[Food & Wine] Child, Julia. (1912-2004) & Jacques Pepin, Graham Kerr and Ming Tsai. Legendary Chefs Signed Kitchen Apron. Food & Art Providence kitchen apron signed in silver pen on the front by legendary chefs Jacques Pepin, Graham Kerr, Ming Tsai and Julia Child, the famous American cook, author, spy, and television personality, who introduced French cuisine and cooking techniques to the American mainstream, through her many cookbooks and television programs, including the series The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.