You probably know by now how much I love making Madeleines. I make a version for every season, but my favorite is always lemon. When I received my copy of the beautiful new cookbook, The Cook’s Atelier, it just fell open to the page of Madeleines. So Madeleines are the first thing I made from this absolutely beautiful new cookbook.
I’ve been following The Cook’s Atleier on instagram and I’m always mesmerized by their beautiful life. I mean, don’t we all dream of moving to France if only for a little while?
The Atelier is a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in the town of Beaune in the Burgundy region of France.
The shop is the creation of mother and daughter, Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, who have always loved France. It was 20 years in the making while they still lived in Phoenix, Arizona.
Marjorie began her career in French food in her twenties, apprenticing at several French inspired restaurants in Arizona before opening her own small restaurant and cooking school, Ruby Beets in a historic part of Phoenix.
The mother-daughter team began their journey with the idea of creating a convivial gathering place to share their love of food and wine. They started with a small apartment space before moving to their three story building with plenty of light and old world charm. Even in their tiny first apartment shop, Marjorie was set on having a Lacanche range.
This book is the perfect Mother’s Day gift if your mom loves to cook, eat, drink wine, shop for fresh ingredients, or has a love for France or French things. The book is filled with beautiful photos, seasonal recipes, and lovely table settings and gatherings.
Annie
Thanks for this very informative post. I have made a request from both Libraries here in the Valley of the Sun. Also a Mother’s Day request!
Can’t wait to get this book. I thought I was finished buying books…..
Karen! I hope you get this book for Mother’s Day! I’m a big fan of libraries, but I would never want to return this one! It’s gorgeous!
love Madelines, the lemon too!
this duo is living my dream, and after being there recently, I am desperate to live the dream. off to check out their Instagram
thanks Annie & happy Mothers day to you!
debra
Debra! Me too! Girls trip??
So funny! The madeleines were one of my first recipes also. Then gougères and the. Working my way up to Coq au Vin. Have you been to one of their classes? So wonderful!
Janet- I have not been to a class, but I am dreaming of going! I think it would be quite memorable and a great adventure to build a trip around! At least that’s what I’ve been telling my husband! Let me know if you make the Coq au Vin!