JACQUES PEPIN ART OF THE CHICKEN A Master Chefs Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird

Narrator Henri Lubatti embodies the celebrated chef Jacques Pépin's gusto for life in this charming and warm memoir. As Pépin shares culinary history and memories of family meals and animated dinner parties, Lubatti provides an authentic-sounding portrayal of him. Not only is Lubatti's French accent spot-on, but he also captures Pépin's pacing, intonations, and undeniable delight at the power of food to unify people. Lubatti conveys Pépin's storytelling style with a sense of friendliness and fun that inspire the listener's imagination. There's no question that Lubatti's performance captures Pépin's spirited and down-to-earth ode to food. M.F. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2022]