Sally Schmitt, best known as the chef/founder of The French Laundry in Yountville, always put family first when balancing the needs of her five children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren ...

Despite The French Laundry’s reputation for famously elaborate food, this refreshing soup is a breeze to make at home. Instructions: Mix all the ingredients except the balsamic vinegar together in a ...

Coffee and doughnuts may be a classic combination, but it takes on added allure when the combo's on the menu at the French Laundry, considered by many critics to be one of the top restaurants in the ...

Thomas Keller’s Roulade of Duck with Creamed Corn & Morel Mushroom Sauce is a refined and elegant dish from The French ...

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A question editors often ask a writer is: “Who are you writing for?” “Who is your audience?” These same questions came to mind as I opened chef Thomas Keller’s newest book, “The French Laundry, Per Se ...

As a cook, I am prone to enthusiasms and sometimes, perhaps more often than occasionally, they can be a bit excessive. I readily admit that. But, please, trust me on this one: Frozen gougeres are the ...

As co-founder of the French Laundry, chef Sally Schmitt is a pioneer of California cuisine. Her tortilla soup, a version of which she served at the Napa Valley restaurant, reflects her place in the ...

Despite The French Laundry’s reputation for famously elaborate food, this refreshing soup is a breeze to make at home. Instructions: Mix all the ingredients except the balsamic vinegar together in a ...