Power Puff Girl
Geri Peacock likes to keep it simple, both in the ingredients
she uses at Cherbourg Bakery ( cherbourgbakery.com) in
Columbus, Ohio, and by not making much of a fuss that her
entire menu is gluten- and nut-free. Instead, she focuses on
a few local ingredients and artisanal family recipes to give
her bakery a classic, quaint French charm. “Our goal is to
just make it great. Period. Good ingredients — that’s the key.”
Peacock grew up with these homemade puffs, which she
remembers her mother filling with savory salads, so she was
particularly happy to transform them into a sweet treat for
her patrons. Your senses will be overwhelmed by the classic
crunchy shell and billowy, rich cream. —JACQUELINE RAPOSO
