Madelyn
Posts by Madelyn :
It’s Starting to Smell A lot Like Christmas!
December 13th, 2013The perfect scent brings back the very best memories … and I’ve been in search for the best candles and diffusers that remind me of the douglas fir Christmas trees and holidays as a young girl. Success … I found the perfect Christmas candles! ... Read More
Decorating for Autumn – Table sprinkled with leaves
November 3rd, 2013On a recent drive to Burgundy for a fabulous, relaxing weekend we enjoyed seeing the end of the “vendange” and the beautiful autumn colors along the way. I love the change of seasons in France! ... Read More
Recipe for Madelyn’s Candied Orange Slices
October 6th, 2013Madelyn has been on a mission to create the perfect candied orange slices at home … still tart and not too sweet for a lovely treat this autumn and winter. Find out more on the blog! ... Read More
Recipe for Quick and Delicious Chilled Gazpacho
September 4th, 2013Enjoy the lingering days of summer warmth and the abundance of the Paris open-air markets with this easy and healthy chilled gazpacho soup recipe that has been a hit with our family. Bon appetit! ... Read More
Thomas Jefferson in Paris
July 11th, 2013Our daughter spotted a statue of Thomas Jefferson in Paris recently and it was a sweet moment to pause amid the streets of Paris that Jefferson loved while looking ahead with excitement to the start of her freshman year at the University of Virginia this fall! ... Read More
Asparagus Soup Recipe
April 8th, 2013One thing we learnt from our cooking lessons with acclaimed Italian chef Franco Taruschio is that Italians never waste food! Here’s a delicious recipe for asparagus soup using the leftover asparagus peels from asparagus lasagna. ... Read More
Paris in the Snow!
January 28th, 2013When the snow arrives and covers Paris with a blanket of snow the city’s charms are infused with a wintry magic that is simply irresistible! The recent snow in Paris was a lovely surprise and turned the city into a romantic and beautiful winter wonderland. Take a look! ... Read More
Recipe for Pain Perdu – French Toast
January 26th, 2013Start your weekend off with a French and American favorite … French toast! In France it is called “pain perdu” and it’s a delicious way to transform leftover bread into a sweet breakfast or brunch staple that will please the whole family. Bon Appétit! ... Read More
Enchanting Christmas Windows in Paris
December 12th, 2012Enjoy the Christmas magic at the Christian Dior designed holiday windows at Printemps and the Louis Vuitton “Ball of the Century” windows at Galeries Lafayette … with a special visit from Disney’s princesses! ... Read More
Recipe | Summer Berries with Fromage Blanc & Coffee Ganache
September 12th, 2012Celebrate the end of summer with this simple and easy to make recipe for summer strawberries and raspberries layered with fromage blanc and a rich coffee and chocolate ganache! ... Read More
Lost in Translation — or False Friends in French
August 5th, 2012Whether you’re ordering dinner in a restaurant in Paris or booking a train ticket for traveling in France, you’ll want to watch out for “faux amis” in French. These words can be tricky to remember! Here are some of our classic Lost in Translation moments. ... Read More
Delicious Peach Tarte Tatin Recipe
July 18th, 2012Peaches are in season right now in Paris and every year the arrival of the delicious pêches blanches in the markets along rue Cler is a reason to celebrate. Here’s a lovely and easy recipe to make a Peach Tarte Tatin – perfect with the season’s sweet white peaches! ... Read More
Our Little Girl is Growing Up…
June 1st, 2012I hope you are having a beautiful spring wherever you are! It’s the season for High School proms and we hosted a pre-Prom party for our daughter Alexia, age 16. 30 parents-with-cameras and 15 teenagers. It was a lot of fun! ... Read More
Recipe for Cherry & Ricotta Tart
May 16th, 2012Looking for a new dessert that will impress your dinner guests? Try this delicious Cherry & Ricotta tart recipe submitted by one of our lovely apartment owners. ... Read More
Delicious Recipe for Lasagne with Asparagus
April 2nd, 2012Last year we took a day of cooking lessons with acclaimed Italian chef Franco Taruschio. Here is his recipe for delicious asparagus lasagne below. It’s a hearty dish, a contrast to the traditional meat/tomato lasagna dishes, with a white bechamel sauce flavored with the whites of the asparagus. ... Read More
