A fair portion of my pantry shelves are devoted to cookbooks. One of my favorite French chefs is Jacques Pépin, and I have several of his. He has authored more than 30.
Over the holidays, I was pleasantly surprised to discover  that not only is he a master in the kitchen, but he’s equally comfortable holding a paintbrush. These dual passions complement each other in a beautifully crafted partnership.
For the first time, in “Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef’s Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird,” readers will get a glimpse into his expertise with acrylics as dozens of his paintings are included in this enchanting volume….