Jacques Pépin stands in the walkway to the kitchen that he built behind his Madison home for filming purposes. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends ...

"I am very often considered the quintessential ‘French chef,'" he says with an unmistakable French lilt. "My accent is very Yankee," he jokes.

Jacques Pépin sits on a stool in the kitchen of his Madison home with a pegboard wall of cooper pots as a golden backdrop and his black miniature poodle, Gaston, at the alert by his side. Pépin shows ...

Legendary French chef Jacques Pépin made a special appearance in New Haven last week, sharing stories from his extraordinary career. A culinary icon, Pépin has written over 30 books and is decorated ...

Professional chef Jacques Pépin has cooked in kitchens all over the world. How did he build a home — and a legacy — in Connecticut? WSHU: How did you get into this story? This is a fascinating story.

Professional chef Jacques Pépin has cooked in kitchens all over the world. How did he build a home — and a legacy — in Connecticut? WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss ...