Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends Vol 2 On Sale March 9th!

The latest Video Recipe Book from the Jacques Pépin Foundation features over 40 culinary luminaries and will be available March 9th. After a successful Vol. 1 release, The Jacques Pépin Foundation, (JPF) an organization that enriches lives and strengthens communities through culinary education, proudly debuts Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends: Vol 2. This Video Recipe Book features over 40 lauded chefs across the country including Marcus Samuelsson, Ingrid Hoffmann, Michael Voltaggio, Rick Bayless, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Diego Galicia, Traci Des Jardins, and, of course, Jacques Pépin. 

Each dish and drink featured in Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends includes a personal, instructional video as well as a printable recipe. The Video Recipe Book is available to all JPF Members, and in addition to Vol. 2., members can access Vol. 1. Combined, nearly 100 recipes and more than 12 hours of video instruction live on the Membership site. Every JPF Membership directly supports community-based culinary training programs nationwide that provide pathways to individual empowerment, better health and employment. Membership starts at $40 per year.

“When we launched our JPF Membership in conjunction with the Volume 1 release we were hopeful for a warm response from those who have supported us during our in-person fundraising events over the past five years. The reaction exceeded our expectations and we are overjoyed that so many people welcomed Jacques and Friends into their homes by way of our Video Recipe Book,” said Rollie Wesen, Executive Director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation. “JPF Membership allows us to support community-based culinary arts training programs across the country when they need it most. We will undoubtedly continue our JPF Membership and initiatives like the Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends series in the future.”

In addition to access to Cook with Jacques Pépin & Friends, made possible with sponsors like Hendrick’s Gin, The Real McCoy Rum, and Deanna’s Gluten-Free, premier memberships include additional benefits such as private receptions, invitations to exclusive events, advance notice about Foundation initiatives, and personalized Jacques Pépin cookbooks, artwork and other exceptional collectible gifts. For more information about becoming a JPF Member, visit the JPF website: https://jp.foundation.

About the Jacques Pépin Foundation:

Founded in 2016, The Jacques Pépin Foundation was created to honor Jacques’ generosity and passion for sharing his knowledge with others. Its mission is to provide training and support services to disadvantaged individuals who wish to achieve success through employment in the hospitality industry.  By teaching knife skills, culinary techniques and food safety practices, and instilling such principles as discipline, teamwork and personal confidence, the foundation works with existing community kitchens nationwide to train aspiring hospitality professionals to help them reclaim control of their lives.  The JPF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. To support the JPF or learn more visit our website:  https://jp.foundation/