A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From legendary chef Jacques Pepin a book celebrating his lifelong
love of chickens?featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings a treasure trove of poignant and
often humorous stories and sprinkled with recipes throughout. 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.
