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Jacques Pépin: art of the chicken, a master chef's paintings, stories, and recipes of the humble bird, Jacques Pépin

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Jacques Pépin: art of the chicken

1320869784

Jacques Pépin

a master chef's paintings, stories, and recipes of the humble bird

Chicken may not be an extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques Pépin, it is the one he turns to most frequently -- 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 his maman turned them into her poulet à la crème, to his demanding apprenticeship and long, illustrious career -- cooking Chicken Chasseur for Charles de Gaulle and his family, turning down a chance to work as JFK's White House Chef for a job at Howard Johnson's, and appearing on television alongside food-world luminaries like Julia Child. Throughout are Jacques' favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner table. Most significantly, the book displays dozens of Jacques' stunning paintings of chickens. "If it clucks or scratches, it's likely that Jacques has painted it." This unique book is the next best thing to a visit to Jacques' 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 life of learning with a friend / by Tom Hopkins -- Introduction -- Cocorico! (cock-a-doodle-doo!) -- Early birds -- Leaving home -- On my own -- The capital of the world -- Cooking for presidents -- New world, new opportunities -- A return to the classics -- Beak-to-Pope's-nose eating -- Cooking with Julia -- Which came first? -- One chicken, every occasion

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Art of the chicken