Quote by Jacques Pepin

You know, my parents had a restaurant. And I left home, actually, in 1949, when I was 13 years old, to go into apprenticeship. And actually when I left home, home was a restaurant - like I said, my mother was a chef. So I can't remember any time in my life, from age 5, 6, that I wasn't in a kitchen.

You know, my parents had a restaurant. And I left home, actu

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's unique upbringing and early exposure to the culinary world. Growing up with parents who owned a restaurant and a mother who was a chef, the speaker's childhood was centered around the kitchen. From a young age, they were immersed in the world of cooking and food preparation, which became an integral part of their identity. This quote emphasizes the influence and significance of their culinary background, demonstrating the profound impact it had on their life and career.

By Jacques Pepin

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