Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend
From The Ultimate Dish by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
February 24, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 145
About this episode
Jacques Pépin reflects on his influential culinary career and the importance of technique in cooking.
In today’s episode, we welcome Jacques Pépin, culinary icon, bestselling author, and beloved teacher whose career has shaped generations of cooks around the world. Jacques looks back on his early apprenticeship in France, his move to the United States, and the unexpected turns that defined his career—from La Pavillon to Howard Johnson’s, from television with Julia Child to decades of teaching. He reflects on the importance of technique, the difference between professional and home kitchens, a...
People in this episode
Host: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Guest: Jacques Pépin
Topics covered
- culinary arts
- cooking techniques
- career reflections
- television cooking
- culinary education
Keywords
- Jacques Pépin
- cooking techniques
- culinary education
- Julia Child
- career in cooking
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Howard Johnson’s
Books & works: La Pavillon
Places: France, United States
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