Food is more than sustenance in Lyon, it’s a way of life. This self-proclaimed “World Capital of Gastronomy” offers a spectrum of dining experiences. From Michelin-starred temples like Paul Bocuse’s Maison Mère to the cozy, local “Bouchons Lyonnais” serving up hearty regional fare, there’s something to tempt every palate. Jacques Pépin grew up in Bourg-en-Bresse, …
The Yellow Farmhouse Education Center at Stone Acre Farms
Through the Jacques Pepin Foundation, Jacques is proud to support the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center at Stone Acre Farms. Yellow Farmhouse Education Center Mission [*] “Yellow Farmhouse Education Center uses culinary and farm-based education to connect people to each other and to where their food comes from so that we can cultivate a shared commitment …
Connecticut Magazine: “At 87, Famed CT Chef Jacques Pépin is Garnishing His Culinary Legacy”
CT Magazine: “At 87, Famed CT Chef Jacques Pépin is Garnishing His Culinary Legacy” [*] “When Jacques Pépin is asked how he came up with the concept for his most recent book, Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef’s Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird, he doesn’t answer. Instead, he stands up from …
The Artistry of Jacques Pepin: “The History of His Hand-Painted Menus” Video
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Here is a very special video in which Jacques talks about his hand painted menus: “I’m a professional cook and an amateur painter. You know a chef can taste a special dish even before making it and the painter, I think can visualize shape and color that often …
A Message from Jacques: “On Cooking and Painting”
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Learn About Jacques Pepin’s Fine Art Giclée Prints
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Prints of chef and artist Jacques Pepin’s original artwork are made using the giclée technique. Here’s an overview of how these art prints are made. Unlike home or office printers, a giclée printer requires specially-formulated inks and specialty papers, resulting in the highest possible quality for each print. …
Food and Drink Quotations to View and Share
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Welcome. The Artistry staff has chosen some of their favorite food and drink quotations for display and sharing. Click on any image below and begin scrolling through the quotations. And you can share any one of them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or by personal email through your email …
Art and Inspiration Quotations to View and Share
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Welcome. The Artistry staff has chosen some of their favorite art and inspiration quotations view and share. Click on any image below and begin scrolling through the quotations. And you can share any one of them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or by personal email through your email application. …
The History of the Chicken
“If I didn’t start painting, I would have raised chickens.” Grandma Moses More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin One of Jacques’ favorite subjects (in his artist’s studio and in the kitchen) is the chicken. He even recently published a book entitled “The Art of the Chicken”. Here is some interesting information on how the …
Learn About Jacques Pepin’s Unique Artwork Signatures
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques uses several different signatures on his artwork: LEARN MORE ABOUT JACQUES’ SIGNATURES Jacques signs all of his original artwork with a unique “umbrella” signature. The Chicago Tribune featured an article about Jacques’ artwork and (of course) his culinary expertise and history: “Pepin means umbrella in French you …
Jacques Pepin’s Art of the Chicken Book: NPR, NYT, ArtNet
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques has signed a limited number of his “Art of the Chicken” books which are available for sale here. In his new book, Jacques celebrates his lifelong love of chickens—featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings, a treasure trove of poignant and often humorous stories, and sprinkled with recipes …
Cocorico is “Cock-a-Doodle-Doo” in France
“Many of us who aren’t farmers or gardeners still have some element of farm nostalgia in our family past, real or imagined: a secret longing for some connection to a life where a rooster crows in the yard.” Barbara Kingsolver More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin European Cock-a-Doodle-Doo [*] “Cocorico! Kikeriki! Cock-a-doodle-doo! Europeans are …
Supporting Education and Sustainability
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques supports culinary education & sustainability by donating a portion of sales from the Artistry site to the Jacques Pepin Foundation and Wholesome Wave. “The Jacques Pepin Foundation is committed to transforming lives through culinary education. Our vision: Enriched lives and stronger communities through the power of culinary …
Jacques’ Artwork on Home Walls (w Idea Gallery)
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques’ limited edition prints, original paintings and menu prints make welcome additions to your home kitchen or dining area. (Shown above: individually signed and numbered fine-art quality prints: Epicurean, Little Bird, Serenity Landscape). Explore the “Idea Gallery” below for more examples. Plus share them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or …
Jacques’ Artwork on Restaurant Walls (w Idea Gallery)
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques’ limited edition prints, original paintings and menu prints not only make welcome additions to your home kitchen or dining area, they also add a touch of class to any restaurant, café or bistro wall. The gallery below shows some examples of Jacques’ artwork on different styles of …
The Busy Life of Jacques Pepin Photo Gallery
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Chef and artist Jacques Pepin has a busy life, jumping between his kitchen, artist studio and traveling. The photographs in the gallery below highlight some of his many activities. (Other gallery links below this gallery). OTHER PHOTO GALLERIES: Jacques, the Artist Photo Gallery Summer is for Boules Photo Gallery
Jacques Pepin on PBS’ “American Masters at Home”
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques Pépin is world renowned as the host of his acclaimed and popular cooking programs on public television, and as a prolific author, respected instructor, and gifted artist. Pépin was awarded the highest honor by the French Government and holds the title of Chevalier de L’Ordre National de …
Art History on “The Artistry of Jacques Pepin”
Welcome to Art History on “The Artistry of Jacques Pepin.” We’ve added examples from art history including cooking, wine and spirits, food, chickens and roosters, artists at work, self portraits and more.
Fruits and Vegetables in Art History
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Fruits and vegetables are part of a rich history of still life in art. We explore some of the art and science of that history. Vice: “Old Paintings Reveal How Fruits and Vegetables Have Evolved Over the Centuries” [*] “Art historians have literally spent several hundred years poring …
YWCA Named Jacques Pépin Foundation Grant Awardee
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Evanston, Illinois Round Table Report: “The YWCA Culinary Program is one of 10 recipients nationwide receiving $10,000 to benefit their job-training efforts” About the YWCA [*] “The Jacques Pépin Foundation announced that the YWCA Evanston/North Shore received a Winter 2022 Grant, awarded at the end of December. One …
Homeward Bound: “Culinary Grad Receives Award for Continuing Study”
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Gloria Pepin Memorial Grant of $5,000 was awarded to Sarah Wolf in 2022. From “Homeward Bound” [*] “An April graduate from Fresh Starts Culinary Academy has been honored with the 2022 Gloria Pépin Memorial Grant of $5,000 for continuing culinary studies. Sarah Wolf stood out as an “outstanding …
Jacques Pepin Foundation Programs and Grants
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Strengthening Community-Based Culinary Arts Training Programs Across the Country [*] “The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) advances Jacques’ love of culinary arts and teaching through video and recipe production and curriculum development, expanding education and training for all. We provide grants and other resources to community-based culinary arts training …
“The Adorable Way Jacques Pepin and His Wife Gloria Met”
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques and Gloria Met on the Ski Slopes [*] “According to an interview Gloria gave with PBS American Masters (scroll down for a link to the PBS video clip with Gloria), she “picked him up on the ski slope.” Jacques was a ski instructor at Hunter Mountain in New …
Mashed: “The Untold Truth of Gloria Pepin”
More on The Artistry of Jacques Pepin Jacques’ wife, Gloria Pepin, was “very much a force in her own right.” This “Mashed” article pays tribute to her legacy. The Untold Truth of Gloria Pepin [*] “Jacques Pépin may be a famous French chef, known for his old PBS shows and his groundbreaking cookbook La Technique. …