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200: Unabridged Interview: Jacques Pépin

No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp

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Nourished by Memory: Culinary Roots in War

This chapter explores the speaker's formative experiences during World War II in France, reflecting on the challenges faced by their family amidst the chaos of war. Through vivid anecdotes of food, cooking, and shared meals, the speaker underscores the lasting impact of these early memories on their culinary philosophy and relationships. The discussion also highlights the concept of affective memory, emphasizing how sensory experiences with food can evoke powerful feelings of home and security.

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