I’ve recently stumbled upon Jacques Pepin’s YouTube channel and his “cooking at home” videos are so relaxing!
Each one is 2-8 minutes long, he chats away telling stories about his family, or his decades long career while he prepares a simple, delicious dish. I feel like I’m sitting at the counter with a friendly grandpa, him watching him work.
Every time he cracks an egg he talks about how when he was young he made sure to scrape all the white out of the egg with his fingers, not wasting a bit.
Sometimes he will say “this is how my mother made this dish”.
Watch him make 5 easy egg dishes here:
On his website he has a series of “budget” recipes including this chicken thigh and spinach recipe.
His French accent is music to my ears, and love how he’s not bothered by anything. Added too much cream, oh well, keep moving. You don’t like cumin, just use another spice, no big deal.
Have you tried any of Jacque’s recipes?
~Anne
Anne McCranie is a Vancouver, Washington based personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. She offers nutrition tips to help her clients look and feel their best. Please see your medical professional for specific dietary advice.