFKs White House Chef for a job at Howard Johnsons, and appearing on television alongside food-world luminaries like Julia Child. Throughout are Jacques favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner table. Most significantly, the book displays dozens of Jacques stunning paintings of chickens. If it clucks or scratches, its likely that Jacques has painted it. This unique book is the next best thing to a visit to Jacques home, which would include a tour of his art studio, captivating conversation as he cooks, and a toast with a glass of wine over a simple meal of perfect roast chicken.
“You might just learn a few breezy techniques for weeknight French-style dining with this new one from Ppin.” —EpicuriousonQuick & Simple
“It’s very good…I’m now so loyal to him that I’ve been cooking from it every night.” —New York TimesonQuick & Simple
“The recipes stand the test of time; this book will become a classic in your kitchen.” —Food & WineonQuick & Simple
“A well written, funny, sad, informative and always enchanting account of an incredible career…An instant classic.” —Anthony Bourdain onThe Apprentice
“A beguiling memoir.” —The New YorkeronThe Apprentice
The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over 30 cookbooks, includingThe Apprentice,Essential Ppin, andJacques Ppin Quick & Simple, JACQUES PEPIN is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist, and has starred in 12 acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Ppin Foundation in 2016.
Harvest Publications
Pub Date:September 27, 2022
0.8″ H x 9.4″ L x 7.3″ W
256 pages
hardcover
