After six decades of providing delectable culinary inspiration, celebrity chef Jacques Pépin has for the first time ever, collected and updated his favorite recipes for a new television series and accompanying book titled Essential Pépin (26 x 30′). The 26-episode television series and companion book offers a range of more than 700 recipes from breakfast to dessert, easy to elegant.

In this television series, his 13th produced by KQED-TV, Jacques shares more than 125 recipes. From easy to elegant, Essential Pépin, showcases Jacques’ masterful technique and his ease and flair with dishes ranging from classical Escoffier Quenelles to honey Braised Beef in Red Wine, to Poached Trout in Vegetable Broth and simple Chicken with Tarragon Butter. Jacques cooks what he loves and mouth-watering treats include basic French Fries, Soda Bread, rustic Tomatoes Maison and Brioche. Desserts range from uncomplicated Quick Almond Plum Cake and Chocolate Truffettes to the ultimate — a perfect Apricot and Pistachio Soufflé. It’s no wonder that Julia Child called Jacques “the best chef in America.”

Essential Pépin includes everything that is essential to Jacques — his love of food and cooking, his teaching and mentoring, and his family and friends. Renowned as a chef’s chef and a great teacher, Jacques begins each thirty-minute episode with an introduction and an easy to follow step-by-step recipe that demonstrates his unparalleled technique. Jacques’ influence is felt far and wide, and many master chefs have showered their praise: “I often find that with Jacques Pépin, whether on television or in print, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that,” stated Lidia Bastianich. Anthony Bourdain added “Jacques Pépin is The Master — the undisputed authority on … well, just about everything related to food.”

Jacques’ love of family and friends is evident in the series as he occasionally shares cooking duties with his daughter Claudine, granddaughter Shorey, best friend of fifty years, Jean-Claude, and other guest chefs.

Jacques’ classical training, solid technique and roots in traditional French cuisine are balanced with his understanding of current American trends, and the practical need to get dinner on the table. Awarded the Legion of Honor along with numerous James Beard and IACP awards, Jacques is legendary for his knowledge of food and his enthusiastic expertise in the kitchen.

Janson Media is pleased to announce to that its public television series Chefs A’ Field has won the prestigious 2010 James Beard Foundation Award in the category Broadcast Television Show. This is the 3^rdJames Beard Award the series has won over its four season run. Considered the “Oscars” of the food world, The James Beard Awards cover all aspects of the industry—from chefs and restaurateurs to television programs and food journalists—the Awards are the highest honors for culinary professionals working in America. The Chefs A’ Field series returned this past fall with a bumper crop of new episodes themed Green Cuisine, focusing on sustainable agriculture and seafood, shopping with an environmental mindset.

The Beard Awards are the highest honors in the culinary world and to be awarded one is an incredible  honor,” says Heidi Hanson, Producer of Chefs A’ Field.  “The award is a testament to the importance of the series’ strong message regarding sustainable fisheries & agriculture and to the outstanding chefs, farmers and fishermen we have documented.”

The award-winning television series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm offers a culinary adventure for all ages. Viewers join America’s best chefs — and their kids to venture out to the farms, fishing boats and ranches for a look at where great food comes from.  In each half hour episode of this entertaining series, viewers will discover why thoughtful agricultural practices make a difference in how foods taste and hold their nutritional value while learning valuable ideas and tips for cooking with their own families.

Among the series other accolades are the 2008 Parents Choice Award for excellence in family programming, a gold medal in the highly competitive “Family Programs” category at the New York Festivals — International Television Broadcasting Awards, and The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for family programming.

Food matters. You are what you eat not only because food is nutrition, but also because food is an integral part of our everyday lives. Food is economics, politics, entertainment, culture, fashion, family, passion…and nourishment. The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America’s culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives. The James Beard Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, preserve, and nurture America’s culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence.

Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Filmed in High-Definition, it is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Warner Hanson Television is an independent producer of natural history and social environment film and television programs for network cable and commercial entities. Their internationally produced documentaries, motion pictures, commercial spots, and news programs have aired on networks like PBS, Discovery, CNN, ABC, and CBS. Beyond Chefs A’Field, their award winning porfolio includes Forever Wild, Dangerous and Endangered, Imaging America, Wildlife Wars and more.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content production and distribution company based in the United States, with a catalog of 1,500+ hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. The Janson Media Rights Portfolio is continually updated with new releases, and includes documentaries and children’s programming, music and performance, lifestyle, nature & wildlife, science, health, sport, travel, adventure, how-to, history, current affairs, dramas and features. The company’s home entertainment division boasts a growing catalog of quality titles released on DVD and in digital formats, ranging from children’s and family films to award-winning documentaries and educational programs in the categories of travel, health and exercise, cooking, spirituality, history, pop culture, art, music, how-to, and self-help.

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed broadcast rights of its cooking series, Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm (13 x 30′) to Ho Chi Minh City Television of Vietnam.

The award-winning television series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm offers a culinary adventure for all ages. Viewers join America’s best chefs — and their kids to venture out to the farms, fishing boats and ranches for a look at where great food comes from.  In each half hour episode of this entertaining series, viewers will discover why thoughtful agricultural practices make a difference in how foods taste and hold their nutritional value while learning valuable ideas and tips for cooking with their own families.

Among the series accolades are the 2008 Parents Choice Award for excellence in family programming, a gold medal in the highly competitive “Family Programs” category at the New York Festivals — International Television Broadcasting Awards, and The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for family programming.

Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Filmed in High-Definition, it is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) is the official televised channel of Ho Chi Minh City. HTV broadcasts in two channels: entertainment & advertisement service and gameshow on HTV7, and information, propaganda-trend, official and analog-digital on HTV9. HTV also has several specific cable and digital television channels. HTV is an administrative unit (not a company) under the administration of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. All news and releases must go through censorship of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Communication. HTV is the largest local television broadcaster in Vietnam and third nationwide after VTV and VTC.

Warner Hanson Television is an independent producer of natural history and social environment film and television programs for network cable and commercial entities. Their internationally produced documentaries, motion pictures, commercial spots, and news programs have aired on networks like PBS, Discovery, CNN, ABC, and CBS. Beyond Chefs A’Field, their award winning porfolio includes Forever Wild, Dangerous and Endangered, Imaging America, Wildlife Wars and more.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.

Janson Media today announced the release of the fourth season of Chefs A’Field: Green Cuisine (13 x 30′), to international Television, VOD, New Media and DVD/Video markets.

This fall, the Emmy-nominated PBS series Chefs A’ Field has returned with a bumper crop of new and exciting episodes. Fresh from the farm and sea, the highly anticipated fourth season offers a visual feast of culinary adventures emphasizing sustainability and the use of fresh, healthy ingredients. Filmed in a wide range of locations—from Hawaii’s rich volcanic beaches to Mexico’s dense Yucatan jungle, from lush Pennsylvania fruit orchards to the spectacular Yukon River—the fourth season showcases America’s best chefs, who, with family and friends, visit local farmers and fishermen to learn about eco-friendly foods. Then it’s back to the kitchen for a behind-the-scenes cooking lesson in which the professional techniques of the restaurant kitchen are simplified to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to get cooking.

Chefs A’Field, a James Beard Award winner for “Best National Television Cooking Show” and “Best Television Food Special” was one of the first programs in the television cooking genre to focus on environmental issues pertaining to food, travel and lifestyle. In Season 4, that tradition continues, with a strong focus on sustainable agriculture and seafood, shopping with an environmental mindset, ideas for getting the whole family closer to where their food comes from, and ways to prepare a delicious meal with healthful ingredients.

A small taste of what the critics are saying:

“Chefs A’Field looks scrumptious and comes at an opportune time, just as sustainable agriculture breaks through to the forefront. … Though it is the first cooking program in HDTV, we were most impressed with the subject matter, skillful camera work (apparent even without HDTV) and leisurely pace that celebrates its subject without getting preachy.”
— Chicago Tribune

Filmed in true high definition on HDCAM, the new batch of episodes explores the diverse faces and places of America’s food landscape in a visually stunning format. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage in America’s best restaurants, combined with family-friendly cooking lessons, will keep viewers salivating from episode to episode. Season 4 will offer a bumper crop of new and exciting episodes including “Food Defines Family”, “Oregon Organics”, “Blueberry Bombshells” and more. Chefs A’Field: Green Cuisine is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Warner Hanson Television is an independent producer of natural history and social environment film and television programs for network cable and commercial entities. Their internationally produced documentaries, motion pictures, commercial spots, and news programs have aired on networks like PBS, Discovery, CNN, ABC, and CBS. Beyond Chefs A’Field, their award winning porfolio includes Forever Wild, Dangerous and Endangered, Imaging America, Wildlife Wars and more.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.

Janson Media representatives are back from the 4th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, where celebrity chef Jacques Pepin conducted an engaging demonstration at the “Celebrity Chef Cooking Tent” at the Marble House. Not only was Chef Pepin honored for his accomplishments in the culinary field, attendees also had the opportunity to purchase limited edition copies of his hit DVD series, Fast Food My Way.  Not ones to keep Jacques Pepin fans away from the kitchen, Janson Media has scored a limited amount of signed copies to offer to those unable to attend the event. These collector’s items are available via phone order only while supplies last (201-784-8488). Join the man who’s taught millions of Americans to cook as he creates simple yet delicious meals in minutes. Visit this Fast Food My Way webpage for more information.

On Fast Food My Way, Jacques Pépin, the man who taught millions of Americans how to cook, shares the techniques he honed in the most famous kitchens of the world to show you how to create simple, special meals in minutes. The complete PBS series is available on these three DVDs. Use the interactivity of the DVD format to learn how to create complete menus — over one hundred great-tasting dishes — all special enough for company, yet easy enough for those weekday evenings when you have no time. Easy and fast can still be deliciously elegant — with Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way.

Produced by KQED-TV, Fast Food My Way is exclusively distributed by Janson Media to worldwide Television, VOD, New Media, Non-Theatric, and DVD/Video markets.

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm (13 x 30′) to Knowledge Research for regional broadcast in northern Greece.

The award-winning television series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm offers a culinary adventure for all ages. Viewers join America’s best chefs — and their kids to venture out to the farms, fishing boats and ranches for a look at where great food comes from. In each half hour episode of this entertaining series, viewers will discover why thoughtful agricultural practices make a difference in how foods taste and hold their nutritional value while learning valuable ideas and tips for cooking with their own families.

Among the series accolades are the 2008 Parents Choice Award for excellence in family programming, a gold medal in the highly competitive “Family Programs” category at the New York Festivals — International Television Broadcasting Awards, and The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for family programming.

Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Filmed in High-Definition, it is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Knowledge Research was established in 1999 to produce and distribute educational material to all levels of education. The material is appropriate and useful for teaching and learning important aspects of the curriculum of primary, secondary, technology and higher education. The material chosen by Knowledge Research is the result of research by scientists and educators for several years.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.

Janson Media today announced the release of the 4-hour HDTV series, Harvest Eating with Keith Snow, to international Television, VOD, New Media and DVD/Video markets. Filmed in high-definition, and featuring engaging interviews, picturesque locations, easy-to-follow recipes, and delicious food, Harvest Eating is a new lifestyle series about food that is entertaining, inspiring, and informative.

Join Chef Keith Snow on a journey to discover local, seasonal, and organic foods, meet the farmers, and learn how easy and healthy it is to live the Harvest Eating lifestyle. Through a combination of in-studio and on-location settings, Harvest Eating provides viewers with a strategy to find, cook and eat healthy high-quality foods grown at local farms, artisan food producers and select retail stores. The show kicks off with Chef Keith Snow on-location in the field, barn, pasture or farmer’s market meeting the people who produce our food. Chef Snow then takes time to share tips on selecting the best foods in the market, and finishes in the kitchen, where he prepares simple seasonal recipes with the featured ingredient.

Harvest Eating with Keith Snow (13 x 30′) is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. The series will premiere on U.S. Public Television stations nationwide in the Fall, and is presented by KCTS-TV of Seattle, Washington. Keith’s audience will expand when he debuts a new cookbook, aptly titled Harvest Eating. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

In 2006, Chef Keith Snow developed and launched Harvest Eating, a unique social network dedicated to seasonal cooking. Subscribers receive weekly newsletters and visitors to the website gain access to an ever-growing library of over 325 cooking demonstration videos and over 800 categorized recipes. For more information or to sign up for the network, please visit the Harvest Eating website.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed broadcast rights of its cooking series, Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm (13 x 30′) to Canal Cocina of Spain.

The award-winning television series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm offers a culinary adventure for all ages. Viewers join America’s best chefs — and their kids to venture out to the farms, fishing boats and ranches for a look at where great food comes from.  In each half hour episode of this entertaining series, viewers will discover why thoughtful agricultural practices make a difference in how foods taste and hold their nutritional value while learning valuable ideas and tips for cooking with their own families.

Among the series accolades are the 2008 Parents Choice Award for excellence in family programming, a gold medal in the highly competitive “Family Programs” category at the New York Festivals — International Television Broadcasting Awards, and The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for family programming.

Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Filmed in High-Definition, it is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Canal Cocina (Cooking Channel) is a television channel produced by Chello Multicanal dedicated to national and international cuisine and is present in more than four million households. The programming falls into six categories ranging from cooking to everyday practice, gourmet kitchen, cooking for beginners and young people, international cuisine and entertainment programs.

Warner Hanson Television is an independent producer of natural history and social environment film and television programs for network cable and commercial entities. Their internationally produced documentaries, motion pictures, commercial spots, and news programs have aired on networks like PBS, Discovery, CNN, ABC, and CBS. Beyond Chefs A’Field, their award winning porfolio includes Forever Wild, Dangerous and Endangered, Imaging America, Wildlife Wars and more.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.

Janson Media today announced the release of the third season of Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm, to international Television, VOD, New Media and DVD/Video markets.

The third season of the award-winning PBS television series Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm offers a new batch of culinary adventures for all ages as America’s best chefs — and their kids — venture out to the farms, fishing boats and ranches for a look at where great food comes from. Come along as we explore the many faces and places of America’s diverse food landscape, learn the importance of sustainability, get an exclusive glimpse into some of the world’s best restaurants and experience tips for cooking with our own families.

Exclusive glimpses into some of America’s finest restaurants are combined with family-friendly cooking lessons as chef and children return to the kitchen to create wonderful dishes ranging from “Starburst Squash & Baby Tomatoes with Roasted Chesapeake Rockfish” to “Miniature Strawberry Tart Surprises” and “Sweet Scallop Lollipops with Green Apple Salad.”

Among the series accolades are the 2008 Parents Choice Award for excellence in family programming, a gold medal in the highly competitive “Family Programs” category at the New York Festivals — International Television Broadcasting Awards, and The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for family programming.

Chefs A’Field: Kids on the Farm (13 x 30′) is a co-production of Warner Hanson Television (Washington, DC) and KCTS Television (Seattle). Filmed in High-Definition, it is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Trailers and episodes of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Warner Hanson Television is an independent producer of natural history and social environment film and television programs for network cable and commercial entities. Their internationally produced documentaries, motion pictures, commercial spots, and news programs have aired on networks like PBS, Discovery, CNN, ABC, and CBS. Beyond Chefs A’Field, their award winning porfolio includes Forever Wild, Dangerous and Endangered, Imaging America, Wildlife Wars and more.

KCTS-TV is a public television station in Seattle, Washington that is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service. It’s mission is to improve that quality of life in the communities it serves by providing meaningful programming on air, online and in the community that informs, involves and inspires.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, non-theatric, and emerging new media markets, and a publisher/manufacturer of award-winning DVDs. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include most major broadcasters and media companies.

Janson Media pays tribute to the tradition of the Holiday feast this season with world-renowned chef Jacques Pepin. In its DVD titles, Jacques Pepin’s Christmas Celebration and Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah Celebration, the top rated chef shares step-by-step lessons that infuse a French twist on traditional Holiday dinners. Both titles serve as the perfect resource when planning your Holiday menu.

On Jacques Pepin’s Christmas Celebration, enjoy the Christmas feast of your dreams, starting with Oysters on the Half-Shell served over rice with a tangy Mignonette Sauce, a perfect counterpoint to silky Home-Smoked Salmon, served in delicate bundles filled with Cucumber Salad. It wouldn’t be a Pépin Christmas without foie gras, and Jacques prepares both a classic baked terrine of Foie Gras in a delicate Cognac Aspic as well as a simple Salt-Cured Foie Gras served with roasted nuts, crunchy sea salt, and sweet preserves. The centerpiece is Braised Duck with a tangy honey sauce, Glazed Shallots, and Honey Sweet Potatoes. A Black Truffle Salad with lemon dressing is an elegant addition. For dessert, it’s back to the classics, with a step-by-step lesson in creating a Bûche de Noël, a beautiful Yule log with all its enchanting decorations, as well as an English Christmas Pudding with raisins, nuts, candied fruit, and old-fashioned Hard Sauce.

On Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah Celebration, celebrate the Jewish “Festival of Lights” with a light, French-inspired Chanukah dinner menu. It begins with a sparkling Consommé Printanier with a colorful sprinkling of carrot, turnip, zucchini, and miniature Chicken Quenelles. Then it’s a silky Cold Mousse of Chicken and Pistachios with a beautiful garnish set in aspic. A soulful Veal Roast with buttery braised lettuce is the hearty centerpiece of the meal. And Jacques serves it with crispy, golden Vegetable Pancakes Tempura — his homage to the traditional Chanukah potato latke. For dessert, there’s a spectacular Frozen Citrus Soufflé surrounded by a crown of freshly-baked lady fingers served alongside a classic rum-soaked Holiday Fruit Cake, brimming with Jacques’ own homemade candied fruit.

Jacques Pepin’s Chanukah and Christmas Celebration DVDs (1 x 90’ each) are available now from all major distributors. The editors of Southwest Airlines’ in-flight magazine Spirit voted Jacques Pepin the Best Television Chef from a Top Ten list which included Emeril Lagasse, G. Garvin, Lidia Bastianinch, Wolfgang Puck, Tina Nordstrom, Mario Batali, Alton Brown, Ming Tsai and Rachael Ray. Said Spirit of the Jacques Pepin, “his French-inspired recipes are always solid, and he’s one of the best technique teachers on television.”