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

Black sesame ice creamJill Colonna

Black Sesame Ice Cream

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We're hanging on to a Japanese summer in Paris with hot temperatures this week so out with this special ice cream. Yuzu'll love it with macarons!
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Teatime in JapanJill Colonna

Teatime in Japan

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Join our discovery of traditional sweet treats (wagashi), ice creams and a traditional tea ceremony learning some Japanese culture along the way
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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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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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raspberry clafoutis

Raspberry Clafoutis with Lemon Verbena

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A delicious twist to the classic French clafoutis recipe using raspberries and a lemony twist of verbena - and it's gluten free!
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Gingerbread apple caramel trifles

Gingerbread Apple Caramel Trifles

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A must try! Autumnal trifles with a hint of spice - delicious with salted caramel macarons from Teatime in Paris.
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patisserie grandin

Saint-Germain-en-Laye Chocolate Pastry Tour

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Just 20 mins outside Paris, create your own sweet gourmet DIY walk with my favourite local haunts
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Foucade Paris Gluten Free pastriesJill Colonna

Foucade: A Healthy 100% Gluten-Free Patisserie in Paris

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I almost want to keep this address a secret. Last week I discovered…
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Palets Bretons - buttery biscuits from Brittany

Palets Bretons Recipe - French Butter Biscuits or Cookies

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Put just a few good quality basic ingredients together – salted butter, sugar, egg yolks, flour and baking powder – and what do you get? Irresistible French butter biscuits...
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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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Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with Runny Hearts

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A French dessert menu classic that's so quick to prepare and great for any occasion.
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Autumn leaved vines in Montmartre, ParisJill Colonna

October Wine Festival Montmartre, Paris

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Join the annual Fêtes des Vendanges to celebrate the Clos de Montmartre harvest. Next edition: 10-14 October 2018.
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Sweetcorn and Red Pepper Soup

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A magnificent way to enjoy the freshest farmers' market corn-on-the-cob for a taste of summer
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Banana Chestnut Coffee Cake

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Give yourself a kick-start to school mornings with this reduced sugar loaf, Corsican-style with chestnut flour.
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Hotel Diderot Chinon France

A Loire Break in Chinon at the Hotel Diderot

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What to do in Chinon using the Hotel Diderot as a base in France's Loire Valley.
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maple granola recipe

Maple Granola - Homemade Breakfast Cereal

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A healthy homemade oat breakfast cereal with no sugar - just maple syrup, nuts and dried fruits
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Beetroot horseradish risottoJill Colonna

Beetroot Horseradish Risotto - with Macarons

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I'm often amazed how some of my recipes, like this Beetroot Horseradish…
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Best sweet shop in Paris

Bonbons! The Best French Sweet Shop in Paris

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Georges takes us through a tour of France's regional confectionary specialities!
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creamy rice pudding

How to Make Rice Pudding like the French - Riz au lait!

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When my Frenchman asked me to make rice pudding years ago, it…
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A Fruity Weekend at the King's Vegetable Garden in Versailles

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Explore the annual October gourmet festival in the Potager du Roi: this year it's 6-7 Oct 2018. Read more...
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mini mushroom macaron

French Mushroom Truffle Macarons

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Make the most of the Autumnal mushroom season with these savoury macarons!
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Crispy Papaya Nests, Prawns, and Skinny Sweet Potato Fries

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I'm not into fried foods. It's like an unspoken rule to avoid…
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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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