Let Jill be your local French food guide online. From choosing the best Parisian teatime by arrondissement to one of the best patisseries from Paris’s famous chocolate, pastry and macaron shops. Plus check out the top 20 Best Macarons and Best Hot Chocolate in the City!
Planning a day trip from Paris? Or perhaps a weekend or longer not too far from the capital? Check out our Food Travel Guide from Paris to whet your appetite. More posts are below!
TEATIME
Best Tea Rooms in Paris
From cosy tea rooms for French teatime (goûter) to a more lavish afternoon tea to celebrate. Choose from the updated and growing list of Jill's favourites by location (arrondissement).
Jill's Macaron & Patisserie Books
See book reviews. Both books are no longer in print so, if you see a copy, grab it while you can. I'm excited to announce my new e-book series coming out in 2025! Stay tuned by signing up to the exclusive waiting list to be informed first.
THE MACARON COOKBOOK
How to Make Macarons (2010)
The 1st macaron recipe book published in the UK, and has inspired many now-professional bakers since 2010 (also in Dutch, Hungarian, Spanish.)
BEST OF FRENCH BAKING
Teatime in Paris (2015)
Make popular teacakes, tigrés, éclairs, choux buns, tartlets, mille-feuilles – with your guide to top Paris pâtisseries. A great value gift for bakers and Francophiles.
COMING SOON!
New E-Book
Your favourite recipes from the website with a twist plus new ones exclusively written in this new e-book. Sign up below to be the first to know when it's out in Summer 2025!