One of the many treats we enjoyed when we lived in France were Madeleine’s, a small sponge like cake baked in a shell shaped pan. You could buy them by the bag in the supermarket. I have made them a number of times, often with mixed results. I made up a batch today using a new recipe I found over at The Food Network. These ones were honey and vanilla flavoured and were delicious. Perfect for an afternoon tea treat.
Do you like the waxed paper with strawberries? I found this at Tokyu Hands in Tokyo. I haven’t seen printed waxed paper before – trust the Japanese to make even the most functional things look lovely. The cute Mushroom Cup came from Typo.
Sarah’s favourite spread is Nutella. We ran out yesterday so Sarah found a recipe to make her own (I love how my girl thinks!). She made up a batch and it tastes delicious. You can find the recipe she used at Oh Nuts.
Oh how lucky, dinner cooked for you!! Makes me miss my husband even more. I’m going to be at Typo when they open tomorrow to get me some toadstool cup goodness. Thanks for the tip off. Love Posie
Except for the ice and ouchie business you’ve art directed yourself a perfect Sunday! Drink it in, Lovely, drink it in…
Sorry to hear you are recouperating with a Sore Ankle…Hope it Heals Quickly for You…
Cheers
Sorry I haven’t commented for a while. I’ve been a bit Yuck. I’m so enjoying reading your posts, though. Can I pinch your wheat warmer bags idea for some Christmas Pressies? Loads of love, Amanda xxx
Oh Lisa! That’s not good about your ankle…hope you’re feeling better soon. I love that mushroom cup, and have had one in my hand so many times! Too cute! Can’t say that I’ve ever tasted a madeleine…they look delicious!
Oh after all that lovely food…what a shame to hurt your ankle…rest up and enjoy being waitered on.
The madeleines look luscious. If only i had a pan for them. Stay off that foot, and let DH wait on you. Hope it heals quickly.
What a wonderful day! I’m impressed that Sarah ended up making her own Nutella, which looks pretty easy and tasty. I’ve always wanted to try making Madeleine’s, especially in those lovely shell-shaped pans.
So sorry to hear you sprained your ankle! Hope you get pampered and feel better soon!
Glad to hear you are being pampered, as all sprained ankles should be! Ouch! Your photo of madeleines, printed waxed paper and the mushroom cup – amazing! Rest easy and you’ll be back at the sewing machine soon!
Lisa the Madeleines look delicious but the Japanese strawberry paper…oh,oh….wonderful!!!!!! I do love this beauty!!
So delicate post! Thanks!!
Much love!!
Bela
Hi. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. The Britania road where the book you’re reading is set is about a mile away from my house. I’ve been wondering whether to read it – will certainly do so now.
gorgeous post! can’t wait to jump to the recipe, so thanks!!
Oh poor you look after the ankle. I like the idea of no Palm oil nutella. I went and listened to Jane Goodall talk last week.
Oooh, I read the description of your book and it sounds so interesting. Were these madelines light and crisp? The first ones I ever made were wonderful, but of course I can’t find the recipe and every batch since then have been heavy. Yours certainly look wonderful!
Love the idea of homemade nutella. My daughter is a nutella addict, I’m sure she’d love to have a go at making her own.
Oh, sprained ankle – what a hassle. A good excuse for some rest, though. Those Madeleines look like just the thing for recovery. I love the pretty paper – perfect to set off their loveliness.
The selfmade Nutella looks great! I Never Rhombus about making some by myself!
Have a nice Week,
Kiki
oh these photos are making me hungry!!! homemade Nutella yummo!!! such a resourceful girl Sarah is….. and the wax paper…what can I say too good to use. I do hope your ankle is better but how lovely you were so spoilt, you deserve it
perfect, homemade nutella! My daughter also is a huge fan – will have to give this a whirl! Just adore the toadstool mug.
Вас читают и в России…. Очень аппетиные фотогрфии! Качество снимков супер))!!!!
Oy, feel better! Your photos are wonderful though and I would like to join you for tea, it looks so good 😉
I’m not a Nutella lover myself, but dear Blossom can inhale a jar from 50 paces.
I’m going to try this on her as I love the healthier aspect to the recipe. 🙂
As always, thank you (Sarah) for a delightful tip and thinking outside the box. 🙂
Hugs
Jenny
So sorry about your ankle, Lisa… hope it’s feeling better. Let yourself be spoiled by the family in the meantime. ;o) LOVE madeleines… I make honey madeleines from time to time–they don’t last long in our house–LOL! Such pretty waxed paper–didn’t know about printed waxed papers… silly me. LOVE you dreamy, homey photos… Thanks for visiting me, and it’s been great to catch up with you. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
Ouch Lisa, i hope that your ankle is better by the time you read this, but how nice to be spoilt and taken out to dinner. Are you sure that Sarah doesn’t want to be a chef? A pastry chef that is.
xx
Dear Lisa, these Madeleines are killing me…every time I look at them at my sidebar I feel like coming here again…and again…and…:o))
Love, Bela
yummy it looks and beautiful shots.
I hope that your ankle is back to normal now! I am coveting that strawberry paper… not to mention the madeleines.