Jean Paré
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Jean Paré at the age of 95 on Christmas Eve, 2022.
She was the co-founder of Company’s Coming Publishing and the author of more than 200 bestselling books that have become staples for home cooks all over the world. She had a common-sense approach to cooking with readily available ingredients that made great home-cooked meals easy to prepare.
She was a friend and mentor to so many, and by the time she retired in 2011, more than 30 million copies of her cookbooks had sold. Her legacy continues on with those she has inspired and taught. She was happiest when sharing food and recipes with others.
Jean was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2004, Canada’s highest civilian honour.