Mad about Macarons in food
Strawberry and Rhubarb Gratin
I’m just back from the market in St Germain-en-Laye. It’s a luxury to pop up there on a Friday morning, as today was treated as a pont. Yesterday was an official holiday for Ascension, so... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Joining Together in Mac-rimony plus a Crème Caramel in a Cheesebox?
It’s already one week later and I’m still recovering. Is it the age or the mileage, perhaps? Or both? This was no ordinary weekend. Not only was it decision time for the French to elect... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Death by Chocolate, Macarons & Self Control on Holiday
It was time to return home to Paris. Quickly before we couldn’t fit into our jeans for the return flight. After an idyllic, lazy week in Agadir, I was virtually turning into a Moroccan Lamb... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Life is a Macaron – or a Meringue?
How often have you lain in bed wide awake at 3am, cogitating your lists mentally, ready to take on the world – until slumber hits at 6am and when the alarm has the audacity to scream brightly,... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Souris – it’s a French Mouse!
For the last few days we have had an unexpected visitor to the house – a visitor clearly with a sweet tooth and partying spirit. She has had an absolute ball testing out brioche flour,... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Begging for Chocolate Macarons and Mendiants for Easter
How could I let this week fly past without mentioning chocolate for Easter? Or mentioning our flaring allergies with all this beautiful, budding but nose-blowing Parisian Spring blossoms? Or... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Walking on Mars with a Passionfruit and Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Have you ever imagined what it could be like to walk on Mars? It’s incredible to think that one of the latest finds on the planet is a type of soil that’s used on Earth to grow asparagus.... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Jour du Macaron – Macaron Day in Paris, 20 March 2012
Macaron Day may be over in Paris but it’s time to relive the experience now that the last macaron is finished today from le loot bag. Our sunny Paris macaronathon started out at Pierre... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
How to Make Macarons like the French in Glasgow
What happened to this week? It has been a real macaronathon and it’s not even over yet. On Tuesday it’s la Fête du Macaron in Paris and so it will be ‘my duty’ to taste... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
I’m a Guest at Lazaro Cooks!
Today is cool: I’m a guest over at Lazaro Cooks. What an honour – every sophisticated seasonal dish this mega-talented chef plates is more than stunning: he’s totally inspiring. Not... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
A Party Macaron to Celebrate Macaron Day. C’est la fête!
When Jamie and Deeba announced the latest MacTweet Challenge it was time for more inspiration. That’s what I also adore about macarons: with an empty canvas in front of you, it’s easy to... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Welcome to the New Blog of Mad About Macarons!
Welcome to the New, Improved, Revamped blog of Mad About Macarons! I’m proud to show off the wonderful new look which was redesigned by the talented Melissa Hartfiel of Fine Lime Designs.... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
The Cutest Bento Box by Pudding Pie Lane
I don’t watch TV much these days but I’m hooked on Top Chef. It showcases France’s up and coming professional chefs, as they battle it out in front of the daunting cameras –... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s the second week of the mid-term school holidays already. The children have had a ball with sleep-overs and ‘hanging out’ chez les amis (‘playing’ is now banned from... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Making Chouquettes with Cravings of a Lunatic
I’m going crazy with excitement since today I’m over at Kim’s blog, Cravings of a Lunatic. What can I say? It takes no guesses at first to spot that Kim and I have something in... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
It’s Mardi from Eat.Live.Travel.Write and a Raspberry Curd Recipe
Surprise! It’s mardi. It’s Tuesday. It’s Mardi Gras, and I’m so pleased to welcome Mardi Michels. You know: The Mardi from Eat.Live.Travel.Write. I’m sure you know how... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Pancakes or Crêpes for Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras started early for us this year. As it falls during the school holidays next week, my daughter had her Carnaval at school yesterday with the History of France theme. Students’... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Macarons for Valentine’s. The Romantic French? Aye Write!
It’s that rosy time of year again. You’re expecting me to go all gushy on you, aren’t you? Living in one of the most romantic places in the world and being married to a Frenchman... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
White Chocolate Mousse with a Valentine’s Touch
How often have you heard of perfectly competent cooks and bakers saying that they’re too scared to attempt making macarons? Have they got cold feet or something? Cold feet? Macaron feet, happy... Continue reading »
Mad about Macarons in food
Mango and Orange Tarte Tatin for Marsha’s Birthday
Tatin! Joyeux Anniversaire from Paris, Marsha! I just couldn’t make this tarte big enough for my lovely friend, Marsha. You see, it’s her birthday. It’s also her first blogoversary... Continue reading »
