Zoë François knows that carob is a lie. She knows a blowtorch is an excellent kitchen tool. And she knows that it's okay to bake your feelings. The baker, recipe developer, author of several books, including "Zoë Bakes Cakes," is also the host of "Zoë Bakes" on Magnolia Network, now in its second season, and was recently a judge on the Magnolia special "Silos Baking Competition." She joined me on "Salon Talks" to discuss working one's way up to croquembouche, and why whatever else happens in life, "There's always a cake at the end of it."
The following interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
