Every year around this time, my mind invariably fills with thoughts of France. In my former life as a cruise director, Tony and I spent several spring seasons sailing around the western coast of ...

These chamomile madeleines are light, tender, and softly floral, sweetened with honey for a warm, rounded finish. Chamomile ...

Makes 12 madeleines. Resting time: 2 to 3 hours. Baking time: 9 to 10 minutes. Recipe by Fabrice le Bourdat, baker-pastry chef of the bakery Blé sucré, is from “Let’s Eat France!” by François-Régis ...

Professional cook and baker David Lebovitz continues his observations about cooking and the culinary culture of France with a cookbook dedicated to remastering classic French dishes. This recipe is ...

There are a few classics a serious baker must absolutely master. For the serious Francophile baker — or the baker with a literary interest — the list of classics most certainly includes a madeleine.

The other day I came home from the farmers market with so much zucchini the overflow from my refrigerator filled a big bowl on my counter. Every time I walked by I was torn between admiring the still ...