Zoë François

1 month ago | zoefrancois.substack.com | Zoë François

Zoë’s Baking Academy this month will be my Banana Pudding! I wanted to share this just in case any of you would like to get started on it. Look for my full post on it next week + a YouTube Live next weekend, Saturday March 8, 2025 at 1 p.m. CST. See you there!It’s finally warming up here in Minnesota and in the spirit of spring I’m baking up my bright Lemon Curd Pound Cake. Looking for something simple + lovely? Tres Leches Cake is packed with richness and flavor.

2 months ago | susanality.substack.com | Zoë François |Jessie Sheehan |Susan Spungen

As I write this, after waking up to the news of the terrifying wildfires in L.A., I'm hoping that all of you who live in the area are safe, and that firefighters are able to get the blazes under control soon. As I have recently become more aware of the devastation that even a small fire can cause, my heart goes out to anyone who has lost their home or had to endure the terror of having to flee, not knowing what they will find when they return.

Dec 3, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Zoë François

Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Lauren McAnelly / Prop Styling by Alexandria Juhl Active Time:35 minsTotal Time: 3 hrsServings:20 to 25 Yield:20 to 25 cookies What makes a chocolate chip cookie “perfect” might be subjective, but these oversize cookies from baking pro Zoë Francois are undeniably delicious. François’s recipe yields four-inch, chocolate-packed cookies with golden crisp edges and chewy interiors.

Nov 18, 2024 | whattocook.substack.com | Caroline Chambers |Zoë François

Hi and welcome to day one of the What to Cook holiday gift guide bonanza!!The first night of Hanukah and Christmas line up for the first time in 19 years, AKA it’s a Chrismukkah! In the year of Hot Rabbi, this feels almost too good to be true. Every day this week, I’ll be sharing a couple of (highly vetted!) gift guides to help make holiday shopping for the people in your life be as easy and special as possible.

Oct 13, 2024 | zoefrancois.substack.com | Zoë François

It’s been a particularly prolific cookbook season. Typically, I’ll receive a dozen new cookbooks between September and December. It’s only the middle of October and 18 shiny new books, including Zoë Bakes Cookies, have graced my kitchen. I love cookbooks more than just about anything, so this is my favorite time of year and I am super excited to dive into them all. Most of the books sent to me are of the baking variety but on occasion, I dive into the savory books as well.