K. GORMAN

“From legendary chef Jacques P?pin, a book celebrating his lifelong love of chickens, featuring dozens of his celebrated paintings and more than fifty recipes, along with a treasure trove of poignant and often humorous storiesChicken may not be an extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques P?pin, it is the one he turns to most frequently--to cook and to paint. In this beautifully illustrated book, P?pin 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 ? la cr?me, 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 P?pin's favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner ”

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