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

July 18, 2018

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!

Carol Gillott Champagne Patisserie Salon Paris

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Champagne and Patisserie Salon - Paris 2018

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July 11, 2018

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

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Melting Moments - Children's Party Oat Biscuits

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June 26, 2018

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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Perfect Porridge Hamlyns Giveaway

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June 26, 2018

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 With Roasted Coriander

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June 21, 2018

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 Clafoutis with Parmesan Sauce

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June 14, 2018

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

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Mint Omelette - Corsican Style

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June 8, 2018

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

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Strawberry Pistachio Clafoutis

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May 31, 2018

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

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

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May 17, 2018

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.

French Crème Caramel

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May 4, 2018

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

Pure Vegetable Soup

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April 30, 2018

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

Monsieur Fine Bouche: French Gourmet Meal Delivery near Paris

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April 25, 2018

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

Almond Lemon Easter Cake

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March 29, 2018

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

Macaron Day Paris 2018 - Plan your Visit!

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March 16, 2018

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.

Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies

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March 12, 2018

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

red onion pepper savoury cornbread recipe

Cheesy Red Onion Pepper Cornbread

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March 6, 2018

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 - Oaty Shortbread Date Squares

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February 17, 2018

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

Sweet Kisses Patisserie Paris Baisers Sucrés Valentines Chocolate

Sweet Kisses Patisserie Paris - Valentine's Creation

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February 10, 2018

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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What’s on the Menu for July?

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

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May 17, 2018

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.

Jill Colonna

Matrimonial Cake - Oaty Shortbread Date Squares

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February 17, 2018

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

Raspberry Clafoutis with Lemon Verbena

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September 26, 2017

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

Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes

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September 10, 2017

Get ready to party with this salty sweet fun apéritif!

Fig & Almond Pudding

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September 22, 2016

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

Gluten Free Cheese Waffles

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September 3, 2016

Have a healthy start to the day with these breakfast waffles inspired by Brazilian cheese puffs!

Roasted Nectarines & Lemon Verbena Ice Cream

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August 29, 2016

A perfectly light dessert that celebrates summer in France.

Monkfish French Brittany Stew - Lotte à l'armoricaine

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July 19, 2016

A deliciously easy French classic: monkfish stew or Lotte à L'Armoricaine

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Paris Tuileries Gardens: Summer Amusements and a New Terrace Café

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July 1, 2016

Come for a stroll at the annual summer fair in Paris's Tuileries from June to August.

Egg Pasta Recipe: Alsatian Noodles

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November 4, 2015

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

Sweetcorn and Red Pepper Soup

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September 28, 2015

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

Avignon Summer Festival - Aubergine Tomato Tart

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July 23, 2015

Chill the rosé for a theatrical Avignon annual festival. Dates for 2017: 6-26 July.

Poichichade or Provencal Chickpea spread

A Taste of Provence with Chickpea Spread: Poichichade

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July 10, 2015

The more garlic version from Provence of humus - celebrating with friends and family in the south.

Giant raspberry macaron with passion fruit cream filling

Passion Fruit and Raspberry Macaron Filling

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July 1, 2015

Standing in the buzzing queue of many of Paris's best pâtisseries,…

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Exploring New York City with Teenagers

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August 10, 2014

This is the first time the kids came with us to New York City.…

Queensferry Edinburgh and a Lemon Thyme Tart Recipe

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July 23, 2014

A new discovery in South Queensferry near Edinburgh and a tart recipe by Chef Paul Steward

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Corsica on the Rocks and Savoury Macarons

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November 6, 2012

Returning to my husband's village on the Island of Beauty and inspiration for a savoury macaron dish

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Apricot and Lavender Jam

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August 17, 2012

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

The Heat is on: Pistachio Vanilla Wasabi Ice Cream

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July 21, 2012

Don't be put off by the wasabi. Taste it then judge for yourself! This is addictive...

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A Thai Tuk-Tuk Adventure in Bangkok to Sapphire Macarons

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September 12, 2011

Don't let this scam happen to you! A taste of adventure in Bangkok.

Cherry tomato strawberry and rocket salad

Cherry Tomato, Wild Strawberry & Rocket Salad

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July 4, 2011

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

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