Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe
Baltimore-based Pastry Chef Duff Goldman remembers the first time he worked with a James Beard recipe - turtle soup - and it wasn't pretty.
Life as a chef, husband and Jacques Pépin's son-in-law
When Rollie Wesen, a well-respected chef in his own right, fell in love with Claudine Pépin, he said his first goal was to win over the incomparable Jacques Pépin by being a good husband, not a great chef.
Pépin took de-boning a fish to new heights
Jacques Pépin truly mastered the art of craft, taking a technique like cleaning a chicken or de-boning a fish to new heights. Today, chefs are still inspired by the elegance in his work and movement.
James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market.
At the turn of the century, Portland had a bustling market culture, and James Beard's mother was right at the center of it all. Running a boarding house, Beard's mother brought the very best cooking to her guests and in the process taught her son an appreciation for great food at a young age.
Women in Jacques Pépin's life were entrepreneurs and chefs
Iconic chef and teacher Jacques Pépin shares his Inspiring Woman - his mother. He also talks about the many women in his family who worked as chefs and ran restaurants. Share your story at pbs.org/InspiringWoman or using #InspiringWomanPBS.
How Jacques Pépin's "La Technique" changed modern cooking
In 1976, Jacques Pépin published a groundbreaking new book: a cookbook without recipes. "La Technique" illustrated each moment where your hands interacted with food - teaching the foundations of cooking instead of recipes.
James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo
Initially interested in acting, James Beard began cooking and entertaining when his savings ran low. Soon, he found himself invited to events and parties across the city. After he began his first catering company, he found that his cooking was beginning to open doors for him.
How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement
James Beard was one of the pioneers of clean cooking. He believed in the potential of American cuisine and the power of local farmers markets before there was even a name for this movement.
Learn Jacques Pépin's famous omelet techniques
Jacques Pépin is perhaps best known for teaching America how to make an omelet. Here, he shares two different techniques for making this perfect egg dish.
How Jacques Pépin met his wife, Gloria
Gloria shares the story of how she met Jacques, pretending to be a novice and taking skiing lessons from him.
PBS Previews | James Beard: America's First Foodie
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher James Beard.
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and heart-wrenching emotional depth to break down barriers of gender, class and genre. In her music and her life, she set a standard of authenticity towards which artists still strive.
Alan Stoker shares some insight on Patsy Cline's work
Alan Stoker talks about Patsy's gift as a singer and an artist, exploring the difference in style between live performances and studio recordings.
The tension between Patsy Cline and Jimmy Dean
Bill Anderson, long-time friend of Jimmy Dean, comments on the "not quite oil-and-water" relationship between Cline and Dean.
Listen to how Patsy Cline "fibbed" to perform on CBS
Julie Fudge, daughter of Patsy Cline, shares a story about how Cline's mother fibbed, acting as her manager, in order to get Patsy Cline onto Arthur Godfrey's CBS show to perform live.
How Patsy Cline overcame the good ol' boys club
When Patsy Cline began working in country music, female headliners were rare. Her tenacity and talent allowed her to overcome bias and become one of the first female solo artists in country music.
Learn how Rosanne Cash's grandmother inspired her
Singer, songwriter and author Rosanne Cash shares how her grandmothers endurance and optimism inspires her to this day. #InspiringWomanPBS
Learn which Patsy Cline songs inspire Reba McEntire
Some of the last songs Patsy Cline recorded, especially "Sweet Dreams," still inspire country musicians like Reba McEntire today.
Learn about Patsy Cline's first record deal
When Patsy Cline first signed a record deal with Four Star Records, she was paid half of the industry standard, and walked away with 2.34% minus deductions.
How a car crash nearly ended Patsy Cline's career
At 29 years old, with a successful career and several hits climbing the charts, Patsy Cline was almost killed in a head-on car collision. Permanent scarring and chronic pain could've ended the young musician's career, but Cline refused to let it slow her down. Six weeks after the accident, still on crutches, she appeared on the Grand Ol' Opry's stage to perform her biggest hit yet: Crazy.
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