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Susan Herrmann Loomis, tart pastry, pate sucree

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

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!

It’s here and causing a sensation!!!! My latest book, Plat Du Jour!  Find it, share it, use it, give it to your girl and your boyfriends, your kids and your parents!  They’ll love it.

Available online and at your local bookstores.  It’s for all the people in your life who love French cuisine at its best!  

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