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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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APRICOTS AND CREAM SHORTCAKE - - Fruit:: apricots (pit removed, sliced into 6ths, 500g), vanilla sugar, For the shortcake:: all-purpose flour (130g), plus 2 tablespoons
ASPARAGUS WITH HERB SAUCE - - green asparagus (trimmed and rinsed, 500g), For the sauce:: cloves garlic (green germ removed), small (spring onions (or 3
WATERCRESS PESTO - - watercress leaves (about ½ bunch), ½flat-leaf parsley leaves, shallots (chopped), Zest from 1 lemon, clove garlic (chopped), balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive
BRAISED ASPARAGUS - - extra-virgin olive oil (30ml), ½ water (125ml), fresh bay leaves, Several sprigs fresh thyme, white or green asparagus (trimmed and peeled
WATERCRESS AND BEET SALAD WITH ALMONDS - This salad bounces around the palate like spring sun bounces off the water. It is bright and vivid
VINAIGRETTE BASE – I - - red wine vinegar (60ml), Dijon-style mustard, fine sea salt, neutral oil (60ml, untoasted peanut is my favorite), extra-virgin olive
VINAIGRETTE BASE – 2 - - ¼ tamari (60ml), red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, ¼ neutral oil (60ml), ¾ extra-virgin olive oil (180ml), Place the
ORANGE MARMELADE - - oranges (preferably organic*, well-scrubbed, or more if needed, 1-1/2 kg), filtered water (2.5 liters), or more large lemons (preferably organic, well