Documentary Tells Life Story, Accomplishments of Chef Jacques Pépin
Before Jacques Pépin became an acclaimed chef, TV host, author, and cofounder (with Julia Child) of MET’s Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts and MLA in Gastronomy, he put in his time humbly developing the craft that would go on to bring him worldwide renown. The story of his ascent as a food icon is […]
Jacques Pépin Compared Favorably to Statue of Liberty
On the occasion of chef Jacques Pépin’s 80th birthday, recently celebrated by the University as part of MET’s 50th anniversary, the Huffington Post offered a comprehensive retrospective on the career of the man who co-founded the College’s Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy and Certificate in Culinary Arts programs. A forerunner to the modern world […]
Chef Jacques Pépin Delivers “Sharp” Commentary at MET50 Gala
“The greatest knife of all is the sharp one.” So spoke celebrated chef Jacques Pépin at the Metropolitan College’s 50th anniversary gala, celebrating the occasion of the TV host and MET educator’s 80th birthday. Pépin discussed a variety of topics at the four-star food and beverage affair, dishing on his preferences in cutlery and lamenting […]
Globe Recognizes Award-Winning Chef Jacques Pépin Ahead of MET 50 Gala
Three decades ago, acclaimed chef, author, and television personality Jacques Pépin was joined by Julia Child in founding the Boston University Metropolitan College’s master’s program in gastronomy and certificate program in the culinary arts, giving generations’ of prospective hospitality professionals a proven path to career success. The time has come to return the favor. This […]
Smithsonian to Receive Jacques Pépin Menu
Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11) has donated to the Smithsonian a hand-painted menu that accompanied an intimate meal for Julia Child and 15 lucky guests at Child’s house in Cambridge, Mass., in 2001. Chef Pépin, Jean-Claude Szurdak, and 10 students from BU’s Certificate Program in Culinary Arts prepared the meal in the iconic kitchen essential to Child’s […]
Fittingly, Chef Pépin takes inaugural Julia Child Award
As public television co-hosts, cookbook co-authors—and co-founders of MET’s master’s program in gastronomy and certificate program in the culinary arts—the names Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11) and Julia Child (Hon.’76) will be forever linked. How appropriate, then, that Chef Pépin be named the first recipient of the award named for his long-time friend and colleague by the […]
Commencement Speaker Pépin’s “Recipe for Fulfillment”
Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11)—who with Julia Child (Hon.’76) cofounded MET’s MLA in Gastronomy program and Certificate Program in Culinary Arts—inspired graduates at MET’s Commencement. BU Today 05.21.15 Read “Pépin Shares Recipe for Fulfillment” »
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Pépin Shares Recipe for Fulfillment
Jacques Pépin began cooking as a child, helping out at his parents’ restaurant in Bourg-en-Bresse, near Lyon, France. He had a gift, and he braised and sautéed his way to the position of personal chef to three French presidents, among them Charles de Gaulle. But Pépin (Hon.’11) dreamed of success in America, where he arrived […]
Jacques Pépin to Address MET’s 2015 Graduates
During MET’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, Dean ad interim Tanya Zlateva will introduce MET’s 2015 Commencement Speaker, Jacques Pépin. The acclaimed chef, author, and television personality is a legend in the cooking world, and at BU’s Metropolitan College. In collaboration with French cooking guru and television personality Julia Child, Chef Pépin was responsible […]