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

Blueberry Lemon ClafoutisJill Colonna

Blueberry Lemon Clafoutis

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I'm also mad about clafoutis - and when you try the recipe, you'll see why: it's so versatile! Serve warm or chilled for dessert, teatime or breakfast!
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Berry Gratin RecipeJill Colonna

French Berry Gratin with Elderflower

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A quick yet elegant French dessert with fresh berries, topped with an elderflower cream and toasted under the grill for a couple of minutes. Perfect for a summer heatwave!
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Carol Gillott Champagne Patisserie Salon ParisJill Colonna

Champagne and Patisserie Salon - Paris 2018

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The most arty, bubbly and deliciously sweet Parisian event with watercolour artist, Carol Gillott
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Melting MomentsJill Colonna

Melting Moments - Children's Party Oat Biscuits

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Melt-in-the-mouth buttery oatmeal biscuits, rolled in oats and topped with bits of glacé cherry - great for children's parties and sharing with the adults.
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Jill Colonna

Perfect Porridge Hamlyns Giveaway

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How do you like YOUR porridge? Tell us before midnight 16 July 2018 and you could win one of three prizes from Hamlyns of Scotland.
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Blueberry lemon bavarois dessertJill Colonna

Blueberry Lemon Bavarois With Roasted Coriander

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Bonjour summer! Stay chilled with this easy no-bake fruity French dessert. Roasted coriander seeds add that 'je ne sais quoi'!
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Asparagus ClafoutisJill Colonna

Asparagus Clafoutis with Parmesan Sauce

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An elegant yet simple summery starter or supper. Serve with crusty French baguettes to mop up the silky sauce!
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Corsican French Mint OmeletteJill Colonna

Mint Omelette - Corsican Style

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A particularly refreshing omelette from the Island of Beauty - and tips on what makes a Corsican omelette different.
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Strawberry Pistachio ClafoutisJill Colonna

Strawberry Pistachio Clafoutis

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Fancy a fresh strawberry twist to the classic French cherry baked custard dessert? With pistachios to soak up the fragrant juices.
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Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

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A trifle British for a Wimbledon party or dress it up as the French flag for Fête Nationale on 14th July! Uses Parisian macarons for a berry boozy celebration dessert.
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French Crème Caramel

French Crème Caramel

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The 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 cakeJill Colonna

Matrimonial Cake - Oaty Shortbread Date Squares

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It's wedding season - and what better sweet treat is there to serve than Matrimonial Cake, like Granny used to make.
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Corsican French Mint OmeletteJill Colonna

Mint Omelette - Corsican Style

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A particularly refreshing omelette from the Island of Beauty - and tips on what makes a Corsican omelette different.
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French Crème Caramel

French Crème Caramel

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The 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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salted toffee cherry tomatoes

Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes

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Get ready to party with this salty sweet fun apéritif!
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Fig & Almond Pudding

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A simple, elegant figgy pudding with the added French touch of mini raspberry macarons
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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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Corsican Fig Jam

Corsican Fig Jam

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The perfect partner to put out a Corsican cheese fire.
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Roasted Nectarines Verbena ice cream

Roasted Nectarines & Lemon Verbena Ice Cream

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A perfectly light dessert that celebrates summer in France.
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macaron macaroon difference

Macarons vs Macaroons

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The difference between macarons and macaroons: a guide to the French ambassador of pastry and the other coconut treats
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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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Brazil: Rio de Janeiro in 3 Days

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A taste of Rio in 3 days with favourite restaurants and teatime treats
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Saignon ProvenceJill Colonna

Keeping Cool in a Provence Village Heatwave

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Join me for a stroll in my parents-in-law's village in Provence
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pistachio strawberry panna cotta

Pistachio Strawberry Panna Cotta Recipe

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A simple summery dessert that's great for buffets and parties. Serve with Parisian macarons for that oh-là-la!
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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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Calvi Tower ship CorsicaJill Colonna

Corsica on the Rocks and Savoury Macarons

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Returning to my husband's village on the Island of Beauty and inspiration for a savoury macaron dish
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Plombieres ice cream with candied fruitsJill Colonna

Plombières Ice Cream: No-Churn Candied Fruit Dessert

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I'd promised the children a taste of the best ice creams in Paris…
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Apricot Lavender JamJill Colonna

Apricot and Lavender Jam

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A delicious taste of French summer using half sugar quantities - and great for filling your macarons!
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Corsican Stuffed Courgettes

Corsican Stuffed Courgettes-Zucchini with Mint

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A summer taste from the Island of Beauty with ricotta and mint that make these courgettes irresistible!
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Roasted Figs in Marsala

Roasted Figs in Marsala with Giant Tiramisu Macarons

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They can say what they like. I do give a fig. Fig. Season.…
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Sticky Baked Amaretti Peaches

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A quick and easy summer dessert to make the most of peach and raspberry season
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Happy Birthday watermelonJill Colonna

Destination Samui Island Thailand and Menus to Thai For

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Join me for a taste of the exotic and monkey business on Ko Samui Island
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Cherry tomato strawberry and rocket salad

Cherry Tomato, Wild Strawberry & Rocket Salad

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When Mum came to visit recently, she left an enticing pile of…
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