Gruyère gougères are savory cheese puffs. They’re very popular in France, especially as an hors d’oeuvres. I learned how to make them when I was working as an au pair in France. I hope you enjoy this recipe! When I found out the 16-year old girl I tutor was throwing a house party, my first … Read more
Ah, quiche Lorraine. It seems like I make you almost every day. Is it because you’re easy to prepare and only require five ingredients that I always have on hand? Or is it because you’re delicious, filling and everyone loves you (even kids?)? I suppose it’s because you’re all of the above and more. Quiche … Read more
After my recent visit to Alsace, where I consumed a near-criminal amount of tarte flambée, I thought it was high time I learn to make the dish myself. Tarte flambée is a traditional Alsatian dish that is kind of similar to pizza. (Just don’t tell the Alsatians that!) For a little geography refresher, Alsace is … Read more
My au pair job entails that I cook for the French family I live with. It’s not something I talk about often on this blog, but cooking is a huge part of my life here and is one of my daily joys (and stresses, ha). So I wanted to share my French onion tart recipe … Read more