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The Heat is on: Pistachio, Vanilla and Wasabi Ice Cream
Are you feeling the heat? You’re lucky. Mid July in Paris and we’re thinking of putting the heating on indoors as we watch the torrential rain. At least there’s no need to worry about sunburn and...
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Glace Plombières: Non-Churn Candied Fruit Ice Cream
I’d promised the children a taste of the best ice creams in Paris during the summer holidays. With dismal July temperatures, ice cream wasn’t top of the menu. So as soon as that ball o’ fire returned...
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Happy Sweet 2013 from Paris with Galettes des Rois
So we made it to 2013. It wasn’t the end of the world after all, right? I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends and took the time to chill out, relishing in the festive...
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How to Make Rice Pudding like the French – Riz au lait!
When my Frenchman asked me to make rice pudding years ago, it was a no-brainer. I remembered what my Scottish Granny and Mum had done: rained in some rice into a pint of milk, added sugar, cinnamon,...
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How to Make a French Religieuse or a Scottish Mac Snowman
I have a confession to make. I should have made something more typically Scottish as it’s Burn’s Night this Friday. Patriotism is kicking in as the bagpipes, Stornoway black pudding and haggis are...
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Rose, Raspberry and Lychee Eclairs
Did I ever tell you how much I actually enjoy visiting my dentist? It’s not just that he’s in the oh-so-chic 16th arrondissement with shops for the ladies, but I can’t help feeling cool knowing that I...
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Strawberry Tart with Pistachio Pastry Cream
Ouf! Over the years, I’ve come to use this word just as the French use so often. It’s more than Oh-là-la; it’s just, well, ‘ouf’! It speaks for itself with an enormously liberating sigh of relief....
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Pumpkin Spice Macarons & Roasted Red Kuri Squash Filling
Ouf! It’s so good to be back on le blog. I’ve missed you. These past few months have been quite challenging. Juggling the stress of house renovations, a new bricolage world of riveting French DIY...
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Honey and Lemon Sablé Biscuits
It was a sign: Corsican lemons asking to be picked from the basket, still with their leaves on and prickly branches. I filled a large bag and, dreaming at the Monoprix checkout, thought about all the...
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Pastéis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe
After tasting the exquisite Pastéis de Nata from Comme à Lisbonne in Paris, I just had to make these delicious Portuguese custard tarts at home. Besides, it’s a great egg yolk recipe! In true lazy...
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Creamy Orange Curd – a perfect topping for Crêpes!
Creamy Orange Curd – A Perfect Topping for Crêpes With the rain pelting on the attic window and the wind howling in the vents, I’m turning my thoughts to crêpes and oranges. Never mind the weather,...
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Palets Bretons Recipe – French Butter Biscuits or Cookies
Palets Bretons – French Salted Butter Biscuits from Brittany Put just a few good quality basic ingredients together – salted butter, sugar, egg yolks, flour and baking powder – and what do you get?...
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Rhubarb and Custard Cheesecake with Strawberries
Rhubarb & Custard Baked Cheesecake with Strawberries “It’s yellow!” Monsieur Antoine’s reaction took me quite by surprise as this cheesecake appeared from the oven. He didn’t get it. In Britain...
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Cheese Scones with Spring Onion & Rosemary
How to make the fluffiest cheese scones for teatime! The post Cheese Scones with Spring Onion & Rosemary appeared first on Mad about Macarons.
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Strawberry Pistachio Clafoutis
Jill ColonnaFancy a fresh strawberry twist to the classic French cherry baked custard dessert? With pistachios to soak up the fragrant juices. The post Strawberry Pistachio Clafoutis appeared first on...
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Black Sesame Ice Cream
Jill ColonnaWe'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! The post Black Sesame Ice Cream appeared...
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Lightest Dark Chocolate Mousse
Jill ColonnaA light and intensely bittersweet French dark chocolate mousse for serious chocolate lovers - topped with the most fondant macarons. The post Lightest Dark Chocolate Mousse appeared first...
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Chai Tea Creme Anglaise – Light French Custard
Jill ColonnaAn Autumnal spicy kick to the French classic custard sauce - perfect with the Chocolate Ginger Fondant Cake. The post Chai Tea Creme Anglaise – Light French Custard appeared first on Mad...
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Cranachan Parfait – An Iced Scottish Dessert
Jill ColonnaMy French twist to the traditional Scottish dessert of cream, honey, Whisky, oats and raspberries for Burn's Night, St Andrew's Night, St Valentine's - or any occasion. The post Cranachan...
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Pastéis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts
Jill ColonnaInspired by the Portuguese custard tarts from Comme à Lisbonne in Paris and a bit of history as to why they were made using egg yolks.
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