Jacques Pépin's life has been a roller coaster, and that term isn't being used lightly here. In fact, the chef almost died from a horrible car accident in the '70s. However, he thankfully survived, and today, he and his family are closer than ever. His daughter, Claudine Pépin, cooks with him sometimes, but it doesn't stop with her.

As it turns out, the famous chef has only one grandchild, and their bond couldn't be any tighter. Her name is Shorey Pépin, and she's all in on the family business. Shorey first started cooking with her grandfather at the age of 2 and even appeared on his series, "Essential Pépin," as young as 6 years old (via Rachael Ray Magazine). "What we do on television is what we do at home," Shorey explained of her time cooking with Jacques. "He talks me through the whole thing."

Because of this connection, Jacques worked on a cookbook with Shorey. Released in 2017, "A Grandfather's Lessons" works through the recipes that Jacques would make with Shorey, making this book perfect for family cooking. It's sentimental for the Pépins without being too personal, so anyone can relate to this cookbook and find joy in its recipes and comforts.