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.
Do you want to gather your recipes, traditions, memories into a cookbook or on a blog? Let me help you! Creating Your Culinary Story gives you the tools you need to write a book and/or bring your blog to a whole new level. Creating a culinary legacy is something you, your family, your friends will love. Contact me with any questions!
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WINTER SALAD For the vinaigrette:1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 shallot (sliced paper-thin)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (60ml)1 tablespoon fresh
ORANGE MARMELADE 3 pounds oranges (preferably organic*, well-scrubbed, or more if needed, 1-1/2 kg)2-1/4 quarts filtered water (2.5 liters)2 or more large lemons (preferably organic,
VINAIGRETTE BASE – 2 cup ¼ tamari (60ml)2 teaspoons red wine vinegar3 teaspoons Dijon-style mustardcup ¼ neutral oil (60ml)cup ¾ extra-virgin olive oil (180ml) Place
VINAIGRETTE BASE – I 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (60ml)3 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1/4 cup neutral oil (60ml, untoasted peanut is my
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 you’ll
Flourless Chocolate Cake 6-1/2 ounces semi-sweet 952-60%) chocolate (coarsely chopped, 200g)3-1/2 ounces unsalted butter (cut in pieces, 105g)1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar (120g)4
EIGHT MINUTE SALMON ounce One 10 salmon steak (bones removed, rinsed quickly and patted dry, 300g)Olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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