Jacques Pepin Art Of The ChickenAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Thursday 27 October 2022
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom legendary chef Jacques Pepin, aA book celebrating his lifelong love of chickensâ?"featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings, a treasure trove of poignant and oftenA humorousA stories, and sprinkled with recipes throughout. Chicken may not be an extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques PAcpin, it is the one he turns to most frequentlyâ?"to cook and to 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 hisA mamanA turned them into herA poulet A la crA"me, to his demanding apprenticeship and long, illustrious careerâ?"cooking Chicken Chasseur for Charles de Gaulle and his family, turning down a chance to work as JFKâ?Ts White House Chef for a job at Howard Johnsonâ?Ts, and appearing on television alongside food-world luminaries like Julia Child. Throughout are Jacquesâ?T favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner table. Most significantly, the book displays dozens of Jacquesâ?T stunning paintings of chickens. â?oIf it clucks or scratches, itâ?Ts likely that Jacques has painted it.â?? This unique book is the next best thing to a visit to Jacquesâ?T 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.A A
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