Chez Jacques: Traditions and Rituals of a Cook
Jacques Pepin has shared his kitchen expertise in a score of cookbooks and numerous television appearances, but in Chez Jacques he reveals himself as never before. This transparently personal book is virtually a culinary autobiography of the septuagenarian chef. In 100 recipes and dozens of...
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Jacques Pepin has shared his kitchen expertise in a score of cookbooks and numerous television appearances, but in Chez Jacques he reveals himself as never before. This transparently personal book is virtually a culinary autobiography of the septuagenarian chef. In 100 recipes and dozens of captivating stories, Pepin retraces his 59-year professional cooking career, his discoveries, his disappointments, and his reflections on friends and fine cuisine. This elegant illustrated cookbook would make a fine gift or an equally welcome self-indulgence.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781584795711 (1584795719)
Publish date: April 1st 2007
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
Part memoir, part cookbook, this lovely journey through Jacques Pepin's favorite recipes and memories is such a relaxing and delicious journey. Onion Soup Gratinee. Cheesecake with Peace and Blueberry Sauce. Chocolate Tartlet with candied grapefruit. Bugnes. (Which remind me a great deal of American...