Welcome!
I’m an award winning author of fourteen books about food, culture, and tradition, the owner of On Rue Tatin cooking school since 1999, and a writing coach.
I’m so happy you are here! I sold my house in Normandy last year and am now full-time in my cooking studio in Paris. Join me here for one day and three day classes where we cook, learn, laugh, and sit down at the end of each class for a gorgeous meal. I’d love to welcome you. Go here for to sign up. If you don’t see the date you need,contact me!
“Susan truly affords an unparalleled, hands-on French gastronomy experience. It has been said that “anyone can cook in the French manner anywhere with the right instruction.” Not only does Susan delicately bring this notion to life, but one leaves her class with confidence that goes well beyond the cooktop. “ Melissa George, student, March 2025.
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Amuses in the kitchen Freshly sautéed, salted, and peppered bouquets roses, or tiny
Salt Cod - Brandade de Morue - Salt cod becomes silken in this tempting dish from the Mediterranean coast of France. - skinless (boneless salt
Orange Marmalade - Try to find Seville (bitter) oranges for this, but if you cannot, use regular oranges. The marmalade will still be rich with
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - - unbleached flour, baking powder, fine sea salt, cinnamon – optional, vanilla sugar, coconut oil (melted and cooled), vanilla extract,
GUY MARTIN’S STEAMED CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO OIL/POULET A LA VAPEUR A L’HUILE DE CORIANDRE DE GUY MARTIN - NOTE: that during steaming, fat drains away
LES FEVES ET NAVETS DE PRINTEMPS A L’ORIGANLES FEVES ET NAVETS DE PRINTEMPS - This dish makes me think of a Pointilist painting, with its
BACON WRAPPED GOAT CHEESE - This is a quintessential entrée in the French household. You can even purchase goat cheese already wrapped in bacon at
BRAISED WHITE OR GREEN ASPARAGUS - This recipe offers a whole new spring temptation! If you cannot find white asparagus, use thick green asparagus stalks.