Let There Be Quiche

My Grandma Betty Scardine was my family cooking instructor. I would watch her every move as she would shift from the upstairs and basement kitchens. I loved how she took the simplest ingredients and created wonderful dishes and culinary memories.

I can recall watching Julia Child, the famous American cooking teacher from France. I loved how she created the most amazing dishes and introduced the French cooking techniques as I watched her on the family television. Her skillful and often comical approach has made an impact on my culinary journey.

Back in 2012, I had the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian Institution and was drawn to Julia Child’s Kitchen. Seeing the colors of the counters and cabinets, as well as looking at the cooking equipment, was so inspiring.

I can recall watching Julia Child prepare Quiche Lorraine. Grandma has always prepared a wide variety of pies and custards; however, we did not eat them mixed together.

Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events is so fortunate to have our culinary staff prepare a variety of quiche recipes that are shared with clients. Our most recent offering of Sunday Brunch and takeout dinners included Quiche Lorraine. A wonderful celebration of creamy egg custard, sweet onions, bacon and cheese baked in a delightful crust. We offer a variety of quiche recipes with our catering offerings.

History About Quiche

The name “quiche” has German origins. The word “Kuchen” means cake. The history of the quiche is that of a small and simple dish that defies borders, the name “quiche” (or ouiche in Middle-Ages French), which appeared in France in 1805. Lorraine, as all regions of France, has its recipes of “terroir.” The French later enhanced the dish and renamed the dish Lorraine. The original recipe for the Lorraine consisted of an open pie with a filling comprised of egg, cream custard and bacon. The authentic Quiche Lorraine actually originated from the German culture, in which the “quiche” was an egg custard pie baked in a brioche pastry and not in the typical French pie dough. The very name of Quiche deriving from “Kuchen” (meaning “cake”) is from the specific half-French, half-German dialect that used to be spoken in that northern region of France.

Outside of the Lorraine, and even more so outside France, quiche has become the name for any number of recipes baked in a light, flaky pastry case. The idea of a pie in a pastry case was certainly not an original Lorraine invention; however, along the way, that made the Quiche Lorraine an international dish and made their own part of France famous.

Goods from the Garden is proud to announce the next generation of culinary experiences as we open our new space at the Gateway Mall. We will be celebrating pies and quiche and many other amazing dishes!

We enjoy being a great part of the Prescott area culinary experiences.  QCBN

By Debbie Maranville

Debbie Maranville is co-owner of Goods from the Garden and The Natural Healing Garden. Visit us at goodsfromthegarden.com or on our Facebook page, Goods from the Garden. At Goods form the Garden, our reputation has allowed us to grow significantly over the last several years thanks to the referrals of family and friends, local businesses and of course, the referrals that continue to sustain us from the community! You can reach us at 928-237-3214. We are located at the Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. #516. In September, we celebrate our sixth year as a catering company in the greater Prescott area.