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​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend

​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend24 Feb48 min

In today’s episode, we welcome Jacques Pépin, culinary icon, bestselling author, and beloved teacher whose career has shaped generations of cooks around the world. Jacques looks back on his early apprenticeship in France, his move to the United States, and the unexpected turns that defined his career—from La Pavillon to Howard Johnson’s, from television with Julia Child to decades of teaching. He reflects on the importance of technique, the difference between professional and home kitchens, a...