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Jacques Pépin: Teenage Chef, 100 Paris Kitchens, and Cooking for the President (Chapter 1)
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Jacques Pépin: Teenage Chef, 100 Paris Kitchens, and Cooking for the President (Chapter 1)
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Jacques Pépin grew up in Nazi-occupied France, became an apprentice cook at 13, and worked his way through dozens of Paris kitchens. In the first chapter of our special three-part documentary series, we tell the story of how it all began.

Series written and produced by Otis Gray and Grace McNally.

Editing, fact-checking, and mixing by Milk Street Radio team.

Music by APM Music and Edith Piaf.

Photo credit: Jacques Pépin Foundation.