The galette is the more rustic answer to the fruit-based pie. While pies can be simple or intricate in their decoration, the galette is invariably a no-fuss affair, which I find makes it all the more elegant for its simplicity. Perfect for seasonal fruits, I couldn’t help but make mine with the famed Palisade Peaches…

Clafoutis is a great entry-level recipe for French baking. It’s elegant in its simplicity and is a great way to use up some extra fruit you might have that risks spoiling–which is the likely origin of the recipe. Have fun experimenting with this one and let me know what fruits and liqueurs work well for…

This recipe is a special one. I have always thought there was something otherworldly about food made with flowers. Like somehow we’re trespassing in the domain of fairies or some such. This lovely rose jam is no exception, especially made with love as Micheline made hers for Laurent. Yields about 6-4oz. jars. Ingredients: 1.5 cups…

Intro Video: IMG_2828 These simple butter cookies are far more elegant than one might expect from such a simple recipe. The are called “sanded” cookies because the dough is shaped into a log, coated in egg wash, and  coated in sugar for a lovely “sandy” edge. I use vanilla sugar for an extra flavor boost,…