Meet Jacques Pépin's Mom and Alice Waters | Today's Gourmet - Full Episode | KQED

[@debbiezullo7056]

I’ve probably seen 100 videos of Jacques Pepins’, this is one of my all-time favorites. His memories of his childhood filled with love. 💋♥️

[@timothyogden9761]

I agree Debbie, an expert chef and kind man. Watched Jacques many years and learned much.

[@billb5690]

Pepin is pure class

[@JaneDoe-qm2gt]

I also love this video he looks just like his mom beautiful twins

[@VideoStyler09]

My life has been very hard lately, watching JP calms me down every time. His voice, his character ... just a wonderful human. Hope youre all doing well guys. Happy cooking.

[@laurensmostert7857]

All the best!

[@xcalabur18]

Same. I feel JP has inspired a new generation. He is an absolute treasure. Wishing you well.

[@cinchdanksoul]

He was always been a master, known in all kitchens if your a chef, sous chef, prep cook, or dishwasher. Why? No BS. He cooks without pretention. Efficient and Delicious.

[@ftbailey773]

Quit complaining!

[@VideoStyler09]

@@ftbailey773 You are a heartless, poor human. I feel sorry for you

[@youtuberlight6976]

Not only is he an awesome cook, he's a good teacher. Love the way he cleans up after every step.

[@randylahey1232]

Imagine how proud this man's mother is of her son.....take a second to think....

[@yonatanlaufer1546]

I’m born in 93 but somehow watching him and the old school intro makes me so nostalgic 🥲

[@daphnepearce9411]

I'm so glad we finally got to meet chefs mom. He always talks so fondly of her. I love when he mentions her while cooking.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Read his autobiography if you have a chance. She was a huge influence on him as a chef and human being.

[@daphnepearce9411]

@@rodneyalaking8241 I have! "The Apprentice" I loved it! A wonderful book that everyone could read, no just those interested in culinary life.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

@@daphnepearce9411 Yes! Lots of life lessons in there. His childhood! I couldn’t imagine, but it certainly prepared him for just about anything.

[@smspain09]

I love the times when he makes a recipe of his mother's or one of his aunts and then tastes it, saying "I think my mom would be proud" - it always comes through as so authentic and happy.

[@daphnepearce9411]

@@smspain09 Yes indeed! I've love making my granny's "potato cake." She was a great cook. Very moist and spicy(not hot). It's like I'm tasting family history.....my mom on the other hand wasn't that great of a cook. I guess it skips a generation! Lol!

[@ShinyCake]

What an absolute delight that you're making these episodes available. Jacques Pepin is amazing.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Jacques’ mother, Mamman, was a super hard worker. She raised three boys during WW2 in France and was a successful restaurateur and smart business woman! Her work ethic was definitely an influence on Jacques! I was hoping to see more of her in this video.

[@MavoMovies52]

I am so thrilled that KQED is posting these Today's Gourmet episodes on KZbin for all to enjoy the incredible talents of 'the chefs ... chef!' Jacques Pepin! I learned to cook some great dishes from these shows in 1991 and Jacques' Today's Gourmet cookbook! In 1999 I stood in line for 2 hours at Macy's Union Square store to meet two of my all-time favorite chefs, culinary teachers and buy their new book ... Jacques Pepin and Julia Child. I took my camera hoping to get a photo, but Macy's said autographs only. When I got to meet Jacques, as he was autographing my book, I told him that his cookbooks were the dirtiest ones in my collection because I used them so much! His answer rings in my ears to this day - 23 years later, "That is the best compliment a chef could ever hear! Thank you." To which I replied, "NO THANK YOU, JACQUES!" Thanks to both Julia and Jacques! Chris "Mavo" Mavraedis

[@mailtorajrao]

*A vintage classic Pépin!*

[@conscience-commenter]

Today's Gourmet aired (1991-1993) for those wondering the date on this . How times have changed .

[@mellowfellow4755]

I watched it on BBC in England, just as I was doing my horticultural apprenticeship, there was literally a pesticide for everything and machine for everything else

[@nlbhaduri]

My mother was organic when organic wasn’t cool. She made the most flavourful food and had the loveliest veggie garden. Our desserts were very simple but unforgettable. I had no idea how lucky I was as a child.

[@sergiojuan217]

Jacque is so iconic. Not even in a kitchen or near one and I’m watching this, excited to cook.

[@schizotypeseraph]

Any of Jacques' show is always pleasant and gives me warm feelings. He always leaves me smiling when I watch him.

[@debgersh5555]

I watched this show in real time way back in the late 80's on KQED...learned how to wash a leek and so much more! Thanks to KZbin, so many episodes and series are available for generations to come🎈

[@Motoko1134]

@@redgrapeskins eh late 80s early 90s who can tell the difference in 2021 xD close 'nuff

[@dlinsky2494]

Loved those days, in SF, watching Jacques, and his daughter with him. Great memories! Very "Happy Cooking"

[@JohnAckerman31]

I never saw or heard of this show. Jacques is a true master of cooking. I just love watching him cook. I used to watch him and Julia Child every weekend on PBS.

[@-gina1114]

I am loving these blast-from-the-past Jacques Pepin cooking videos!!!

[@I.amthatrealJuan]

This is a treasure. Thank you KQED for uploading it for us international viewers.

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@victorromeromartinez8565]

WOOOOOWWW!!!! Nostalgia just hit me hard!! That catchy jazz tune opening brings me back to my old elementary school years...after the Saturday morning cartoons, I would tune in to the Pepin-Yan hour on KQED, because...because YAN CAN COOK, BABY!!! And then sometimes would watch Cooking at the Academy, another fave. My mom enjoyed watching and writing down the recipes and would cook the meals during weeknights. Welcome back to 1991-92! 🥰

[@kqed]

All the hits! 🙌

[@AdamBechtol]

:)

[@lisabishop6266]

Don't forget Justin Wilson, Graham Kerr and even the guy who fell from grace, the frugal gourmet I think he was. My mom was so jealous of his peppermint and we never found 1 like it.

[@mariescammel5733]

Perfect meal. I not only enjoy the food but watching how Jacques prepares it. Enjoy seeing mom. I like how he always mentions her.

[@sonicgrub]

I used to watch him on Saturdays airing after Jeff Smith's Frugal Gourmet shows. Became a chef because of it.

[@johndoe9450]

Dat intro. The impossible picture perfect Instagram life before Instagram was even invented. What a boss!

[@MrPickles1987]

One of the best Jacques videos I've seen!

[@fauxtaux]

What a wonderful episode. A man ahead of his time :)

[@debbiezullo7056]

Jacques Pépin is and always and forever be a legend. ♥️

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Yes! Alice Waters, too. Super influential at a time when woman chefs weren’t treated very well.

[@xjAlbert]

What a treat to have this beautiful first episode of Today's Gourmet, with Jacques' mother and his dear colleague, Alice Waters. Thank you, KQED, for producing this timeless series 30 years ago, and for uploading them to KZbin today, 9/15/2021 ʕ•́؈•̀ʔ

[@bartonpercival2147]

I remember watching Jacques on KQED in San Francisco. Met him at a book signing in SF, and he was the same in person as he appears on tv, very warm & gracious

[@fazjewls14]

One of my favorite chefs. Thank you Jacque for everything and God bless

[@SuperRenfrew]

I am so in love with this man.

[@paulwagner688]

This series is one I have never seen. I watched FFMW all the time, then Jacques and Julia, and another show with Jacques, but this series I have never seen. Thanks so much for airing these here.

[@kqed]

And thank you for watching!

[@highsnburgers4862]

One of the best reasons to ever watch TV

[@praxilla9991]

I am loving these old videos! Jacque's mom...the resemblance is definitely there! Thank you for posting these.

[@stelios83]

Jacque is the Michelangelo if cooking. So perfect so natural

[@rickloginname]

Setting aside the amazing skill - the sheer energy/hustle is something to observe.

[@annetteathanasatos1229]

Jacques, what a charming man. I love soup, you showed how easy it is to prepare it. My mother always made home made soups, Greek chicken lemon soup. Lentil, vegetable, pea soup, fish soup my favorite. Thank you so much for teaching us your receipes. All the very best to you.

[@licoricecat2279]

So happy to see full episodes. Thanks!! (And I love the amount of garlic in the soup.)

[@kqed]

He was not shy with that garlic.

[@sheltiepeas]

If only I could spend my entire life watching Jacques Pepin videos. He is a balm to the world. Thank you so much for this special episode!

[@joelhenderson4450]

My wife: Men can’t multi-task! Jacques: Hold my Merlot…

[@debgersh5555]

👌😂😂

[@adammorris8777]

Very well done sir

[@carolelizabethowens2661]

Yes!... Jacques is totally rocking and rolling here -- simply excellent.

[@BobbyBiggzz]

So glad to see these full episodes!

[@mammam4827]

Gud to see the iconic mom of the master chef nd ur love for organic food. Ur menu is jst mind blowing.My enduring love for French nd french cuisine nd french things are all there in ur vedios.u are simply the best.

[@jacobhearns9724]

Jacques and Julia, National treasures.

[@davidmatke248]

Jacques is the greatest chef!

[@marysmith8638]

There are no chefs on the food network that come close to Jacques, he is the master chef of all time. He looks so handsome in the pink shirt!

[@rodneyalaking8241]

He turned down Jackie and President Kennedy’s offer to be the executive chef at the White House. He had been there, done that in France for Charles Degaulle. Worked at the Howard Johnson corporation instead, pioneering the commissary food preparation concept.

[@lesterscrugs2272]

I grew up seeing many of his series on KETC channel 9 in my home city. I have never seen anything from Today's Gourmet though until you started uploading the clips. Wonderful show thank you so much.

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching! We'll be rolling out a classic episode every Wednesday for as long as they're available.

[@claravela3330]

Me too.

[@sportsfan3168]

This is one of the most wholesome family oriented great quality channels on KZbin I’m proud to be a subscriber

[@justincase4812]

Masterful chef and legendary teacher.

[@jpallen719]

What a beautiful memory video of classic Jacques and two special guests:) he comes from a generation that is sadly disappearing today, ‘the way it was’ as he says….

[@peppermann]

I’m a teacher. We need more JP’s in our schools !

[@hhhs001]

That intro was so... familiar and comforting in a goofy 80's way. Found myself with a goofy smile half way through.

[@michelleharkness7549]

This show is amazingly incredible! Lots of beautiful things to admire... Lovely. Thank you, Master Chef Pepin. Again, thank you.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Delicious 😋

[@michelleharkness7549]

:-)

[@pauldow1648]

Makes me smile and laugh.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Merveilleux!

[@susanberg2774]

He is a master in the kitchen! He is amazing to watch him work his magic!

[@chrisandersen5635]

I am looking forward to seeing the complete episodes. Thank you. Enjoyable and educational and calming.

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching, Chris!

[@cachi-7878]

Crazy to think back when the Organic movement started in the US thanks to Alice Waters, it was really the exception unless like Jacques, you could eat out of your own garden. I’ve always bought organic when available but I still wonder today, how truly “organic” food is. A lot of times you find fruit and vegetables that look perfect and are huge as compared to conventional grown foods. Everything is a business nowadays and growers rush to produce what customers want but is our food really organically grown? I had the good fortune to have eaten twice at Alice’s restaurants and will always remember those occasions fondly. Thank you Alice and Jacques!

[@messey12]

This intro has more than I could have ever asked for: 1. Jacques riding a bike out of a barn with a dog 2. Jacques riding said bike to get fresh foods 3. Vaporwave text

[@kahnaemery7767]

I remember a series of him and his daughter picking mushrooms at the start of the cooking show! I was intrigued! I was hooked! Thank you Mr. Pepin and all his supporters!

[@bigpoppa1234]

"Why do we need to take a video of you on the train tracks?" "It's hip-hop, you wouldn't get it."

[@TheForkedtoungue]

This dude is a maestro, small garden, big flavor. I do it, it works.

[@Jeweliedear]

So sweet Jacques Mother. Lovely revisited show ❤ always delightful instruction

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching.

[@JamesonWilde]

How many of these episodes are you guys planning on releasing? These are fantastic resources.

[@jerrywhite9989]

Been watching this man since I was very young always makes me smile his looks so good

[@jamesbernie9465]

Brilliant folding on the almond cake. I finally understand how that should be done.

[@catherineshelef3377]

Oh, la-la, Mr. Jacques! I can watch your shows endlessly! It's always a masterpiece! Mercy bocky!!!😘🌹💋💋💋

[@FawleyJude]

I've watched his "Fast Food My Way" videos, always amazed at how quickly he can work while still talking, but he's even more rapid on this show, almost dizzying.

[@EZ8E]

A master at work.

[@mikemangham9051]

Wonderfully done love them together!!

[@conniehusband1365]

Yay!!!! Love this soo much!!!!

[@TheAbhijit1980]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@MrBendylaw]

As a boxing fan and a cook, Jacques has a very high work rate. Tireless. I'm always impressed with his first-rate knowledge, manual skill, and respect, but my lord, how he accelerates into separate recipes for the same meal.

[@jannmint3709]

My favorite chef - Jacques Pepin always inspire me on cooking and be beatiful person like him. All the best to you Jacques!

[@4312caviar]

Love this, mama's cooking with ❤ by Pepin !

[@MajDogMeat]

The Master. Love watching and learn from the best.

[@claravela3330]

Julia child and him are my favourites chefs.

[@claravela3330]

So delicious and elegant dinner. The way french people eat.

[@painterpainting7056]

A Master of his craft, the only person I enjoy watching and I am a professional cook .

[@paulsolon6229]

Superb dinner, wish I were there

[@driftless1870]

Free range chicken eggs, fresh pulled carrots, wild leeks, homegrown tomatoes, dairy fresh milk (with cream on top), mushrooms gathered from the woods, fresh caught fish, hung pheasants and self processed wild game have no comparisons in a supermarket. Of all the gifts I have given my family, the efforts of this lifestyle and incorporating this diet and a love for the kitchen may be one of the most important.

[@eleanorbertuch135]

A lovely lesson 💐👏

[@deezydeuce]

Railroad tracks are for biking!? Never would've known! Thanks Jacques!

[@JY-zq5jk]

WoW! First time watching this. Fantastic !

[@cheshirecat7132]

I love that I got to see Jacques mother here. I love love love her eggs Jeanette and have also done several riffs off them to serve them at events. Ahhhhh... the miracle of video.

[@kqed]

Thanks for watching!

[@Motoko1134]

this is great thanks for the upload

[@markcummings6856]

Made your Leek Soup today, it was delicious. Thanks Chef.

[@MariaLacsamana-ik3in]

You have an amazing mom & friend both good cooks no wonder you became a chef chapeau merci chef!!!❤❤

[@SFforlife]

Such a great episode. The amount and quality of food prepared was simply amazing! It all looked so delicious and so perfectly presented. I’d love to try this at home. Jacques is a great companion and teacher to have when learning how to cook.

[@markmiller3713]

I liked Alice's comments, and her voice!

[@candidasmith9623]

He seems to cook with ease

[@tntltl]

Thank you for sharing this with us my mom and I used yo watch him all the time on PBS. I also still have the same food processor. I hope tp try all of these recipes. I agree that organic is the best tell that to Monsanto. Today's produce doesn't taste the same as it used to when I was growing up. Jaques Pepin you're the best.

[@eyesandearseditions]

A delightful man who joined our table at the Culinary Institute to wish my husband a happy birthday at coffee time

[@biancahotca3244]

I thought he was going to actually cook with his mother since he introduced her. That would've been wonderful.

[@oohardivy7571]

Wonderful! and under 900Kl , it is difficult to find a Veal joint in the UK but when I do I will try this dish!

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌈

[@bradsense7431]

Have always enjoyed watching this man work. It is mesmerizing and I have learned so much. And he is always just so cool. I think he is what James Bond would have been like if he choose Culinary Arts instead of the Intelligence Agency.

[@LatoLato66]

Peoples always comeback to the classic Basic.

[@daphnepearce9411]

Yes, because it's so wholesome and comforting.

[@sianwarwick633]

Warching this reminds me to cook well and eat well.

[@Rehkew]

Grew up with Jacque and Julia on PBS. Gold standard

[@generic53]

GOAT!

[@pvoshefski]

Love it.

[@noelryan8589]

Fantastic I love

[@Battle_Beard]

6:28 Pro move.

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

very good jacque. Like the way you have modifid yuor meals to be healthier and remining people of ORGANIC

[@fullyvictorious]

So cute

[@cookingwithferdinand6364]

I know a lot of you know Jacques is awesome, and he truly is! But not all of you know how awesome Alice Water is to all the cooking community.

[@bartonpercival2147]

But everyone in the Bay Area knows of her!!!!!!!!! 🌁👍

[@danie_9698]

I love he 😍🇧🇷