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Watch Jacques Pepin's 80th Birthday Celebration!

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In celebration of Jacques Pepín’s 80th birthday, chefs Lidia Bastianich, Rick Bayless and Ming Tsai prepare their favorite recipes with Jacques and a live audience.

The program premieres on KQED 9 Saturday November 28, 2015 at 10:30am and airs again Saturday, Dec 26 at 2:00pm. See other KQED airtimes.

Ming Tsai pours champagne for Jacques Pepín’s 80th birthday toast with Rick Bayless and Lidia Bastianich.
Ming Tsai pours champagne for Jacques Pepín’s 80th birthday toast with Rick Bayless and Lidia Bastianich. (Wendy Goodfriend)
Jacques Pepín’s 80th birthday toast with Ming Tsai, Rick Bayless and Lidia Bastianich.
Jacques Pepín’s 80th birthday toast with Ming Tsai, Rick Bayless and Lidia Bastianich. (Wendy Goodfriend)

The four chefs share both intimate moments and lots of laughs at Farallon, one of San Francisco’s most iconic restaurants. The whole party ends with a joyful final toast over Jacques’ birthday cake.

Happy 80th Birthday Jacques Pépin!
Happy 80th Birthday Jacques Pépin! (Wendy Goodfriend)

Though the chefs bring their own recipes to prepare, Jacques is eager to lend a helping hand and to demonstrate his impeccable technique. During the preparations they share candid conversation, memorable stories and anecdotes from their kitchen experiences, along with few nibbles and plenty of wine! The audience joins in by sampling the dishes and sharing in laughter – truly appreciating this once-in-a-lifetime experience of celebrating a culinary legend’s birthday.

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