Author Aleksandra Crapanzano, who lived in Paris as a child, has written a charming new book on French confections. In "Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes," she tells the story of ...

The recipe for plain yogurt cake! The easy, very soft dessert that everyone has already made, children and adults alike! This traditional French recipe, born in the 1950s, has become a true classic of ...

Living in Paris as a child, Aleksandra Crapanzano observed the ease with which chic Parisians could tie a silk scarf, transforming the most basic attire into an elegant ensemble in seconds. That ...

One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient's container is as crucial as the ingredient itself. Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, ...

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One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient's container is as crucial as the ingredient itself. Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, ...