Did you take French in high school? If so, you probably learned that "gâteau" (or "gâteaux" in plural) means "cake." But here's a tasty bit of food history — while the French use "gâteau" for any sort ...

Author Aleksandra Crapanzano, who lived in Paris as a child, has written a charming new book on French confections. In "Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes," she tells the story of ...

A three-tiered chocolate meringue, bittersweet chocolate filling, a soft, yet crunchy texture – this is one of my favourite party desserts. It’s big and bold and this gateau can be turned into a real ...