From Paris · 30+ years cooking in France
Elegant French Desserts... without the stress
Healthy French Cooking at Home
Welcome to Mad about Macarons - your go-to for easy French recipes with a lighter touch and more flavour. From classic French desserts like crème caramel and macarons to simple savoury dishes, everything is designed to be approachable, reliable, and made confidently at home - just as we cook in France.
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BONJOUR & WELCOME
Meet Jill
Jill Colonna's Paris based food blog shares a healthy French lifestyle via easy recipes and local food guides.
A Scottish-French home cook and author, Jill shares 34 years' culinary experience in Paris, cooking lighter meals with less sugar, more flavour.
Created in 2010 with her 1st cookbook, Mad About Macarons has inspired both home cooks and professional bakers. Using local, seasonal ingredients, she proves that French cooking isn't all butter and cream!
French Market Guide
What's in season this month? Choose seasonal, local fresh fruits & veg and discover fun facts, recipes - even popular French expressions using them!
Prefer to watch first?
Some of your favourite recipes are on video! From her Corsican Mother-in-law's mint omelette, join Jill to make healthy and easy French recipes. Come behind the scenes in our local bakery in Saint Germain-en-Laye to discover the best French Toast and coconut macaroons.
