As I write my 1,000th column, I am reminded of the most wonderful bites/tastes I have experienced. This recipe for gougères is the perfect one to celebrate, and it was included in a fun new book—“Retro Recipes” by Bobby Hicks—that landed on my desk recently.
Imagine other dishes such as vinegar pie, tomato aspic, biscuits, chicken divan, and those famous JELL-O salads from long ago. “Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist” is a modern cook’s love letter to the past.




