Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard
Caroline Stuart, a friend of James Beard, discovered a doll that was designed to look like James Beard. The toy was only available for a short time, and very few remain today.
Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work
Known for winning "Top Chef Masters" and for his palate-pleasing offal dishes, Chris Cosentino shares the surprising story of how he discovered James Beard's work and legacy.
Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard
Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard. Waters was nervous bringing her young daughter over to Beard's home, but the two made a wonderful impression on one another.
Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man
In a time when sexuality - especially homosexuality - was not openly discussed, James Beard was comfortable, honest and open.
Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama
Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama. During her time in the White House, Mrs. Obama planted a vegetable garden on the White House lawn and championed healthy eating initiatives. Share your story at pbs.org/InspiringWoman or using #InspiringWomanPBS.
PBS Previews | American Masters presents A Chef's Flight
Executive Producer Michael Kantor comments on the upcoming series from American Masters, "A Chef's Flight." The four documentaries feature James Beard, Julia Child, Jacques Pépin and Alice Waters: the "culinary Mt. Rushmore of America."
50 Years of Aretha Franklin's "Respect"
When Aretha Franklin re-recorded Otis Redding's "Respect," she created not only a classic Soul hit, but also an anthem for the feminist and civil rights movements.
José Andrés shares his first encounter with Jacques Pépin
When Jacques Pépin's legacy comes up, it's oftentimes in reference to his seminal work, "La Téchnique," and his extraordinary attention to detail. Here, chef and restaurateur José Andrés talks about his first encounter with Jacques Pépin at one of his cooking demonstrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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