Ron Farruggia

Ron Farruggia is a retired chef who resides in Calistoga.

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Clafoutis (pronounced kla-foo-TEE) is a simple French dessert. The rustic treat is traditionally made with cherries, but peaches or other stone fruit work too. Shutterstock photo

Peach clafoutis and the joy of summer’s stone fruit

By Ron Farruggia

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Food & Wine

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July 31, 2025

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