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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 40 MIN

As he approaches 90, Chef Jacques Pépin is still spreading joy through food

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For decades, legendary author, TV host, instructor and chef Jacques Pépin has spread his love for cooking across the world. He’s cooked for heads of state and on numerous public television shows, appearing alongside Julia Child in Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. He’s also Executive Chairman of The Jacques Pépin Foundation. The foundation supports culinary training for adults who face barriers to employment. They recently awarded a ten thousand dollar grant to New Haven’s Sanctuary Kitchen. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience as part of New Haven’s International Festival of Arts and Ideas. GUEST: Jacques Pépin: author, instructor, chef and Executive Chairman of The Jacques Pépin Foundation. He has hosted or co-hosted numerous TV shows including "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home." For more information about Jacques Pépin's 90/90 birthday celebrations, you can go to CelebrateJacques.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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