I ride my bike like a stone-cold maniac. I tear through the streets, whip around corners, weave through cars, and am otherwise reckless. If I look cocky on my bike… that’s because I’m usually listening to Jay-Z rap me things about being super rich and super awesome… and it translates into my pedal. There comes a time in every bike ride when I have a decision to make. I’m probably tired. I’m probably thirsty. I’m definitely wanting french fries and/or wine. The decision is this: up the hill? or around the hill?
Take the hill or glide the easy way home?
I always take the hill. It’s just a thing. I can’t let myself slide home, not sweaty, and not out of breath. Always take the hill.
To be clear… I’m not friends with the hill. I hate the hill. The hill is totally not cool. But! I always have to tackle that thing.
I think I try to live my whole life by always taking the challenge. It’s hard, right? It feels totally nerve-wracking. It’s all kicking and screaming. Sometimes taking the challenge happens in front of a whole crowd of happy strangers. Sometimes it’s just you, alone in the kitchen, putting together a quiche with ingredients you’ve never used before. Whichever way it happens… always take the dang hill. It takes your breath away, in the best way possible.
As you know, I’m currently taking on the awesome challenge of a national book tour for the Joy the Baker Cookbook. No biggie…. um, total biggie! These past weeks have been the most nerve-wracking, exhilarating, and exciting times in my life. Truly. Meeting you… meeting YOU has been 100% incredible. More amazing than I ever could have imagined.
I want you to see this incredible journey! I’ve been up and down the west coast, and I made a very special stop at the French Laundry in Yountville, California. I made friends with their gardener, I chef-ed it up in their test kitchen, and I made a quiche using the new gluten-free flour called Cup4Cup. It’s awesome.
The book tour journey has blown my mind! And!! It’s not over! I’m so excited to see you in the midwest and east coast in the coming weeks.
Peep the video! You’re in it! It’s the real deal.
Thank you Chef Keller, Mimi, Lena, Tucker, Tracy, and of course… Michael.
Because I was so inspired by this last week of book touring, I came home for a few days and wanted to give Cup4Cup gluten-free flour a try in my own kitchen. I’m totally into it! This is not a sponsored post. This is me taking on the challenge of gluten-free baking, and being totally amazed by how easy it was. I’m excited and I want to share… plain and simple.
Bike riding, book touring, or baking… always take the hill!
We’re here because we’re making a quiche.
Let’s get down to it!
Gluten-free flour is whisked with sugar, salt, and cold cold butter, too!
Shaggy is good when it comes to pie dough.
I added an egg yolk to the cold buttermilk for this crust. The yolk helps the whole crust bind like a champ.
… we should always and forever be binding like champs.
Give this dough a good sprinkling of flour, and we’re in business. The business of pie dough… clearly.
Any cracks in the crust can easily be mended by pressing the area together with fingers.
It’s not heart surgery. Just get in there and mend.
So… even the dough scraps taste good to snack on.
Unless you’re the kind of person that totally freaks out at consuming raw eggs… then don’t snack. And don’t tell anyone that I snacked either. Cool?
The quiche filling is simple.
Asparagus to start. Small rounds are sauteed in just a bit of butter, and treated with salt and pepper.
Green onions… because I like to mimic the shape of the asparagus rounds. This quiche totally has a theme. Round.
Eggs, milk, and cream. If you’re a vegan this is probably really gross.
Sharp cheddar cheese.
Gruyere is also a dream come true.
Anticipation feels good.
Bake already!
Look how beautifully golden and flaky this crust is. Can you even believe it’s gluten-free? I can’t. I totally can’t. It’s everything I want it to be!
I love how creamy and fluffy this quiche is. It’s also studded with green Spring vegetables… and I’m just smitten. The crust holds its shape and maintains its alluringly crisp texture. I genuinely can’t tell that it’s gluten-free. Cup4Cup made the challenge of gluten-free baking a total breeze in this recipe. I don’t have a lot of gluten-free baking experience, an this It’s a win.
Oh.. also, kitten… just so you know: just because you’re sitting close to it, does not mean it’s yours. K?
Gluten-Free Asparagus Quiche
makes one 9-inch quiche
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups Cup4Cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup buttermilk
For the Filling:
1 1/2 cups diced asparagus
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
6 large eggs
1 cup milk (I used 2 percent)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
pinch of salt and coarse ground pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or Gruyere cheese
To Make the Crust:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and, using your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture. Quickly break the butter down into the flour mixture, some butter pieces will be the size of oat flakes, some will be the size of peas. In a small bowl, stir together the egg yolk and buttermilk. Create a well in the butter and flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture. Use a fork to bring to dough together. Try to moisten all of the flour bits. On a lightly floured work surface, dump out the dough mixture. It will be moist and shaggy. Sprinkle generously with flour. That’s perfect. Shape dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Allow dough to rest in the fridge while you assemble the filling. Dough is easiest to roll out when it’s cold and rested.
When you’re ready to roll out the crust, on a well-floured work surface, gently roll out the pie crust into about an 11-inch circle. Press together any spots that might tear. Carefully lift down and place into the 9-inch pie plate. Use a pairing knife to trim the edges of pie dough, leaving about 1/2 inch extra dough overhang. Fold the excess dough under and crimp with fingers.
To Make the Filling:
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add the sliced vegetables and saute until bright green and slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, remove from heat, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and a bit of salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Add the cooked vegetables to the unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the vegetables. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and top with more cheese.
Carefully place quiche in oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until quiche puffs up and does not have a loose giggle when shaken lightly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least an hour. Serve warm or cool. Quiche will last, well wrapped in the refrigerator, for up to three days.
251 Responses
As someone who is a true long time lover of yours and a Celiac, I am so incredibly excited to see you experimenting in the gluten-free world!
I love quiches, but never have tried an asparagus quiche. Thanks for the idea!
I skipped the gluten free crust but made the quiche recipe. It turned out perfectly. My boys were iffy but once I called it an omelet pie instead of a quiche, they gobbled it down.
That GF crust and dough is gorgeous. I used to be a great baker and now I have to do everything GF and trying out these GF dough alternatives and flours that are goopy and don’t knead and things has been so pathetic and sad and I think all those GF home bakers are crazy when they say there is no difference. This recipe made my day!
May I please ask where I can get that plate the quiche is on? It’s beautiful!!!
Looks amazing <3 but is it possible to replace the milk with soy milk, or perhaps rice milk? Thank you :D
hm… i’m not sure that soy or rice milk have the same protein and binding qualities of cow’s milk. without having tested an alternative for this recipe I can’t say for sure.
Not only will I attempt to make this recipe sometime in the near future [if I can convince myself to TRY making quiche. You mentioned biking up a hill/taking the challenge? Okay, fine], but I will forever think of “If I look cocky on my bike… that’s because I’m usually listening to Jay-Z rap me things about being super rich and super awesome…” when I listen to Jay-Z. You had me laughing out loud!
I followed your crust recipe using Bob’s Red Mill biscuit and baking flour because it’s what I had on hand. My gluten-eating family LOVED it, and I am so grateful for something so satisfying and simple, so thank you. This summer it is going to be put to use for several things, not the least of which will be a strawberry-rhubarb pie- that I will proudly serve my family. Also, I used your base for the quiche and it was perfection.
Ok – so let me start with this:
OH MY GOSH!!! This is roll my eyes back in my head fantastic!!!!!
Now that we have THAT out of the way!! :-) ……
My husband makes quiche for us all the time, and it’s great for a quickie week night meal. This recipe took time, but the result was amazing. The filling was like a light fluffy souffle, soft and flavorful, with a delicately browned cheese top. The crust was light and flaky, exactly what you would want with the souffle like filling. And for gluten free, the flavor and texture was excellent. We (the two of us) finished off an entire half of this recipe for dinner tonight, served with LaBrea bake it at home roasted garlic bread, and a simple spinach salad with red wine/olive oil vinaigrette with cherry tomatoes. Perfect combination!! I am very much looking forward to making this again, and changing it up a bit! (husband thinks it needs bacon) ;-)
So here are the changes I had to make given what I had on hand:
I used King Arthur all purpose gluten free flour. The crust (prior to baking) was VERY dry, I should have added a tiny bit more liquid to help it hold together. But it still baked up extremely well. It was just difficult to get in the pan.
I used a vintage glass 9in Pyrex pie pan, and it did not hold all the egg mixture (about 1/4 Cup). I think I would have been perfectly ok using a 10in pan.
I did not have buttermilk, so we did the good ol’ substitute of adding lemon juice to milk, and it worked perfectly fine.
We did not buy Gruyere because it was $10 for 8oz!! Yikes!!! So we bought store brand block of swiss, grated it up, and it was still fantastic.
I used skim milk instead of 2% and didn’t miss a bit of the flavor or texture.
Dang — that was one awesome quiche!!! Love your blog!! <3 Thank you!!!!!
~Liza
I am so incredibly amazed by the your journey. Huge applause for you and your accomplishments. Not Your Ordinary Recipes
I’m going to feature your yummy cooks on my blog. Awesome work! Keep it going
Gah, now you got me in tears! This is so amazing. You are so inspiring and have such a sweet and lively spirit! Can’t believe you got to cook at The French Laundry. You lucky, lucky, lady! I would have been terrified. This is a beautiful post!
I made this combo with a tablespoon of dried fines herbes added to the egg/cream. Spring times a thousand!! Love the blog and the book! <3
Hi! I have been attempting to access your book tour schedule and have been unsuccessful. Any suggestions? I am voting for you in the Saveur challenge. Good luck!!
Just prepped the crust for our easter brunch. THANK YOU for this recipe :)
Hi Joy,
I would like to second Emilee’s question and ask what the gluten free to regular flour substitution ratio is for this recipe…I’m planning on making this for Easter Brunch but my family LOVES gluten!
Love your blog SO much,
Maggie
So I took some liberties with the recipe…
I used regular flour instead of gluon-free flour.
I used mozzarella instead of gruyere.
I caramelized chopped onions instead of using the stem part.
I steamed the asparagus to cook all the way through.
I also ran out of milk and so I used heavy cream, and then ran out of that too and so used about a 1/4 cup of water to make up the difference.
I just made this in a pretty white dish instead of a pie plate.
It was so pretty despite all of its discrepancies. And then I ate it and it was DELICIOUS. I had way too much of it right before I go to bed, but it was SO good.
Thanks, Joy.
This post is such a pleasure to read Joy, as always. For one, the gluten free thing means more to me and my loved ones than sometimes people give it credit for, so thank you for not leaving it by the way side because it is difficult and doesn’t come out “normal.” I know I can always look to you for resources when it comes to alternative baking and cooking, and also for a daily dose of “she’s awesome and now I remember why I’m awesome too” of sorts. I too listen to Jay Z sing about people being rich and it makes me feel freaking amazing and “it gets the people going!”. I too hate hills (of all sorts, figuratively and literally) but try to take them on as much as I can feasibly take. And knowing that you do/feel/experience these things too really brings the world back down to me and I feel like a great part of it and that is special. I am so excited for you and your book tour and though we have never met (I say trying my best to not sound stalker-like) I consider you a friend in life and in blogosphere. Congratulations on all of great things that you’ve accomplished these last few weeks!
This looks soooo great. I really hope to find some asparagus next week on the market. I linked a picture from this post, I hope it is ok. Please let me know.
Oh, and by the way: I really really like your sweet little kitten!
Just made this quiche for dinner — it was really great! My pan was 8-inches on the bottom but 11-inches at the top, so the crust didn’t quite make it over the top, but the quiche puffed up right to the edge of the crust without overflowing. Used regular flour instead of gluten-free flour, and it turned out just right! It wasn’t as dense as I was hoping but I probably just didn’t wait long enough; I couldn’t! Also made the “not-so-vegan garlic bread” from the cream of mushroom soup recipe… it was fantastic! The family loved it. Thank you, Joy :)
I have never made quiche, but now that you’ve, once again, proved that something that looks difficult, isn’t! I can’t wait to scratch that off my list of ‘things I will do someday’. :)
I had to watch this again to make sure I wasn’t dreaming and this really happened. It did happen and you are a stahhhhhhh !!
Great video Joy, you had me teary eyed by the end. After following your website for so long, I remember the wedding cake you did, bourbon ice cream and the first recipe I made, the oven cooked/baked fries. That one stuck because I’m the same when meeting strangers (you’ll have to look it up now). It’s great seeing you out meeting all your fans. There are a lot of us. Keep cooking and hopefully see you on the east coast for an autograph.
You know, I still look in the mailbox hoping to see a letter written in crayon. :-)
toronto or bust on the next book tour?
i have not tried cup for cup as of yet despite the acclaim around the gluten free world – specific shout out to gluten free girl.
it seems to hold up and roll like a dream. i am going to suggest it to those lovely loved ones that try to take on the scary ass world of gluten free baking.
your quiche looks delish. with a side of savoury waffle it’s likely i wouldn’t move till the late afternoon.
congrats on the great production value of your video. it’s really quite good and i’m really a sucker for production highlights.
congrats!
Your video make ME get all teary. I’m so happy that you’re having such an amazing experience. I wish I’d been able to get out to see you at Omnivore! Can’t believe I missed it.
Also, the crimping on your pie crust is quite lovely.
This looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to make a quiche but have never known what to make but this sounds perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!
Just…lovely. You, the food, that pretty little napkin under the food. It’s all lovely.
I will definitely be trying this for a family gathering. My momma’s gluten free so I’ve been trying to collect as many GF recipes as I can!
Hey Joy,
Just received my En- joy gift … In Australia!!
Thank you
I love quiches and recently am trying out Gluten Free. Everything you make always looks so pretty and delicious. I can’t wait to try it myself!
So awesome! I love the video.
This video is simply awesome!!!! You look great and your book is a total success. You deserve it!
Just got your new cookbook in the mail. Can’t wait to make something. Thanks Stella
oh girl. how do I get to be you when I grow up?! book tour…french laundry…sweet bikeriding. jealous. and smitten with your blog.:)
Woah nelly! how that camera adds so many pounds to my face :) but I am so thrilled that you made this and that all of us readers get to be a part of this special time in your life in such a interpersonal way.
I HAVE to try this GF pie crust ASAP!! =)
I very much enjoy your blog but posting an ad for a restaurant and their new product is really not cool.
This looks amazing! Can regular flour be substituted for the gluten-free flour, or is there some compensation that needs to be made?
What a beautiful video and a beautiful person you are!! Made me tear up :) so happy for you!!
Your dad looks so much like you!
this looks so good! i am totally gluten free lately! only i am dairy free too, and i’m just stymied when it comes to a dairy free pie crust. any advice on making a dairy free pie crust with a decent texture? until i get that figured out, i’m probably off pies. sad, sad, sad.
Thank you Joy. For sharing the video. I watch movies and shows analyzing the way they come together. I love that. Showing us the visit to the garden at The French Laundry was a part of the story. My sister is an accomplished chef that has cooked for the likes of Oprah and the Princess of Sweden. But I only want to hear her stories about what went on in the kitchen, how did she end up with the dishes that were served or if something failed at crunch time how did she get creative? Thank you for including your thought processes and feelings. That paints the whole picture. And imagine my surprise when I walked into the Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA and saw the sign that stated that you’d be there that evening. I wasn’t available that evening to pronounce my gratitude for sharing on your blog! I pouted for quite a while.
~ I am thoroughly enjoying your book.
That video was fanfreakingtastic. Seriously. And the quiche? It looks divine.
You and that farmer make a cute couple!
I thought so, too!!
Oh! How is wish I got to meet you!i didn’t get to:( and the French landuery looks and sound amazing !!!!!!!!! Thank you for charing!!! Hope I can meet you some day!! Whants to be your best friend , Camille
talk about a dream come true – cooking in the french laundry test kitchen? *swoon*
this quiche looks like it could be the best part of my weekend, so it’s going to happen.
This all looks so exciting, please can you bring the tour to the UK??
Every time I have made quiche the crust is not well cooked at the bottom, I have tried using a lower temperature but there must be something I’m not doing right, any sugestions? Thank you!
What a beautiful video. You are amazing, Joy!
Not to ignore the beautiful quiche, but what an exciting and heart-warming video! I loved watching it, and reading about your fantastic experience on your book tour.
Such a cute video! Thanks for sharing, it’s so fun to see all these new adventures!
Wow. When I asked you about FL during your visit at Books Inc (SF), I had no idea. Just amazing. I never made it to the restaurant, but I did say hello to the chickens. Congratulations on everything you have accomplished, the video brought tears to my eyes!
A French Laundry visit?? Jealous!
OMG!! I jumped on your site today to ask what your favorite vegetarian cookbook is, BUT after watching your video I’m CRYING!! and clapping and smiling like a crazy woman!! I had the privilege to meet you at one of your SF book signings. You are amazing Joy! You’re not only an inspiration, but a MAJOR bright spot in the world.
I was wondering how Cup4Cup flour was. I’ve had such bad experiences with gluten free flours in the past that I had given up hope. Sounds like it was a winner. I’ll have to try it out.
Congratulations on your amazing book and tour, Joy. You’re awesome and I absolutely adore this blog. Love from Courtney in Australia.
this quiche looks spectacular! I’ll definitely have to check out the cup4cup flour myself…thanks for sharing! congrats as well on the cookbook! it’s bloggers like you that give other food bloggers inspiration for continuing to do what they love!
Awesomesauce! So happy for you and more success coming your way!!!!!
ps: Any chance of getting over to Orlando, FL for your book tour? I’ll take you to Disney in exchange ;)
You are so awesome Joy! Congrats on everything! & I loved that video! Very inspiring :)
What a great post! I am passing this on to my friend who has to cook gluten free. Thank you!!!
You’re so lovely in this video. Great to see you this way. Is there any chance there’ll be booksignings in Germany some day? I would stand in the front row.
So love this. As with all of your recipe’s, it’s awesome!
what?!
1. the quiche looks A-MAZ-ING. can’t wait to find the cup4cup flour!
2. i cried during that video. i only started when i saw you crying. I’ve been reading the blog since the start and its amazing seeing your progress. happy things for you!
Loved the video! I hope you do more… Good luck with the rest of the book tour. Wish you were coming to Maine! BTW- your hair looked really sweet twisted and pulled back behind your head….fun spring do!
As usual, this post makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
I’m just so happy for you! I love that your Dad was there, camera in tow!
Although I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 years now, I am so crazy in love with your cookbook. The love and happiness in each page is palpable, and it takes a great writer to do that :)
oh joy! I wish I had known you were in SF, I would have come to a book signing to meet you! Congrats on your book m’dear! I’m gonna amazon it :) can’t wait to read/cook from it!
This is totally awesome in so many ways. Although I’m not waiting patiently to meet you at the book signings, it’s just a pleasure to get to know you through the website. You are a GREAT person, a great cook and deserve everything that comes your way. Rock it. Hug it out.
This is totally awesome! Way to go on living your dream, Joy! It’s really inspiring to see you enjoying life so much and sharing love all around.
Always love your dishes and linens! Looks delicious.
Joy- a practically welled up in tears watching this video! You are so lovely and amazing, and deserve everything that has come to you. So much love! xoxo
Love the idea of this recipe. I made you orange-chocolate pound cake this week(gluten-free) and it was a success. Just add 1/2 tsp.xanthum gum per cup of flour and, most importantly, gluten-free flour. I Used the RedMill gluten-free flour. Where do you find the Cup4Cup? Very curious to know.
William and Somona. There’s a link above in the post!
Come to the UK Joy! London specifically :-)
Joy, I’m crying watching this video. My eyes are so filled with tears that I can barely see the keyboard right now. Watching you at all the book signings meeting everyone in person all at once, after being at home behind a computer screen for so long, must have been a shocking and overwhelming experience. I’m absolutely killing myself that I didn’t go to the one in LA! But after watching this, I almost feel like I was there. I can’t wait to meet you one of these days! I’m so proud of you.
You are so beautiful Joy! thanks for the video, it’s nice to hear your voice! :)
hmmm, i love quiche!
definitely going to give this one a try :)
xo, cheyenne
I cannot tell you how much I loved the video – more videos please! You are such an inspiration.
I always listen to Jay-Z when I’m working out too! Loved watching the video of your week as well – thank you for taking the challenges and all your hard work!
It looks like you had a wonderful experience at The French Laundry! The fact that they use their own garden grown produce and fresh eggs brings a very respectable and authentic element to their menu – I wish more restaurants were like this! Your quiche looks fresh and delicious!
Oh my gosh Joy, I got teary watching that video. I’m so proud of you and I’ve been a fan of your blog for awhile (even though I rarely comment..yep, I’m a lurker). You are so genuine in all your posts which is why I think a lot of people can relate to you.
That tour of the French Laundry looks as amazing and I want a slice of that quiche in my belly right now.
Good luck on the rest of your book tour and I’m SUPER excited to bake a bunch of the recipes in your book in the near future :)
I think your kitten wants a tuna quiche. =)
Joy! I totally just cried during your video! It could be that I have been studying for hours and it is well past midnight here so exhaustion is kicking in…but it probably because we have all been able to see the work and love you have put into the cookbook! My friend and I are having a Joy the baking day Sunday! Thanks for using your gifts well and sharing with us! Just wish I lived closer to NYC. Raleigh, NC is full of supporters!
Coolest.video.EVER!!! Way to go Joy!!!
I wish you were coming to the true midwest, AKA Oklahoma because then I could come to your book signing! Regardless, I love you and your delicious recipes and can’t wait to buy your book!
Oh, how I love quiche! I love asparagus too… I’m so gonna try this recipe. With regular flour though cos over here, GF stuff is not available. :-( Will still taste amazing, right?
Yes! I agree: always take the hill (whilst exercising/in life). Keep on keepin’ on with your current fabulous hill. (I also loved: “we should always and forever be binding like champs.” That’s right we should. Bind together and take the hill!)
Love the video and getting to see a little clip of your book signings! You need to come to Boston! :D
The Quiche looks so yummy! Quiche is one of my favorite things ever, I’ll be making this this weekend!
Ah, may I just say that your site is wonderfully refreshing! While there are times that I’m thankful for the old stand-by’s, when I’m trolling for new and exciting things to bake, I want ….well….new and exciting! I adore your fun combinations, and new takes on poor beaten, dead-horse recipes. I am very happy to have found you:)!
p.s. I’m not sure what it is…but something about the simple, unassuming presentation of recipes that would usually frighten me(…i.e. anything that involves cutting butter into flour or….yeast, eep…)makes them a little less daunting. Count me doubly appreciative( the pictures don’t hurt either….)
Besos
this looks beautiful!
I love asparagus but I am not too fond of quiches
unless it’s spinach cream cheese quiche!
mmmm!
Beautiful quiche. Super cool video. And I’ll be in the crowd this weekend at the Chicago signing!
I have been avoiding the hill that is my 15 pg research paper. But I will start it now! You are awesome thank you. And I know once I get over the hill life on the other side will be so much better :)
Love love loved the video, Joy! It was so heart-felted that, I’ll admit, I got a little teary-eyed. I love your blog, not just for the great recipes but also for your hilarious and warm personality! You deserve everything you’ve accomplished! Congrats!
Love the crust. It’s hard to do even when it’s not gluten free!
That.was.awesome. Good things are coming your way … because you put good things with the world.
Joy, not only do you inspire me to make amazing food, but you also inspire me to push forward no matter how challenging the road may look ahead. I’ve always been the kind of person to want to stay comfortable, but my life is heading in the direction of a “gigantic hill” and I totally appreciate how you speak the truth about those kinds of times. Scary, challenging and sometimes unknown, but some times just just have to meet them head on no matter what. Thank you for being like a best friend who has some of the best advice with out even knowing it.
thank you so much Mariah! i’m totally rooting for you!
Joy, oh wow! The video was so gogreous. Congrats! I’ve been reading your blog for years now, I’m only 16, but don’t usually comment. I don’t know why, I think its beacause I’m too shy and don’t know what to say. But your video was so beautiful, actually it almost made me tear up for some reason, I felt like I should say something. I was so excited when I found out that you wrote a cookbook, and so happy for you. The quiche looks amazing, especially the crust. I know how hard it is to make good gluten free crust. I’ve done lost of experimenting with gluten free stuff to see if it helps my athsma, but I’ve never actually used a premade gluten free flour. You should think of coming to Canada on a book tour, I’d totally be there.You’re such an inspiration Joy, actually I’ve been thinking of starting a blog for a while and now I want to even more after seeing this video. Well, God bless.
thank you so much for taking the time to comment! you’re lovely!
Amazing video! Also, you let my aunt make a video of you saying hi to my mom and me at your (one of your?) Portland book signing. Totally awesomesauce, you’re the greatest!
What a sweet video! I was smiling the whole time! It’d be super cool if you and your book tour came to Canada – we love you here too :)
Hi Joy! Your video made my night… so amazing! You are such an incredible person. I hope you decide to come to Kansas City in the near future (it’s such a great city)… would love to meet you and get my cookbook signed! :)
I love the cloth napkin today. I’m newer to following your blog, so maybe its been around. But yes, love it, and I also love you! You’re great.
The video! The tour! It’s all so amazing and you deserve every bit of it. Even the gluten free crust…because it looks like it was super tasty.
Hi Joy.
LOVED watching that video. I’ll have to put the French Laundry on my stop-off list when I travel to the US this year.
I can’t help but watch with a bit of jealousy at all the lucky people who got to meet you over the last few weeks! We would love to have you in Australia! Its a cool place! You should definitely come round some day :D
Oh, Joy. It’s going to sound strange since I don’t really know you, but I’m so proud of you! What an exciting adventure you’re on.
AND your video is PERFECT! so fun & so inspiring! Thanks!!
This is wonderful! My sister has just recently begun to eat gluten free. It’s definitely a chore, but knowing about this crust could be semi miraculous!
We have the same blazer! Zara right? It’s my business-lady blazer too.
My brother brought fertile chicken eggs home from school when we were little (with permission!). When they hatched out – and had particularly feathery legs – he became *convinced* they were eagles. The delusion went on for about 6 months until reality and disappointment set in. The video is gorgeous.
So enjoying seeing you enjoying your book tour. Many, many congratulations.
x
aaaaa hahahahahhaaaa! eagles!!!! hilarious! and yes… totes zara!
I love the “take the hill” idea. I always say, “I enjoy a challenge” whenever anyone suggests I take the easy route or not do a certain thing because it’s a bit harder than the alternative. How are we ever supposed to learn and grow if we don’t push ourselves outside our comfort zone every once in awhile?
I’m glad to see from the comments that I’m not the only one who got a little teary in the video! Seeing you signing at Barnes and Noble makes me wish SO bad that you were coming to the store I work at. I’d even practice my Tracy/Oprah voice just so I could announce your arrival! (I don’t think I could pull it off though..) Congrats on everything!
Joy! You are a true inspiration. What a wonderful young girl you are! I’ve told you this before but really… the sweetest. I could feel your appreciation and love through this video.
I love C4C flour!! I found it around the holidays after it a friend told me about it so I could make gluten-free treats for the niece and nephew, and it is amazing!! Even my very picky soul-mate kept stealing the 6 year-old’s treats. If it also makes great pie crust, then we are really in business!
Joy, you are too cute! I loved the video! I’m glad you are having such a wonderful book tour and that so many people are coming out to support you! :)
I love reading your blog. I can’t eat gluten but I love reading your blog because of your photos and writing style and because when you do post something that I can make its always EXACTLY what I want to eat! So thanks. I am a maker of gluten free pies and quiches. I mix all of the flours up myself (which is a bit of a pain). The good news about quiches and pies made with gluten free flours is that they do not get soggy the way a normal pie crust does after a few days. Excellent for packing quiche for lunch all week long.
joy-
thanks so much for the gluten free recipe! i just found out i’m gluten intolerant and its so much fun to find some of my favorite cooking blogs experimenting with gf stuff with me. keep them coming and best of luck on your tour! :)
xoxo Sara
Great video! Totally choked me up a little bit! Congrats on everything Joy!!!
thanks Kat!
I just discovered yours blog and I love it :) It’s amazing!
Great recipes! Your photos are great too!
The video was amazing. Congratulations to you!
And your cat is beautiful :)
Love the video! And this quiche looks super delish. Love the melty-crunchy-cheesy top!
Joy-this video makes me SO excited to meet you in Winnetka on Saturday! it’s going to be a rocking start to spring break :)
MAJ!! So proud of you. And…so thankful I was able to be apart of this. Love at you!!! Great job, Michael. (as always!!!!!!!) This is starting to feel like a yearbook note. AHHH.
K.I.T.
Joy – I love your GF recipes and hope you continue to provide your fans (GF and otherwise) with more of them. I happen to follow a GF/anti-inflammation diet but I love your blog so much I simply convert your recipes to fit my needs. Just an FYI on Cup4Cup – for anyone who is vegan (not that this was a vegan recipe) or has food intolerances to potato/corn, this flour is not for you (check the ingredients). However, it is SO simple to make your own GF all purpose flour. All you need is a kitchen scale and some idea about ratios. Shauna from Gluten-Free Girl has great posts about it. It’s fun to experiment.
Congratulations on all your success – you deserve it.
Tucker is a dream huh? married? He looked like he wanted to plant some vegetables with you. :)
Come to Canada, Joy! We love you here too!
I’m so inspired by your zest for life. Keep doing what you do. <3
I love how you’re a little off-center. I mean I love how your photos are a little off-center :) Take the hill – love it and love this quiche!
It’s things like this that make me wish I still ate cheese. Sometimes I can’t even remember what it tastes like. BTW – I would never take the hill, I’m soft and tired. But in life, like metaphor-wise I’m all for it!
love,
Shalan
First of all…BEST video ever!!!!! Magical week for you and so beautifully videoed for us to share it with you!!!! Second of all….I just got your cookbook yesterday. I did not think it was going to be as beautiful and delicious as it is. Which means it is really very beautiful and absolutely delicious! My daughter and I are marking what we are making first, then second, you get the idea. This success could not have happened to a more lovely talented woman. I’m really thrilled for you.
Mmm, that video just makes me feel warm and fuzzy and happy. So fun, and so much love!
It seems taking the hill is a theme in my life too… since I’m starting a business, running a marathon and singing in an opera this year! Yikes! You’re an inspiration Joy!
I love quiche.
Oh, Joy! I was one of those avid followers of your blog, though only for the past year because I just discovered food blogs then, and I was so excited when I heard the news about your cookbook coming out in February. I pre-ordered a copy for me and my daughter and had February 28th circled on my calendar so I could meet you and have you personalize each copy. Then I came down with the worst case of bronchitis I’ve ever had in my life and there was no way in the world I would make it to Pasadena for your first stop on the book tour. I was better by March 3rd and ready for Huntington Beach, but sadly I was still crippled by coughing fits and didn’t want to pass this horrible bronchitis to you. Fortunately, you talked about Pasadena during that week’s podcast and today’s post had the most beautiful video, not only about the tour but also about a day cooking in the French Laundry kitchen! Tears were streaming down my face as I watched it, and I see that many others who have commented here had the same response. You are proof that any dream you visualize can come true. Wishing many more wonderful experiences during this most exciting time in your life.
I LOVE the video! And living vicariously through you! What a life! I hope you’re enjoying every minute of it :)
Joy – that video was amazing. You’re like the cooking Oprah! ;-)
Love you & the book!
Incredible video Joy. So glad I had a chance to meet you. See you in Seattle again soon.
What an awesome week! You are all kinds of badass.
I’m excited to try the Cup4Cup flour!
Such a cute video and such great work you are doing…keep it up! I love your recipes and hope to have the chance to meet you one day :)
I went on a gluten free baking course last year (not because I have any allergy, but I have a coeliac friend that was basically in debt with the amount of money he was spending on shitty, supermarket gluten free bread and he always looked so sad when anyone ate a pie near him. I wanted to give him food.) and I was shocked with how easy it was after a few stern rules were in place (i.e. EVERYTHING MUST BE COLD) and just how competent it makes you feel. Its epic.
I don’t know about Jules the Cat but Pepper the Cat was always a fan of anything that had butter, cheese or cream in it. He wouldn’t have been sitting near the quiche looking stunning and slightly inquisitive in a photo, his face would have been inside the quiche.
I love this philosophy (especially as a cyclist.) I enjoy reading your blog (almost) every day, but somehow this one really resonated with me. You look so happy in the video and its wonderful to see! Its so nice that the person behind the words is exactly as genuine as I would have hoped. It makes me love my new cookbook even more. Thanks for a good start to the morning Joy!
This looks fantastic!!!
That video was absolutely beautiful! I may have teared up a bit, no biggie. So glad the book tour is going so well!
oh eff yes
A) I’m in love with your cookbook. Read through it with tea last night, in love.
B) I feel the same about Gruyere. So glad I’m not alone.
C) I’m always looking for a great gluten-free crust to bring to brunches with me for friends… this is simple, and just lovely!
First I want to say that I just LOVE your blog! So many wonderful things…..and I have saved a zillion recipes – my recipe file looks like the “Joy the Baker” file!
I did want to mention the raw egg thing. I am a former restaurant owner and food safety professional. I have eaten raw cake, cookie and pie dough all my life and thought people who worried about eggs were wingnuts.
This Christmas I was baking up a batch of super yummy gluten free sugar cookies and, of course, tasted the dough (how else do you know if you’ve creamed the sugar well enough, if there’s enough vanilla, etc.?). I probably consumed about an adult thumb’s worth of raw cookie dough.
Within one hour I was stricken with extremely violent vomiting, crippling abdominal pain and horrendous……..well, the other end. I was this sick for about 36 hours and then still having “other end” issues – bloody other end issues – for another four days. Salmonella. From that little bitty bit of raw egg.
I will never again eat raw dough. I have to say that I really DO feel that I am missing out since that was always my favorite part of the process but as sick as I was….well, it’s just not worth it.
I just want to let you know that it DOES happen and when it does, it’s no fun!
The video was completely amazing and gave me total chills. Congrats!!!
you bring a smile to my face with your talkative prose and your endless modesty. enjoy this whirlwind ride as long as you can hold on! hope you make it up to Sacramento one of these days! xoxo
I cried a little watching the video. So happy for you! You rock!
You are so freaking adorable. So happy for you!
That video is just sublime. It’s been three years since we had the most idyllic visit to Yountville- that brought back such great memories. Thank you….
Yay! I’m so happy for you and all of the awesome things you are experiencing as a result of your hard work. Much love and congratulations to you!
My dad has celiac disease, and I have always loved t bake for him. I have tried EVERY gluten free flour that is out there, and they all stink. They have a bitter taste that I cannot handle. I can resist NOTHING unless it was baked with GF flour. Then comes Chef Keller and his c4c….. He is a rock star: a perfectionist that does not fail. He goes to the end of the earth to provide PERFECT. So… of course I ordered 3 bags ($$$$$) from William and Sonoma and started baking. It was amazing flour and it tasted like regular flour. And, most importantly, it really does substitute almost perfectly, “cup for cup” for regular flour (I only had one problem and that was with Gougeres) Thank you for this recipe: we are heading to Idaho to spend a couple of weeks with my parents and I plan on making this yummy quiche! Did you ever go to LA for your tour????? Got the book, just would have loved to meet you!
so so sweet! loved watching that video. Sounds like the week has been more amazing than you could have expected. Happy to hear that, congrats to you, joy!
one reason that I love you so much is that you use buttermilk often. Totally underrated ingredient!
Good Girl for baking Gluten Free! I take most of your amazing recipes (online and in your book) and convert them since our home is GF so THANK YOU for making this delish recipe that much easier…so happy for you and your book tour experience…it seems to be changing and empowering you in the most wonderful way!
Hi Joy!! Congratulations on the launch of your new cookbook and book tour :D !! It must’ve been hard work and you will be rewarded with lots of love from all of us joythebakerlovers. After following your blog for more than 2 years, you’re still cute as ever and the inner girl has never gone away. Sending out tons of <3 from Singapore.
You are an inspiration to so many of us! Now I am going to go off and make quiche for dinner. I use my own gf flour but I have heard rave reviews about Cup4Cup.
Joy, I loved watching your video. It was beautifully put together. So happy for you and your book success:)
OMG This looks sooo good. I will totally make this when having my GF friends over for dinner. You are so incredible. Congrats on cooking at the FL and also on the Smitten post! I can’t wait to meet you in NYC!
Hi Joy!
Congrats on everything. I LOVE the video! Are you sure you don’t wan’t want to stop by Ann Arbor, MI, after you tackle Chicago? You could visit us at Zingerman’s!
ADORE quiche…and even though i’m not gluten-free, i’m totally making this one ASAP!
Oh I will be making this for an upcoming brunch. But maybe adding chopped bacon. Because I don’t think you could ever go wrong with adding bacon…
Droooooling over that one right now. Somehow my bagel for lunch just didn’t cut it :)
I love everything about this post from the quiche to the recipe to your seriously adorable kitten. I’m bummed I don’t live on the west coast because I would have loved to be at one of your book signings! I hope one day my little blog turns into something great like yours!
1. I think I have a crush on Tucker.
2. I’m a small town girl and I’m pretty sure I would still freak out over holding a warm egg too.
3. I am making quiche this weekend, for sure.
4. Is it so totally weird to say this video was inspirational and sorta made me giddy/wanting to cry? Probably really, really weird. Right? :)
What a great video and great experience. It feels kinda weird to be so happy for someone you’ve never met but, I’m so happy for you! Soak it all up :)
Loved your video, Joy! I got your cookbook and think it’s so great! I think I’ll make at least one of your pancake recipes this weekend. Oh and I just saw that your book is #1 for desserts on Amazon. GO YOU!!!
Congrats on such an amazing accomplishment with your! I’ve been a follower of your blog for a long time and have favorited dozens of recipes. I used to work at The French Laundry and totally get the magic of that place. I always love seeing it through someone else’s eyes. Best of luck and if you happen to add a stop in Washington, DC for your book tour I’ll totally be there!
You used to work there!? Bonkers.
I 2nd the Washington DC vote! I would love to meet you in real life and stop ONLY blog stalking you :)
Here in Peru we always have fresh asparagus at the markets. What we don’t have is gluten free flour, but I think I can make it with a regular one, because this quiche looks amazing…!!!
Hi Joy! I successfully made your apple pie last night – and am a VERY proud baking beginner. It’s kind of pathetic really. This quiche looks delicious and right in time for Easter… Will the crust have the same hold with regular all purpose flour? I am assuming yes but….again have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.
Joy…you are just all types of awesome. I was just watching a TED talk about vulnerability and connection, and you’re totally putting yourself out there and letting people love you. That’s hard to do! Keep it up, never apologize for who you are…and please please please come to Denver.
Kat
Taking the hill always means to do something scary. But things that scare us are usually worth it ;-)
Joy,
Always taking the hill (even when your insides are fighting the frenchfrywine urge) is how you inspire us all! Best wishes and stay safe on all the hills of your journey!
love, homegrown countrygirl
Joy the Baker! You totally make me teary eyed!!!! What a sweet video of a sweet lady. I’m happy for you in your success!
Love,
A sad East Coast Girl from Baltimore
Whow! You’re such a Cinderella! You have the looks, you have the talent – you became like the flippin’ rockstar from the foodblogging world and somehow… you manage to stay humble and incredibly cute. You’re living the dream, girl! Enjoy!
Haaha! Cinderella!? Thank you!
Wow, ok….watching your video even made ME get teary and choked up! Kind of weird, I know. It was just very cool and moving to see someone truly living their dreams. And that experience at the French Laundry? Priceless. I had the pleasure of dining there a few years ago and seeing the “behind the scenes” in your video was very cool. I can’t even begin to imagine what it was like working in their test kitchen!
I know your book tour is probably full but it would be so awesome if you came to Cleveland :) There’s a great little local bookstore called Village Voice Books. It would be great to meet you (some great dining in Cleveland, too!).
Wow, thank you. You are so inspiring!
This looks dreamy! Any excuse to use asparagus as something more than a side dish.
Wow, I needed to read that. I am currently going up a log hill that has yet to show it peek….wondering, wondering if I should just turn around. It is a spooky, foggy morning – perfect for quiche and then the bike.
For me, the hill is pie dough, gluten free or gluten full. Plus literal hills on my bike, obvi. But with them going up means you then get to coast down (ps. I also totally wear headphones on my bike. I asked a policeman (in the UK) if they are illegal and he said, “No, just stupid.” Can’t say fairer than that.)
Bike riding friends! I wear just one headphone in my ear… For the record.
Ok, so I totally teared up watching that video. Does that make me a complete weirdo? I don’t care if it does. I’m so proud of you! It’s so obvious to see that you are living your life right by taking every hill that comes your way. Keep it up, lady.
I feel a little weird about saying this . . . but . . . Tucker is totally HOT! Was it just me, or did I feel a vibe?
Hahahaaa! Um… Ask Tracy Shutterbean.
1. That makes me want a quiche so badly. Like, running out of work to go home and bake a quiche badly.
2. I want to high five the guy who brought a mixer to the book signing. Genius.
3. I agree with the comments – that blazer is beauuutiful! I want a Joy blazer!
Everyone in the world needs a blazer.
Joy! That video was wonderful. I am so happy for you that I found myself crying along with everyone else as I watched it. I also made me realize that you would make a fabulous host on your own cooking show ;)
Such a wonderful video Joy! I just sat there smiling as I watched it, as it was full of so much warmth and happiness. I looked after my fiance’s sister-in-law’s chicken for a week last year, and sadly, I never paused to think how awesome a warm egg is, and you are right, it really is a wonderful thing. Thank you for sharing the video, it’s nice to feel part of your tour, even though I’m miles away in the UK :)
Chickens! There wasn’t just one, there were about 20! Thank goodness too, since we lost one – that isn’t something I would like to repeat again! :)
Oooh, Asparagus quiche is one of my favourites! Anything with asparagus. I will do naughty things for asparagus!
I’m disappointed your only New York stop is in the city! You should come visit upstate sometime, if you can :)
A really delicious looking quiche. You’re a champion for always choosing to take the hill!!
So I read the comments before watching the vt and was like, cry? What are you talking about? Why would anyone cry because you made a video about your book signing? So I watched it. And totally cried.
It’s just lovely to see you achieving your dreams and people acknowledging the wonderful warmth both you and your blog exude. It’s making me think, maybe I should give my dreams one more push. . .
Lots of love to you Joy – and btw, you look beautiful
Anita
You are lovely! Thank you!
I am so excited to see a gluten free recipe as I am coeliac. Thankyou! The video was amazing and made me wish I lived in the USA so I could come to your book tour and also try cup 4 cup flour… sadly we don’t have it in England :( Thanks for sharing your book tour adventures. I can’t wait to try out this recipe. xx
Congratulations. That is some video. The web is gigantic but you have managed to make it feel smaller by bringing people together and creating community. You seem to put your true self out there on the line and it’s special. You are special. Ok… will start sounding stalkerish as I don’t even know you and that’s not the intention. But again… well done and thanks for sharing yourself.
Oh Joy, you’re always so smiley and happy, what a joy it was to watch the video! : ) Do come to Dublin, I’d love meet you, you’re such an inspiration! : )
Although I can happily eat all kinds of flour and wheat, one of my best friends is a coeliac so having a recipe like this up my sleeve is idea – plus anything with asparagus in gets my vote!
A totally unexpected, delightful melange.
That’s what I’d call this mash-up of your funky groove with that classy French stuff. :)
When asparagus gets in season here I am totally gonna make this quiche! Only a gluten full and dairy free version… One question though – what the hell is sharp cheddar?! Is it like mature cheddar? Like strongly flavoured? I’m guessing it is I just wondered if it was some different kind of cheddar…
Sharp cheddar is strong cheddar. Tangy in flavor.
Joy, you’re so lovely and you sound just like Cameron Diaz! I never imagined your voice to sound like that! Please let your book tour take you overseas to Ireland? Or the UAE? I live between both, and I will totally be wherever you are xx
But it’s fantastic!!! I write you from Italy, wow I love your blog!!
Glad you are having an awesome week! The French Laundry garden is just amazing to look at. Hopefully one day I’ll set foot in that restaurant.
I am currently abroad so when I heard that you are doing the tour I was really sad that I don’t get to meet you in person. But you and Tracy are keeping me company in Prague via podcast. Imagine a street car full of serious Czech people and I burst out laughing from something you guy are talking about. Yeah..people don’t really smile here or laugh.
Keep this awesome week going! Cheers!
Even when I was a strict vegan, eggs, milk and cream were never gross. They are just ingredients. Any ingredient, if properly harnessed, can become wonderful IMO. Especially those three!
And you, just oh-so-causally hanging out with the gardener from the French Laundry??!! It’s on my life’s bucket list of must-eat’s and must-do’s. It has been for quite some time. This decade I think I need to get serious about getting in. I should just have you put a good word in since you are clearly in the know!!
it’s totally a do-able thing averie! they are SO kind there. definitely get to the French Laundry when you can!
This is so inspiring. I’m going to make a quiche and then bring my bike out for a ride !
I’ve read your blog for a long time, but have never commented. In fact, I can think of very few times when I’ve commented on any blog. But yeesh, seeing that video, I just had to say how incredibly moving it is to see something this awesome happen in your life. I don’t know if it’s just a celebration of joy that we can share just in the fact that we’re all a part of humanity, or if it’s because you somehow feel a bit like family and a lot like a friend as a result of your blog, but in any case, I’m thrilled for you that you’ve had this intense – both in nerve-conquering and in surprise-delight – experience!
Brenda! thank you for taking the time to comment and thank you major for your kind words! thank YOU!
I should tell you something. A blog-fession. I super cried while watching this video. Like… for real times. I am so excited to meet you that if I cry just… like don’t be surprised. I’m apologizing beforehand. I’m sorry haha. but we’ll hug it out. so also prepare for that.
Also, I’m in LOVE with your blazer! I think I could use a business lady blazer in my life.
if you cry in chicago, i’m going to cry! abby! we totally need to keep it together! for real.geeez! get yourself a blazer.
I would like a crying picture, please. K, thanks BYEEEEEEEEEEE.
My GF friends are going to be impressed when I branch out and start making them this quiche in addition to my usual frittata offering. :)
Joy! I love the video!!! What an amazing trip and experience. Again, I am beyond thrilled for you. This couldn’t happen to a better person. You’re a gem! I’m so glad we connected again after so long. Seeing you was a major highlight!!! I hope we can really catch up again soon when you come back to Seattle again!! Congrats on everything!!
you are one of the best people EVER! i’ll be back in seattle in early June. let’s make some time!
Wow, Joy! I totally cried while watching that video, what an amazing (and well deserved) experience you’re having. I’m not gluten free, but I have lots of friends who are, so I’ll have to try to get my hands on some of that Cup4Cup flour, it looks amazing!
thank you so much Katie!
Quiche is one of my favorite lunches! I usually cheat and use store-bought crust dough. I’ll have to try this!
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. I love asparagus in anything! Ah biking uphill is my favorite, I go faster uphill than I go down… I’m scared to death of downhills and can’t ever get over it.