Herbes de Brooklyn™ began in the heart of Burgundy, where in 2005 our founder first arrived in Dijon, France. Nestled in a region synonymous with culinary grandeur and the world's most revered wines, Burgundy is a philosophy of slow food - deliberate indulgence - where every ingredient tells a story, and every meal is an event. The cobbled streets and medieval architecture of Dijon were a feast for the senses, the air scented with freshly baked baguettes and with gastronomic delights around every corner.

Amidst this rich tapestry of culinary history, in a small, sun-drenched kitchen, our founder encountered a revelation: the mighty gougère. These seemingly simple cheese puffs, with their beautiful golden crusts and improbably airy interiors, are a testament to French ingenuity. Historically, gougères have graced tables across Burgundy for centuries, a humble yet elegant accompaniment to a glass of local wine. They are the perfect welcome, the very first thing you might taste when you step into a party, or the first bite placed on the table at a beloved restaurant. They are, in essence, a bite of the Burgundian soul, an invitation to enjoy the moment.

That first encounter with these magical puffs became a defining moment. It was a dance of butter, flour, eggs, and cheese, transforming into something far greater than the sum of its parts. For 20 years, our founder lovingly recreated and perfected his original recipe for family and friends. When the time came to envision this company, he knew that these gougères, the perfect bite from Burgundy, had to be at the very center. The name Herbes de Brooklyn™ was born from that vision: a nod to the effortless elegance of French heritage fused with the modern, creative energy of his Brooklyn home.

Now, our handcrafted Puff of Genius™ gougères are ready to share that very magic with you.