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Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories
One of Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things!
An illustrated journal to record celebrations, with paintings by the legendary chef and artist Jacques Pépin
For the last fifty years, Jacques Pépin has created lushly hand-illustrated journals to keep track what he cooked for friends, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and holidays. This book collects Pépin’s favorite paintings so you can commemorate your own the dishes you serve, the wines that accompany them, and even the music you play. Choose from the more than 75 charmingly designed borders and use it to frame your menu. In the space on the opposite page, your guests can sign their names and write little notes.
With an introduction by Pépin, this “dinner diary” is both a practical reminder of what dishes were served to which guests and an invaluable archive of memories.
An illustrated journal to record celebrations, with paintings by the legendary chef and artist Jacques Pépin
For the last fifty years, Jacques Pépin has created lushly hand-illustrated journals to keep track what he cooked for friends, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and holidays. This book collects Pépin’s favorite paintings so you can commemorate your own the dishes you serve, the wines that accompany them, and even the music you play. Choose from the more than 75 charmingly designed borders and use it to frame your menu. In the space on the opposite page, your guests can sign their names and write little notes.
With an introduction by Pépin, this “dinner diary” is both a practical reminder of what dishes were served to which guests and an invaluable archive of memories.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published September 4, 2018
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About the author
Jacques Pépin
83 books228 followersLibrarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. For the epidemiologist, see Jacques Pepin.
Jacques Pépin (born December 18, 1935) is a French-born American chef, author, culinary educator, television personality, and artist. Since the late 1980s, he has appeared on American television and has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine and other publications. He has authored over 30 cookbooks, some of which have become best sellers. Pépin was a longtime friend of the American chef Julia Child, and their 1999 PBS series Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home won a Daytime Emmy Award. He has been honored with 24 James Beard Foundation Awards, five honorary doctoral degrees, the American Public Television’s lifetime achievement award, the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019 and the Légion d'honneur, France's highest order of merit in 2004. --Wikipedia
Jacques Pépin (born December 18, 1935) is a French-born American chef, author, culinary educator, television personality, and artist. Since the late 1980s, he has appeared on American television and has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine and other publications. He has authored over 30 cookbooks, some of which have become best sellers. Pépin was a longtime friend of the American chef Julia Child, and their 1999 PBS series Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home won a Daytime Emmy Award. He has been honored with 24 James Beard Foundation Awards, five honorary doctoral degrees, the American Public Television’s lifetime achievement award, the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019 and the Légion d'honneur, France's highest order of merit in 2004. --Wikipedia
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January 4, 2022
My father and mother gave me this for Christmas the year that I got married. Not a cookbook, but I guess an entertaining aid I would say.
My mom used to keep a spiral bound lined notebook that she used whenever she hosted a party or had an event at home. The book was scribbled all over with all her notes, menus, guest lists and what family and friends were bringing other dishes or drinks.
They found this book from Jacques Pepin which is an upscale version of my mom's old notebook. Each page is a menu designed by the author where you as the cook, chef, or host can write and decorate your menu, guest list, drink list and tell stories about the event.
My mom used to keep a spiral bound lined notebook that she used whenever she hosted a party or had an event at home. The book was scribbled all over with all her notes, menus, guest lists and what family and friends were bringing other dishes or drinks.
They found this book from Jacques Pepin which is an upscale version of my mom's old notebook. Each page is a menu designed by the author where you as the cook, chef, or host can write and decorate your menu, guest list, drink list and tell stories about the event.
August 1, 2024
A book to record menus and notes from dinner parties, beautifully illustrated by Jacques Pepin himself. I’m a big fan, and was inspired by the menu books he’s lovingly created over decades. I thought about making my own but glad I decided to use this, easier if it’s ready to go and I’m more likely to use it. Have used it three times and guests seem to like it. I’ve been noting topics of conversation which will be fun to look back at some day. Even had a dog “sign” with her footprint!
March 14, 2022
Thanks to Jacques Pepin for illustrating this beautiful food journal so all I have to do is enter my notes and recipes for the meals I've shared with friends
December 19, 2024
Oprah has great taste. This is also one of my favorite things.
February 26, 2023
This book makes a great gift for a girl friend. Beautiful artistic pages by Jacques Pépin. To fill with meals and great memories!
February 7, 2024
Love this beautifully illustrated way of cataloging special dinners and events around the table.
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