My guest today is an acclaimed world author, chef, culinary educator, television personality and artist. He has written over 30 cookbooks including “Le Technique”, “The Apprentice”, “Heart and Soul in The Kitchen”, and his most recent book: “Jacques Pepin Quick and Simple” comes out October 6th. His television credentials include the PBS series “The Complete Pepin” and “Fast Food My Way”, among others. He co-starred in the PBS series: Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home”, alongside his friend Julia Child. The program was awarded a Daytime Emmy.

In 2016 along with his daughter and son-in-law, he created “The Jacques Pepin Foundation” to support culinary education for adults with barriers to employment.