Join cookbook author and food writer Rebecca Firkser for a lively conversation and virtual cooking demonstration inspired by her cookbook, Galette!: Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie. Rebecca will show us how to make one of her favorite seasonal galettes while taking us behind the scenes of her career in food—from creating recipes in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen to food styling for NYT Cooking YouTube videos to writingcookbooks (not just her own!). 

We’ll hear what goes into developing and testing recipes, creating cookbooks from scratch, and bringing the recipes to life through photo and video. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover why the rustic galette may just be the easiest—and most versatile—pie you’ll ever make. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, you may even find some inspiration for your holiday table!

Rebecca Firkser is a Brooklyn-based writer and recipe developer. She’s currently a Test Kitchen Editor at Bon Appétit; her work has also appeared in publications such as NYT Cooking, Food52, TASTE, and Eater. Rebecca’s debut cookbook, Galette!, is available wherever books are sold. She also writes a newsletter, Nickel & Dine, celebrating budget-friendly food.