French At Heart

French at Heart is a beautiful cookbook about living well the French way from the founders of the Cook’s Atelier cooking school in Burgundy. Written by mother-and-daughter duo Kendall Smith Franchini and Marjorie Taylor, it celebrates simple, joyful meals shared around the table wherever you call home. Inspired by life in Beaune, the book reflects the French appreciation for slowing down and finding pleasure in everyday moments.

Inside, you’ll find more than 100 approachable recipes for classic dishes such as Salade Niçoise, Duck Confit and Tarte Tatin – meals the authors cook for their own family. Alongside the recipes are thoughtful ideas for creating memorable gatherings, from building the perfect cheese or charcuterie board to curating a French-inspired pantry or kitchen garden. It’s a cookbook that reminds us that cooking is about more than food – it’s about the simple rituals that make time around the table truly special.