In the last couple of weeks in and around Paris we’ve had beautifully sunny Autumnal scenes, but ever since the clocks went back this weekend it has turned to rain and well, just dreich scenes. Dreich is a real Scottish word and there’s no other word quite like it which sums up the damp, dingy, [...]
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French Macarons for Hallowe’en
How many shop windows are dressed up for Hallowe’en in your neighbourhood? No doubt there are plenty, especially if you’re in the US or UK. In France, Hallowe’en is still pretty much seen as overly commercial, so you won’t find much ghoulishness going on in shop fronts. In our local chocolateries in St Germain-en-Laye, it’s [...]
Pink Macarons for Breast Cancer Awareness
Who could resist this month’s MacTweet challenge? To support this month’s Breast Cancer Awareness in the USA, MacTweets proposed a in the pink theme for macarons. If you haven’t already seen Jamie and Deeba’s site, MacTweets, and you’re making macarons like crazy, then I strongly urge you to join in the fun each month. It’s totally [...]
Corsican Stuffed Courgettes-Zucchini with Mint
Mamma Mia! When Manu asked me to guest post, my adoration for Italy kicked in again. I adore all the tempting treats that Manu serves us on her Menu and especially all of the beautifully authentic Italian delicacies, complete with her famous step-by-step immaculate instructions and gorgeous photos. For those that follow le blog, you’ll [...]
Guest Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Bread
Paris this week has been blessed with an incredible Indian Summer. It’s hard to believe it’s Autumn but hey, let’s not complain! We’re supposed to hit 30°C today so the weekend is beckoning us to eat outside. We’re finally getting that August weather we never had. Today you are all in for a treat. I am [...]
A great gift for the ‘macaronivore’ in your life – 2nd edition out now!
"Mad about Macarons! Make Macarons like the French"