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Susan Herrmann Loomis, tart pastry, pate sucree

Bonjour! Welcome to cooking, writing, and life in France

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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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NOTES AND RECIPE BLOG

HERBES DE PROVENCE

HERBES DE PROVENCE - This is an almost mythical herb mix traditionally made with herbs that grow wild throughout Provence. There, it is added to

Musqué de Provence Squash

Musqué de Provence Squash - The French adore maple syrup, and they adore Musqué de Provence squash. Most of the maple syrup here comes from

Eight Minute Salmon

EIGHT MINUTE SALMON - - One 10 salmon steak (bones removed, rinsed quickly and patted dry, 300g), Olive oil, unsalted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake - - semi-sweet 952-60%) chocolate (coarsely chopped, 200g), unsalted butter (cut in pieces, 105g), plus 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar (120g), large eggs

L’AIL DES OURS PESTO

L’AIL DES OURS PESTO - Naturally, if you can’t find ramps you can use tender spring spinach, or arugula, or a blend of lettuces. And

Braised Asparagus

BRAISED WHITE OR GREEN ASPARAGUS This recipe offers a whole new spring temptation! If you cannot find white asparagus, use thick green asparagus stalks. If

Late Season Makes for Happy Meals

Everyone here - everyone being most of the growers I buy from - says we're three weeks behind the normal season.  This means that instead

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese on Salad

BACON WRAPPED GOAT CHEESE This is a quintessential entrée in the French household. You can even purchase goat cheese already wrapped in bacon at the

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