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these are a few of my favorite things

I'm planning a special dinner for dear friends who have just returned home from Paris.  I'm consulting a few of my favorite french cookbooks for inspiration, and while I haven't finalized the menu,  madeleines will definitely be served with coffee. I'm so excited to try this recipe for the Hermès Madeleine from the most recent issue of Cherry Bombe !

image courtesy of Cherry Bombe

**addendum -  my thoughtful husband has reminded me that I've left out one very important, French Menu Cookbook, written by, Richard Olney from his home "in the hills of Provence", first published in 1970.

"two informal winter dinners" - photo courtesy of Collins Publishing House

"scrambled eggs with fresh truffles" - photo courtesy of Collins Publishing House