"This is the craziest thing I've ever done," I said aloud to myself as I turned the steering wheel around yet another hairpin turn. "But I guess if I recognize that it's crazy, that means I'm not insane, right? Yeah. Right. Good.”

A short story written on the bus to Ljubljana, Slovenia. 

Madeleine Dee offers up the perfect taste of fall!

Amazing handmade dinner rolls recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving or any other day of the year! Simple, elegant, and no one has to know how easy it was.

Madeleine Dee prepares her fabulous lemon cake recipe! It’s just as easy as box mix, but SO much better. Simple, elegant, and no one has to know how easy it was. Enjoy this little bit of sunshine.

Madeleine Dee prepares her beautiful Cambodian Breeze cocktail with fresh lime, butterfly pea flowers, and honey! Refreshing, easy, and elegant.

Madeleine Dee (The Seasoned Cynic) visits El Celler de Can Roca!

Madeleine Dee’s abbreviated history of the amazing Jennie Carter Benedict, who invented Benedictine and lived an incredible life in Louisville, KY. A short and rewarding read!

A recipe made for Easy Elegance by Top Chef Sara Bradley from Freight House restaurant in Paducah! Enjoy this Bacon Onion Jam and stay tuned for the April episode of the show.

Madeleine Dee’s creamy, amazing Green Goddess Benedictine. The perfect addition to your Derby party!

Quick, easy, delicious, and full of hearty warmth, Madeleine Dee’s Sunshine Soup is the perfect winter pick-me-up! #pesto #basil #veggies #vegetables #winter #soup #healthysoup #healthysoups #tortellini #lemon #wholefoods

Food Network’s Chef Madeleine Dee prepares her famous Fond Fig Pizzas on the pilot of Easy Elegance!

A secretly healthy snack for 2019: double chocolate treats that triple as muffins, cake, or brownies! Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and possibly egg free, they’re delicious, easy, and allergy friendly. Happy New Year!

A unique and elegant holiday recipe that’s fun and foolproof! Post contains an instructional video featuring Madeleine Dee, The Seasoned Cynic.

The Seasoned Cynic’s Guide to Charcuterie Boards!

The Seasoned Cynic’s tips for finding great deals on flights!

Quick Chicken & Dumplings! Easy, healthy, & delicious.

Handmade Irish Soda Bread! Easy, delicious, and perfect with a warm stew or for afternoon tea with a bit of jam. This recipe will never let you down.

Easy and delicious Pumpkin Bread! This will be your go-to recipe.