Lucie Franc de Ferriere On Buttercream Secrets & Her Debut Baking Book

In this heartfelt episode of Radio Cherry Bomb, host Carrie Diamond welcomes Lucie Franc de Ferriere, the beloved baker behind the East Village bakery 'Lucy from Lucy', to discuss her debut cookbook, 'Cake from Lucy'. The book, a labor of love spanning three years, blends her French upbringing with her New York City bakery life, featuring family recipes, seasonal treats, and a deeply personal narrative. Lucie shares the challenges of launching her bakery while writing the book, the pivotal role of her supportive husband Capri and her mother, and the profound influence of her grandmother—a WWII resistance fighter and Buddhist practitioner whose legacy lives on in her Madeleine recipe. The conversation dives into Lucie’s buttercream secrets, her preference for less sweet, more textured desserts like the coffee walnut meringue cake, and her unique approach to baking that values authenticity over perfection. She also reveals her upcoming book tour, which includes pop-ups, conversations with fellow bakers, and a celebration at her own bakery with signed copies and community cake slices. Throughout, Lucie radiates warmth, humor, and a quiet confidence rooted in her roots and resilience.