WJCT Public Media and GBH present a national virtual event honoring chef/culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.
Jacques sits down for a wide-ranging discussion with Francis Lam, host of The Splendid Table, and will share reflections on his career, decades-long connection to public media, the important work he does with his foundation, and his enduring role as a culinary icon. There will also be time during the event where you can ask Jacques your own questions.
Our virtual event occurs a few weeks in advance of Jacques’ s 90th birthday on Dec. 18, 2025. Join us to celebrate all things Jacques!
More about Jacques Pépin:
The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over thirty cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist. He has starred in thirteen acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.
More about event host Francis Lam:
Francis Lam is the host of The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media. Lam is the former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is Vice President and Editor in-Chief at Clarkson Potter, a division within Penguin Random House. For two seasons, Lam was a regular judge on Bravo’s hit show, Top Chef Masters. An award-winning writer, Lam has written for numerous publications, including Gourmet, Bon Appetít, Food & Wine, Men’s Journal, and Financial Times.
More about The Art of Jacques Pépin cookbook:
Book publish date: Sept. 9, 2025
Book description: The Art of Jacques Pépin features text, recipes, and photos of some of his most popular dishes, as well as some of Jacques’s paintings.
In celebration of legendary chef Jacques Pépin’s legacy and two premier passions in life, a stunning, curated collection of his favorite recipes and signature artwork.
Just in time for his 90th birthday, The Art of Jacques Pépin celebrates master chef Jacques Pépin and his life of cooking and painting, with 99 of his all-time favorite and most-cooked recipes paired with pieces of his signature artwork spanning the last 60 years. Chapters cover all courses for a satisfying meal at home, including desserts, and his artwork is thoughtfully curated.
The recipes are authentic Pépin essence—timelessly classic, delicious, and surprisingly achievable, including:
- Bread and Onion Soup
- Radicchio Salad with Garlic Dressing
- Stew of Spring Vegetables
- Baked Salmon with Pesto Butter
- Chicken Legs with Yams
- Pork Roast with Ratatouille
- Chocolate Soufflé
- Oranges in Caramel
A true creative expression of Jacques Pépin, this beautifully illustrated cookbook will inspire you to cook and create as Jacques does. As he always signs off, “happy cooking!”
Ticket price: $120
(includes a Zoom link to join the live 90-minute Zoom Webinar event on Nov. 7 and a hard cover copy of Jacques’s newest book, The Art of Jacques Pépin, mailed to the ticket purchaser’s address).
Important note: Any Art of Jacques Pepin hard cover books ordered after October 1 are not guaranteed delivery before the event on 11/7/25. Books ordered after 10/1/25 will arrive before 12/24/25.
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