Author: Jacques Pepin

Quotes

Probably a mistake, you know, that people make in America, to think that all great chefs are a male... I'm still the only male in the family who went into that business.

Probably a mistake, you know, that people make in America, to think that all great chefs are a male... I'm still the only male in the family who went into that business.

- Jacques Pepin

All the great chefs I know - Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten - they are technicians first.

All the great chefs I know - Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten - they are technicians first.

- Jacques Pepin

After 45 years of marriage, when I have an argument with my wife, if we don't agree, we do what she wants. But, when we agree, we do what I want!

After 45 years of marriage, when I have an argument with my wife, if we don't agree, we do what she wants. But, when we agree, we do what I want!

- Jacques Pepin

You can't escape the taste of the food you had as a child. In times of stress, what do you dream about? Your mother's clam chowder. It's security, comfort. It brings you home.

You can't escape the taste of the food you had as a child. In times of stress, what do you dream about? Your mother's clam chowder. It's security, comfort. It brings you home.

- Jacques Pepin

Great cooking favors the prepared hands.

Great cooking favors the prepared hands.

- Jacques Pepin

When you are at home, even if the chicken is a little burnt, what's the big deal? Relax.

When you are at home, even if the chicken is a little burnt, what's the big deal? Relax.

- Jacques Pepin

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