Thanks for this, it's just the kind of thing I've been looking for. I've let myself go a bit over the past few years and tried to get into the gym, but it's just not my bag. I love cycling but I moved to an area where the traffic is really fast and a bit scary. I've always thought that you can get fit just using your body, but didn't know where to start. Et voilà!

What a beautifully crafted piece of writing, a humble paean to a great chef. I had never heard of Jacques Pepin until about a month ago when I watched this video: