The Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home series brings viewers into the kitchen with outstanding chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. The 22-part series, which was aired on PBS, puts an emphasis on learning basic recipes so that the viewer can learn to cook without specific instructions. Julia and Jacques give a plethora of suggestions, so viewers never feel at a loss for possibilities. In this episode these happy but bickering friends cook traditional beef recipes like steak au poivre and Chateaubriand and even the classic American hamburger served with Julia and Jacques' favorite toppings. Also in this episode, viewers are informed about the declining quality of American beef and are taught to make the best of what is available to them. They are also told the differences between various cuts of meat. Together, Julia and Jacques teach viewers why certain ingredients and techniques are chosen. They argue about how to obtain the perfect balance of flavors and textures, then they improvise until the dishes are complete. ~ Madeline Cavalieri, Rovi