Pepin Biography
One book I really enjoyed is Appetite for Life, a biography of Julia Child. I know it's been said over and over again, but she really takes an appealing approach to food: She's curious, passionate and rarely intimidated, or intimidating. Reading about her life was fun - she came to cooking relatively late, if I remember correctly.
I've now stumbled upon another chef biography, that of Julia's colleague, Jacques Pepin: The Apprentice. His story is a bit more daunting for the novice cook, because he's been working in kitchens since before he was 13 years old. I haven't gotten very far in it yet, but I'm hooked. It's easy and enjoyable to read so far.
He was a child in France during WWII, but he touches on the hardships with a very light hand, instead seeing how his summers spent as a city kid hosted by farmers gave him an early understanding of the superiority of fresh, simple food. He comes from a restaurant family and had an opportunity to apprentice at a hotel restaurant, but so far he's still a playful child.
Hi!
I am doing a project on chef Jacque Pepin. I have been watching his show for a long time. I am still young but very interested in cooking. I think that he is a great chef. I would like to know if you know any general facts about him. Where he was born? WHen? What made him become famous? What he orignally wanted to be other than a cook? If there any other interesting things aobut him that you be great to know. I choose Mr. Pepin because he is a famous French chef that I decided to do a project on. If you know a web page/ site that I can go to have a direct e-mail to e-mail with him. Thanks so much!
Thanks for being such a friend to Julia Child. I will miss you and Julia together. I
hope they will tape your shows together over
and over. God Bless you. I love you and Julia.