About

Inspired by the French joie de vivre, Cerise Chérie is a culinary journal dedicated to the beauty of simple, authentic cooking. Founded by Rebecca Sherrow, this journal seeks to demystify sophisticated French techniques with recipes and tutorials designed for the modern kitchen – all while celebrating a life well-lived.

Rebecca’s culinary perspective was forged between two distinct worlds: the mountain meadows of her paternal French grandparents and the sun-drenched mesas of her mother’s family in New Mexico. This upbringing created an eclectic palate, blending the earthy spices of the American Southwest with refined French classics like poulet à l’estragon. Through Cerise Chérie, she shares inherited family recipes and practical tips for cultivating la belle vie at home.

At eighteen, Rebecca moved to Europe, spending several years traveling between France and Italy before settling in Livorno on the Tuscan coast. Her early twenties were defined by an immersion in Italian markets and kitchens, where she learned traditional techniques from local neighbors. After returning to the United States to complete her university studies and spending time on the Florida Gulf Coast, she eventually returned to her roots in Colorado.

Today, she uses Cerise Chérie to demystify French and Italian cuisine for the home cook. By pairing simple techniques with accessible ingredients, she adapts classic European flavors for the American kitchen—interweaving them with the bold New Mexican influences of her childhood to create a truly unique culinary perspective.