Premium Polish Channel Acquires 'Essential Pepin' Series

Janson Media has licensed the culinary series Essential Pepin (26 x 30&'²) to Kuchnia, a Polish television channel owned by Canal+ Cyfrowy. The television series features the best of the legendary chef's recipes, with a career spanning over six decades.

Legendary chef Jacques Pepin, for the first time ever, collected and updated his favorite recipes for a new television series and companion book. The 26-episode television series and companion book of more than 700 recipes are at the heart of Essential Pepin.

In this television series, his 13th produced by KQED-TV, Jacques shares more than 125 recipes. From easy to elegant, Essential Pepin, 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 Souffle. It"s no wonder that Julia Child called Jacques &'the best chef in America.

CANAL + Cyfrowy is one of the leading companies in the Polish media market, the operator of the CYFRA + digital platform, as well as the broadcaster of television channels distributed in over 350 cable television networks. Belonging to the company CANAL+, digital platform Digital + CYFRA launched operations in 1998. CYFRA + is the leading digital platform in the Polish market, giving subscribers access to the most attractive television channels in high digital quality.

KQED Public Television is one of the nation's most-watched public television stations during primetime. KQED produces and acquires programs that inspire, inform, and entertain the people of Northern California. KQED broadcasts the best available programs from PBS, APT, and other distributors, and also produces its own unique national and local programs, series, and specials. Airing more independent films than any other public broadcasting station in the country, KQED is committed to bringing the work of local and independent film producers to the community.