Mad About Macarons! A French – Scottish Food Blog in Paris

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

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A trifle British for a Royal wedding or Wimbledon party? Add a French touch with Parisian macarons for an easy berry boozy trifle.
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French Crème Caramel

French Crème Caramel

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A favourite classic on many Parisian restaurant menus - yet so easy to make at home. This one is so melt-in-the-mouth light!
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pure vegetable soup

Pure Vegetable Soup

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Pure genius: no stock, just butter and the freshest of veg and herbs make this a chunky starter at only 55 calories a bowl!
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French gourmet meal delivery near Paris

Monsieur Fine Bouche: French Gourmet Meal Delivery near Paris

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Homemade top quality menus delivered to perfection in just 40 mins from Chatou to St Germain-en-Laye. Get €10 off your 1st order!
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almond lemon easter cake

Almond Lemon Easter Cake

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Get cracking the eggs! Moist cake infused with tart lemon syrup and decorated with macarons, chocolate eggs, edible flowers and French mendiants
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Macaron Day Paris 2018

Macaron Day Paris 2018 - Plan your Visit!

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What macarons are new for THE top macaron annual event in Paris? And all for a good cause, run by the chefs of Relais Desserts.
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chocolate chip hazelnut cookies

Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies

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Inspired by a secret French chocolate factory recipe, just outside Paris - with added toasted hazelnuts and fleur de sel salt
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red onion pepper savoury cornbread recipe

Cheesy Red Onion Pepper Cornbread

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If you like Cheese Scones, then you'll love this savoury version of Cornbread, a handy quick bread recipe without the sugar!
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Matrimonial Cake or Date Squares

Matrimonial Cake - Oaty Shortbread Date Squares

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Matrimonial Cake that Granny used to make. Whether it's Canadian or Scottish, the result is just as delicious: dates sandwiched in an oat shortbread crumble crust.
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Sweet Kisses Patisserie Paris Baisers Sucrés Valentines Chocolate

Sweet Kisses Patisserie Paris - Valentine's Creation

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Exclusive! See how this unique hibiscus, Earl Grey tea and pink Champagne chocolate flower by Baisers Sucrés was created in the heart of Paris's 10th and it continues after St Valentine's!
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Breakfast Bran Muffins

Healthy Breakfast Bran Muffins

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Irresistibly moist muffins with oats, dates and apple for a great healthy start to the day - inspired from Granny's Black Book of Scottish recipes.
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curried cauliflower soup with seared scallops

Curried Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops - and a Flooded Seine

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Sunken scallops in a French-style curried soup to celebrate Montmartre's scallop festival & the annual Burgundy wine festival.
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warm creamy kipper pots

Warm Creamy Kipper Pots

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A delicious Scottish starter that's great with all smoked fish. Serve with a crunchy French baguette or oatcakes
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Purple Carrot Cake with reduced sugar and orange zest

Purple Carrot Cake

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Purple Carrot Cake: an even healthier version of the classic, just as moist, huge on flavour but reduced in sugar, less oil and full of health benefits to help fight the winter blues
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chocolate whisky macarons

Another Year and Even More Mad About Macarons!

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Wishing you a very Happy, Healthy New Year with macarons and a festive spirit from Scotland to France!
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snowballs

Snowballs - No Bake, Coconut, Raisin & Chocolate Bites

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Granny's special winter treats: gluten free, vegan and perfect for festive parties or teatime.
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Mulled Wine Prunes

Mulled Wine Prunes

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A festive version of the French classic dessert, Pruneaux au Vin, with orange and added spices - and perfect with macarons!
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Christmas Oat Granola

Christmas Oat Granola - A Healthy Festive Breakfast

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Go nuts! Make your mornings 'oat-ra' special with festive warming spices, orange & maple - and no added sugar!
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May’s Seasonal Recipes & Articles

salted toffee cherry tomatoes

Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes

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Get ready to party with this fun apéritif at any time of year!
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renoir cafe montmartre museum

Café Renoir, Montmartre Museum Gardens

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Avoid the summer crowds around Sacré-Coeur and head to this peaceful haven for a drink or snack, now refurbished to welcome you!
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Rhubarb crumbles

Mini Rhubarb Crumbles

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An easy dessert made in advance: rhubarb rose compote, crunchy oat crumble & a light white chocolate mousse. Just top with a macaron!
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Saint Honore Paris Mandarin Oriental

Saint Honoré Paris: Mandarin Oriental Hotel

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The best tribute to Saint Honoré plus a new detox menu, l'Honoré by Thierry Marx at the Mandarin Oriental Paris
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Mojito snaps

Brandy Snaps - Mojito Style!

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Retro brandy snaps given a lime, mint and rum twist to make a celebratory cocktail adult dessert
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Digital kitchen scales for making macarons

Macaron Digital Kitchen Scales - Weight vs Volume

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Why it's essential to use digital kitchen scales for consistently successful baking results plus a macaron scale giveaway by Terraillon measuring experts
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Macaron Tiramisu

Macaron Tiramisu (gluten free)

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Tiramisu macaron shells are given a creative twist to make a gluten free version of the Italian classic dessert
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Apple Rose Tarte Tatin

Apple Rose Tarte Tatin

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Easy to make in advance! Surprise you Mum for Mother's Day with apple caramel tarts and a red apple rose - inspired by Michelin-starred chef, Alain Passard.
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Fiadone Corsican Cheesecake

Fiadone Corsican Cheesecake

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The laziest cheesecake on the planet! A Brocciu or Ricotta Cake Corsican family dessert typically served between November and June.
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saint Germain-en-Laye

Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Paris Day Trips

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Want to do something different and avoid the tourist crowds in Paris? Come to my Mini Paris!
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mini macaron trifles

Mini Macaron Trifles - Ispahan Style

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A trifle of British nostalgia given a mini Parisian touch, all dressed up for your party!
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plum jam digital scales

Spiced Plum Jam & Digital Jam Scale Review

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How to make consistently perfect jam with a clever new digital jam-making scale by Terraillon France
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Rue du Bac Sucré Angelina

Bac Sucré 2016: 2nd Fruity Edition on Paris Pastry Street

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The second annual Bac Sucré Event which takes place on rue du Bac mid-June, to coincide with the French Baccalaureat (BAC) exams
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strawberry almond rhubarb tart

Strawberry, Almond & Rhubarb Tart

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An upside-down almond and strawberry tart that turns into a chic French roasted rhubarb cake
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Asparagus mint pea clafoutis

Asparagus, Mint & Pea Clafoutis (Gluten Free)

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A delicious dose of asparagus for vegetarian week and Celiac Awareness month.
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rhubarb custard cheesecake

Rhubarb and Custard Cheesecake with Strawberries

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A rather Franglais-style cheesecake & ranting over Brexit
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rhubarb chips

Dried Rhubarb Chips

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An easy wow-factor decor for your seasonal rhubarb recipes
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Pink Rhubarb & Ginger Compote

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Add a touch of fruity hibiscus tea to green Parisian rhubarb to give that pretty pink healthy blush.
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egg pasta recipe Alsatian noodles

Egg Pasta Recipe: Alsatian Noodles

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Needing to make macarons with leftover organic whites? Make your own delicious homemade noodles from Alsace!
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paraty Rio de Janiero

Weekends Outside Rio de Janeiro: Paraty and Buzios Brazil

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Planning a holiday to Brazil? Discover two amazing towns near Rio.
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St Remy de Provence

Best Pastries in St Rémy de Provence (Part 1)

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Discovering pastries, history, and more shops in Van Gogh's Provence.
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Individual carrot cakes

Individual Carrot Cakes

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Light and airy individual carrot cakes with reduced sugar, tons of carrots & spices. Ideal for parties, picnics and school bake sales.
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Lemon ice cream recipe

Food Writer Friday, Lemon Ice Cream and the Orgasmic Chef

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The creamiest, zingy citrus ice cream - great for using up the yolks!
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Giverny and Inspiration from Monet's Gardens

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Why is it when you live so close to something truly amazing and…
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Pistachio wasabi ice cream

The Heat is on: Pistachio Vanilla Wasabi Ice Cream

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Are you feeling the heat? You're lucky. Mid July in Paris and…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Gratin

Strawberry and Rhubarb Gratin

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A French-style rhubarb and custard dessert, whisked together in half an hour - plus only 111 Calories per serving!
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Royal Macaron Procession

A Royal Macaron Procession

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Et voilà. The fairytale Royal Wedding has perhaps been and gone,…
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