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“When I wrote 'Fast Food My Way' in 2004, I hoped that my friends would prepare my recipes. Now, more people cook from that book than any other I've written in the past 30 years.”

Quote by Jacques Pepin

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Jacques Pepin is an internationally renowned French chef known for his exquisite culinary skills and his contribution to the preservation and innovation of French cuisine. Born on December 18, 1935, he grew up in a culinary family in France and later developed his career in the United States. more

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