Lucie Franc de Ferriere

Meet Lucie Franc de Ferriere, the French-born baker behind From Lucie, a downtown favorite that brings a touch of countryside charm to New York City. Inspired by her mother’s recipes and a longing for home during the pandemic, Lucie has since built her bakery up as a place of comfort, community, and really good cake. With a cookbook on the way and a loyal neighborhood following, she’s proving that the simplest things, done beautifully, are often the most meaningful.

Have you always had a passion for baking or did you find it later in life?

I’ve always had a passion for eating cake, but the baking part came later.

What made you want to start From Lucie?

From Lucie came from the need to feed the Lower East Side and East Village community during Covid, and I was missing my mother’s cake from back home.

How did you find your way here from the French countryside and how do you keep mindfulness here in the city versus at home?

I moved to NYC in my early 20’s as an art gallery intern with no idea what I was doing or if I’d stay more than a year. I am very close to my family and attached to my home so I try to go home to France as often as possible, but I’ve built my own family here in New York that makes me feel like home. I just make sure I walk my dog every day and remind myself that nothing is that serious.

If you were a dessert, what would you be?

Does a chocolate eclair count as a dessert?

Where do you find inspiration for your cakes?

From my mother’s garden and kitchen.

Your cookbook is coming out April 14th, how does it feel to reach this milestone?

I would be lying if I didn’t say terrifying, but also so gratifying. I am so excited for everyone to finally be able to make my bakery recipes at home, and I finally get to have all my recipes in one place ha!

What are you most excited about for the bakery this year?

I am excited for spring and all the beautiful flowers to emerge again, and I am simply excited to keep seeing the same people come in for their slice of cake or cookie.

Who are the women that inspire you?

There are many, but here is a short list: My mother, Kerry Diamond, Benjamina Ebuehi, Griselda Pollock, Ashley Coiffard and Natasha Pickowicz.

If you were a color, what color would you be and why?

I would be a dusty rose color. It reminds me of anything vintage and timeless and I love that.

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