October Fun
Macarons for Halloween
The Lighter Side of French Cooking
Welcome to Mad about Macarons, the healthy French food blog in Paris with easy French recipes and simple ingredients. Expect lighter meals that will make your taste buds do the can-can - with less sugar, more flavour.
Traditional French Foods
Famous French dishes to welcome Autumn. From savoury to dessert - many have a story behind them.
French Market Guide
What's in season this month? Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables from the French farmers' market guide. Discover fun facts, recipes - even popular French expressions using them!
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 cook and author, Jill shares over 30 years' culinary experience in Paris, cooking lighter meals with less sugar and more taste. Using local, seasonal ingredients, she proves that French cooking isn't all butter and cream!
Initially created in 2010 with her first cookbook, Mad About Macarons has inspired both home cooks and professional bakers alike.
Watch the recipes
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.
