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Insights and practical tips from my own travels in France and Paris, beyond the typical guidebook favourites.

Drawing on over 70 trips, these posts highlight destinations, culture, and moments that have shaped my personal experiences.

Maison Larnicol, Saint Malo, shop display of chocolate truffles with metal scoop

Maison Larnicol Saint Malo Brittany

Today we go to chocolate heaven and back. Maison Larnicol is truly wonderful. I discovered it on holiday this…

Brittany Ferries Saint Malo night crossing

The Portsmouth to St Malo crossing is around ten hours and arrives in port at 8am French time so you get more…

Skipper Restaurant St Martin de Ré, France

Dinner with Crayons is my regular weekend kid friendly restaurant review.  This week though is a rarity. We es…

Postcard from… Vannes Brittany

Today’s post is one of my regular series of non-recipe mini posts, “Postcard from…” Si…

13 desserts of Provence

13 Desserts of Provence: French Christmas Eve Tradition

A quick version of the 13 desserts of Provence this Christmas - 13 desserts but a manageable amount to eat!

Un weekend à St Remy de Provence

Too sick to to cook this week, I am taking you a weekend mini break in my favourite town on earth, St-Rémy-de-…

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Casserole dish of richly coloured leftover lamb curry with mushrooms.

Leftover Lamb Curry with Mushrooms

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Vegetable Biryani with Cauliflower and Chickpeas (Vegan)

Vegetable Biryani with Cauliflower & Chickpeas

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Lemon Macarons with Rosemary recipe - yellow macarons stacked in piles

Lemon Macarons with Rosemary – Fresh Spring Flavours

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Parisian outdoor restaurant terrace with Eiffel Tower behind.

My Paris Guide: A Frequent French Visitor’s Tips

From buzzing pavement cafés on boulevards, to the beehives in Parc du … [Read More...] about My Paris Guide: A Frequent French Visitor’s Tips

Smoked Salmon Potato Salad with Hearts of Palm

Smoked Salmon Potato Salad With Hearts of Palm

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Apple Pound Cake with Pine Nuts in striped cornish blue bowls with custard

Apple Pound Cake With Pine Nuts

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I’m Sarah, a recipe writer sharing thrifty everyday dinners with a touch of French inspiration. I founded Maison Cupcake in 2009 and love creating dishes that are affordable, comforting and achievable. Thanks for visiting!

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