What Readers Are Saying (Spoiler: Yum)


Bonjour,

One of the best parts of sharing my recipes with you is hearing how they come to life in your kitchens. Whether it's a twist on a French classic or something cozy for a weeknight dinner, your kind words always warm my heart and often give me dinner inspiration, too!

With so much content online written by AI these days, I just felt like it was time to highlight something real: real people, real kitchens, real feedback.

Here are some of your favourite recipes and the lovely comments that came with them:

Oat Milk French Crêpes: Everyone loves them!

“Absolutely brilliant recipe! Replaces my whole milk recipe I’ve used for 15 years.” – Stewart


“Absolutely delicious and a delightful alternative to using dairy milk! Got a huge thumbs up!!” – Selina

Elegant French Raspberry Tart: Impress your family!

“The crust was so much easier to do than I thought. I now can say ‘farewell’ to the store-bought ones for good. I can’t wait for berry season to make it again! Merci, Mélanie!” – Celia

Creamy Rigatoni Gorgonzola: Restaurant-level meal

“Honestly so easy to make this at home. It feels like something from a restaurant but perfect for a cozy night in. Can’t wait to try it again!” – Loaded Café reader

French Savoury Chorizo Madeleines: Family-approved madeleines

“Thank you for explaining how to make the famous hump — I finally succeeded!” – Christine


“This savory twist turned into a constant repeat, the whole family loves it!” – Monica

Tried one of my recipes lately?

I’d love to hear about it! Whether it was a hit with your kids, a dinner party win, or a solo treat just for you, your stories mean the world to me (this sound cliché but how amazing is it that some readers that don't know me make my recipes for their loved ones?)

À bientôt,

Mél


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