"We had different approaches to cooking anything. We always argued and fought, but it was a good argument with a bottle of wine between us."
"I like kosher salt. She didn't like it. I like black pepper and she only liked white pepper, things like that, which are not very important."
"Julia Child was a staunch advocate for rinsing raw chicken in the sink before proceeding with any recipe. Pépin, in line with general food safety guidelines, was not a fan of washing raw poultry prior to using it."
Jacques Pépin, at 90, has had a remarkable culinary career spanning over 70 years, inspiring chefs and home cooks. He collaborated with Julia Child for nearly 50 years, often improvising recipes on their cooking shows. Their friendship included playful arguments over cooking preferences, such as salt and pepper choices. A notable disagreement was over washing raw chicken, with Child advocating for rinsing and Pépin opposing it based on food safety guidelines. Pépin's contributions extend beyond cooking to painting, showcasing his diverse talents.
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