Perhaps a true testament to the way Pepin is regarded in the culinary world was the way that Anthony Bourdain seemed both uber-respectful and a bit intimidated by Pepin. If there was a guy who's ring Bourdain would kiss, it's certainly Pepin's. As well, Pepin's confidence in his [culinary] world is a good lesson re how to bring confidence with healthy ego into one's life.

This gentleman is the Rock of Gibraltar of the cooking world- huge talent, no pretentiousness, and a big heart.

Chef Pepin is simply the best. I love how he brings the old school techniques and recipes to the forefront so that they can continue to live on and not fade away. He's such a joy to watch and learn from.

There's something about Jacques offering that Voltaire quote at the end which gives it more wit, relevance and gravitas. He (JP) shows that creating excellent food is possible for us non-chefs. Thanks to KQED for continuing to present his mastery.

I do agree! There are few people on KZread I'll watch for a half hour, but when Jacques finishes a show like this, I'm wishing it was twice as long. And I've cooked some amazing meals based on these recipes. I learn something every time I watch him.

Chef Pépin is a world class chef, culinary influencer, and dedicated teacher. I've tried many of his "recettes élégantes," but I've always preferred his simple provincial bistro recipes, French comfort food, that bistro food he recreates from cherished childhood memories of his Mother's restaurant. He does it with such humble love for his family. Chef Pépin is the real deal.

Jacques making cereal, "Maybe a dash of olive oil and here we are." I love him.

@desertodavid

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂👍

@errolmitchell5961

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂❤️😍😍

@LinkRocks

Жыл бұрын

He loves his garlic and olive oil, and like most French chefs butter.

News flash - people knew how to cook in 1980! Pepin is a treasure, and he came up the hard way - read his autobiography. A wonderful cook and a talented amateur artist (see his menus at the Smithsonian). He embodies centuries of Mediterranean culture in an unpretentious and understated charming way.

@maryprivate1480

3 жыл бұрын

The BEST CHEF I wish I could be his sous chef! What an honor it would BE! OH MY!!!

@GrapefruitSoundLab

3 ай бұрын

Pépin’s ancestors knew how to cook in 1680…

i love that there are comments from 10 years ago and 5 days ago all saying the same thing that they all love the recipes and cant believe how well trained his knife skills are.

@kennethprice4693

2 жыл бұрын

U

@luciaperdue5687

2 жыл бұрын

S200+ Jacques Pepin since he was five, he was helping in the family restaurant his mother taught him, apprenticeship aged thirteen, over 70 year's of cooking. 3 /2/2022

His presence on screen is so memorable, all the dishes are classics, what's not to love?

And at the very end he pairs a wine with the meal he prepared. A real class act.

To say the least...This Man Is one of the GREATEST CHIEF's in the world. He started with his mother at a very young age and went from there. A person can see how much LOVE he has for food and making people fell good with food. There is nothing better than that.... FOOD...LOVE....MUSIC..ART(which is all Four).

been watching Chef Pepin for years....a national treasure

I'd wish PBS would replay Jacques Pepin' s series "Everyday Cooking with Jacques Pepin" i believe it aired in the '80's. I was addicted to his program. He's has the world's best knife skills ever!

@JamesonWilde

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old comment but the KQED KZread channel recently started uploading his "Today's Gourmet" series.

Only Chef Pepin could turn ketchup, mayo, Tabasco, and hard boiled eggs into a gourmet dish.

@253tubbs

3 жыл бұрын

LOL...That's for sure! I was thinking that very same thing AlphaK...

@richardperea9668

Жыл бұрын

I suspect if I tried that, I'd have only a mixture of ketchup, mayo, Tabasco and egg.

@m.theresa1385

Жыл бұрын

I love his recipe for hard boiled eggs Jeanette, named for his late wife. When I’m stuck for a light meal idea, out come the eggs Jeanette.

An amazing tip about freezing bits/ends/peels/juice from vegis in a milk container and using for stock!

Love how he uses his bare hands touching a piping hot baking dish with his clams. Professional chef. Master chef.

JP is the OG of Chefs and the best, IMO.

This Crusted Cod was simple, easy, elegant and delicious. Just like anything else I have cooked of his in more than a quarter century. My crust was more red than black and it was STILL great.

Man I wish i knew him personally, what a nice genuine character, and what a cook! Wow. Merci Jacques

@worldcitizeng6507

3 жыл бұрын

Big difference between chef and a cook

@cenoviopereira8603

3 жыл бұрын

Typical Sovereign Citizen response, impolite and condescending.

@joannaedwards6325

3 жыл бұрын

@@cenoviopereira8603 But THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between those two terms!!!!

Jacques you are the best in the world! I loved when you did shows with Julia, but mainly when you questioned (very respectfully) her decisions. Your attempt to teach us newbies is the best around. Thank you, Sir!

@osamaayyad380

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

"I put a piece of aluminum foil, as you see on the board, and that make my wife really happy." Don't why but I find that line really funny, lol.

Jacques Pepin the the embodiment of the phrase "joie de vivre."

This is the way cooking is done. He is just an expert in every way and loves the food he is cooking. Some of those Food Network chefs could take a page out of his book.....

@lgoler

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, they did! Tom Collichio always says he didn’t train at a school and that Jacques’ technique book is where he learned to cook.

Living legend. We thank you for the gift of instruction:

I learned about the stem from an asian chef and I agree with Pepin, that is the best part and most people in my country throw that away like it's bad. I always look for the fattest longest broccolis now to get most stem.

@paulwagner688

3 жыл бұрын

I've always loved the stems the best. Since I was a little kid.

@LinkRocks

Жыл бұрын

@@MikehMike01 So? It tastes great.

Just canceled my Food Network subscription! Don't need it! Chef Pepin puts those amateurs to shame.

@johnsheehan977

4 жыл бұрын

Food network sucks!!It has for years.Nothing like it used to be.They play fucking triple Ds all fucking day long!What happened???😡

@johnsheehan977

4 жыл бұрын

They used to have real chefs on food network.Now its fucking Worse cooks in America.

@MrDinoboy1

4 жыл бұрын

These three comment's are the smartest ive ever seen on youtube! This Master Chef was my idol and the reason I went to cooking school. Food networks Chef's now are COOK'S...Not Chefs! WTF happened to Food Network. Thank you KQED for the giving us the REAL DEAL!

@pillowverse7664

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsheehan977 money

@48956l

4 жыл бұрын

Food network was never explicitly about cooking. It’s about food.

I have watched this at least 5 times. A master at work. Teaching as he goes. So many tips and techniques in such a short time.

Love you Chef Pepin. Grew up watching you with my mom and still love watching you 40 years later with my granddaughter. I would give anyone $1,000 if they could teach me to chop like you - especially the garlic. I’ve been trying for 25+ years and can’t do it.

Ever notice ? When you see a master at work it always looks easy???

@timtommerson4154

3 жыл бұрын

Truth can do without effort

Jacques Pépin is to cooking, what Beethoven was to composing...A true culinary master!

Thanks, Chef. You’re the best. Best wishes to you and your family.

I could listen to Jacques all day long!

Once he starts cutting into onion, and garlic, reminds me I'm still in culinary Kindergarten! Awesome

What a fabulous cook and what a great teacher. Watch his hands, the way he handles food. You can tell he loves what he’s doing.

@1oboeajusco586

3 жыл бұрын

Mpower love watching those hands!

Hands down the best chef. Love his accent. Thanks Mr. Pepin.

I have only recently discovered Jacques. He’s totally believable and uses minimal ingredients that we are like;y to have at home.

I also want to give a shout out to the camera crew and the director.

@gigihendrix2344

4 жыл бұрын

Pro's

@JamesMinerTattoo

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. They never miss and everything is so smooth

@joannaedwards6325

3 жыл бұрын

But their (KQED) subsequent series COOKING AT HOME seemed sloppily produced. The director rushed poor Chef so much and the editing was LESS THAN PERFECT. Perhaps a different crew???

Perfect claw while cutting...that is what you get after 70 years of cooking.... bravo!

You are my favorite cooking instructor. I will be getting your book soon. Thank you so much for your instruction, showing me that the kind of cooking I want to do does not have to be unattainable or difficult. Best to you and your family Mr. Pepin. I also admire how you mention and care for your wife. Hello from Nashville Tennessee.

I love how he chops garlic... Thanks God I've found Chef JP..

I've got a man crush on this dude! Jacques, please cook and live forever!

Jacques must be my alter ego…. Broccoli stems are the best part and I also save celery carrots parsley in the freezer for stock making… the water trick is great one, using moisture to sweat the vegetables. I learned that in cookery school…

Jacques's biography, Apprentice is a wonderful look into the mind of a lifelong lover of excellent food.

I love how you can hear him salivate as a dish starts coming together. hahaha

@izaccsgansit3507

3 жыл бұрын

The sign of a good dish. If the chef is beginning to water at the mouth - you KNOW it's going to be good!

Amazing how you don’t know him but you know how kind and geniune he can be

@joannaedwards6325

3 жыл бұрын

Because those qualities ARE JUST SO OBVIOUS if you watch many JACQUES PEPIN presentations. He NEVER changes. ALWAYS gentle and kind and sincere and unpretentious. What's your problem?

I love learning from this man !! What a treasure and wonderful human being.

Very approachable recipe and warm ways of presentation Mr. Pépin.

Jacques taught me how to make the perfect fried eggs. I was making them wrong for 30 years! Check out his fried egg video. You will be amazed at how great they turn out.

I like the stem of the broccoli best too. Yum!

I could watch this man chop garlic all day long

I have this guy's book, Every time I read it, I read it in his voice and fall asleep.

@keltonkinney4423

4 жыл бұрын

You have his book? He authored 30 or so books on food and cooking

It's great that you can always hear him salivating while he cooks. Lol!I've been watching him since I was 5 years old.Thats more than 40 years!😎☺

I am currently in training for certification, and I have your Techniques Cookbook, the updated version, which I know is many years old, but that doesn’t matter at all - the basics and fundamentals stay the same. It is helping supplement my learning, and I’m slowly working my way through any teaching videos I can find from you, which is quite a lot. This is the content I’m looking for, but not finding on Food Network (except for Cheft Michael Symon). They feature lots of fantastic chefs, but all the competition shows are a waste and teach us nothing - you are all about the simple basic techniques that apply across the board no matter what you’re cooking. Thank you for still sharing with us today during these trying times.

He has always been my favorite to watch learning how to cook and expanding my tastes for different types of dishes.

Just made the eggs with the pink slightly spicy pink sauce, anchovies, capers and used thin raw shallot rings on top and they are out of this world! Happy cooking!

Love you Chef Pepin. Could watch you all day.❤

I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH JACQUES PEPIN FOR YEARS, WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE IS LOVE TO WATCH HIM EVERY TIME, NOW JUST SUBSCRIBED TO HIS CHANEL WILL FOLLOW FROM NOW ON!!!

I am hooked on his shows. And my cooking has improved a lot!

French people are awesome...and he is no exception

Jacques is like the Bob Ross of cooking.

@dennismichael1434

5 жыл бұрын

Jacques' chopping garlic is like Bob's knife on the palette.

@bigal7322

4 жыл бұрын

@@dennismichael1434 More like Bob beating the devil out his brush.

@joannaedwards6325

4 жыл бұрын

Manuel Perez Mora So you've said before. Good simile but we've heard you say that many times

@kellmerWF52

4 жыл бұрын

@@joannaedwards6325 busted, same bs every video ,and Bob Ross was a hack

@1Motoko

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross is a good artist, Jacques is a divine chef. No comparison.

Jacques my FAVORITE!!!!!!!

I've watched Jacques since the 90s and I still learn new things. What an amazing man.

He's the King.

"... and you don't tell anyone that you made it that fast." 21:51 Lolz, he smoothly slipped that little bit of humor in. Love this guy~

freaking hell that garlic chop

@JOnTHeMOnSoon

9 жыл бұрын

I know right? So smooth! Lol

@austinniederjohn9813

6 жыл бұрын

he chopped that garlic like a type writer in my opinion

@hugh-johnfleming289

6 жыл бұрын

Technique

@bilbil7331

5 жыл бұрын

it drives me nuts when he uses a knife, i would probably hack my fingers off.

@ss11111ss

3 жыл бұрын

after 6 years how is ur technique

Every thing about this episode fascinates me. Love you, JP!

what every chef should be

I grew up off of Greenhill Road in Madison. I knew all the kids that used to live in the house you now live in. I would love to communicate with yo u as I am a big fan of yours.

Great great great quote by Voltair, merci Monsieur Pepin.

I love that Jacques Pépin drops a philosophy bomb gratuitously by quoting Voltaire!

I really don't care for clams but his Clams Madison look like they would be tasty. Of course Chef could make a piece of cardboard tasty. I'd eat ANYTHING he cooked. I trust him.

You make my days serene!

Best cook ever🥰

...a naughty butter! Jacques, we love you.

This is my favorite chef

Chef reminds me how to cook from time to time. God Bless.

Jacques is the man!

for everyone talking about how good the recipes are... i lived in europe for several years, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Italy. Never visited France till my last year in Europe(hail mary relationship), best seafood Netherlands, best street food goes to Germany based off of Turkish cuisine but regarding general meals at local restaurants france had the best food in general. Bread is pretty much always free and nearly unlimited, or theres a minor surcharge if you say yes to "bread?" a euro or two usually. Your local corner cafe would serve up these 8-15 euro dishes that felt like 4.5-5 star restaurant meals. The best part though, is unlike most countries, who want you to eat, pay, leave. In France, they are almost surprised if you're in and out in less than 30 minutes. they want you to relax savor the meal and enjoy the services, even if you only come in for a lunch and a few glasses of water. its an "we're so happy you decided to spend your lunch break with us" kind of a feeling. I regret not taking advantage of it while i was in Belgium.

This guy is the best. My next door neighbor is a chef for 40+ years. When I told him I thought he was the best chef, he said no, but he is the best teacher of all the chefs.I agree.

@Snapepet

6 жыл бұрын

Who does your neighbor think is the best TV chef?

@spaceacelibra1234

5 жыл бұрын

how to prepare christmas food by jaque pepin b

@spaceacelibra1234

5 жыл бұрын

easy and tasty pasta cooking by japue pupin) instagram.com/p/BdHC2kCg-us/

@spaceacelibra1234

5 жыл бұрын

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ASMR for chefs. Addictive to watch.

His knife skills are so smooth and fast..thats why he can do this in 30 min...

Much luv for this grand chef

Omg ! "Sauvignon from Australia". Didn't know it was even possible lol ;) Sorry but I'm french and sauvignon comes from Bordeaux so I couldn't figure out there could be australian sauvignon :) Otherwise I didn't know about Jacques Pépin even though his voice sounds familiar to me. Interesting stuff, very creative and you can feel the need to share which is the most important in cooking. On top of that, he looks really cool

Love your cooking

This is so cool in so many ways.thank you!!

Merci Jacques

I always loved watching all his shows.can do upscale classy and everyday cooking.a truly great master.its been my honor seeing such a great man teach.

IN MY VIEW I loved it when he said “”Oh I forgot the mushrooms.” Comments like this reminds me that Jacques Pepin is as normal as the rest of us.

Outstanding!!!

Bravo . I will make my broccoli your way NOW. I LOVE your COOKING. YOU ALWAYS teach me something NEW EXCITING and delicious

He in-breath (lisp) in such a charming and epicurean way!

Je t'aime, Jacque Pepin!

I love this guy!

A genius! He never complicates things.

@bblaylk

4 жыл бұрын

That's it right there! He has said it himself: The more he takes out, the better the dish is. There's much to be said for leaving things alone, and this from a MUCH better cook than I'll ever be!

His taste are super. Thank.

I've made some research since I posted this. I'll try it out occasionally

Jacques is the best. Taught me to cook.

Cod- yum. I cook my in butter, 3 minutes each side. Best meal ever!

Think of all the young chefs who he taught at the french culinary Institute in NYC over the years they were taught by the best and hopefully treasured thier time in school there learning from this man