Chez Jacques: Traditions and Rituals of a Cook

Jacques Pépin 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, Pépin 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.