Here it is the start of the new month and what should appear to get the month off on a good start but a surprising package of madeleines! A big thank you to that sneaky “leprechaun” who sent them!

I have always heard of the cookie, seen images of them, looked at the specialized pans required for that iconic shape, but I have never tasted one. Until now. For those of you, like me, who have never had the pleasure of the indulgence, madeleines are a bit of a cross between a cupcake and a cakey sugar cookie. It has a very slight glaze or brushing of honey or syrup to sweeten the cookie, but it is not overly sweet. One could easily eat one or two (or more) for breakfast and not feel guilty.

A lovely treat and again a big thank-you to that sneaky leprechaun! Oh and in case my leprechaun has never had the iconic cookie either, be on the look out, you never know if they might magically appear on your doorstep in the coming days too.

(Just be glad it’s nothing green, like Brussel sprouts).