Civility in America Series: Jacques Pépin, Author of The Art of Jacques Pépin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in the Kitchen

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Author Events, Special Event

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Adults
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Legendary chef Jacques Pépin returns to the Ferguson Library to discuss his new book The Art of Jacques Pépin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in the Kitchen.

The Art of Jacques Pépin celebrates the master chef and his life of cooking and painting, with 99 of his all-time favorite and most-cooked recipes paired with pieces of his signature artworks spanning the last 60 years. Chapters cover all courses for a satisfying meal at home, including desserts, and his artworks are thoughtfully curated accordingly. 

Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books.

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Jacques Pépin is the winner of 16 James Beard Awards and the author of more than 30 cookbooks, including Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken, Essential Pépin and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple. The Connecticut resident is a chef, author, television personality, educator and artist, and has starred in 12 acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.

Presented in partnership with The Dilenschneider Group and Hearst Connecticut Media Group.