France The Mind of a Chef : Season 3 Episode 12
TV-PG PBS 23m int(0)
Aired: November 22nd, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EST on PBS
As a young cook, Magnus Nilsson was living in France and looking for a job. He eventually convinced Paris chef Pascal Barbot of l'Astrance to give him a chance. Once there, Magnus was introduced to new techniques and flavors, but the most valuable lesson he learned was how to care for ingredients. This episode explores his time in France and visits with the people and places that had a profound impact on his cooking philosophy.