Before I tell you about how good I am at inhaling sugar, I want to say hi and welcome to some of the new readers around here. I am so happy that you came by and I can't wait to get to know you and hear your stories. :)
Are you all familiar with the French macaron? Not its American counter part the coconut macaroon. If you haven't had a real macaroon I suggest you go out immediately and find one so you can experience the bliss! It is basically two little almond meringue cookies sandwiched around a delicious creamy filling. They are delicate and delicious.
Our class made an insane amount of macarons a few weeks ago. We diligently worked at them, piping perfect little circles and mixing decadent fillings so that we could
Violet and Black Currant
Lemon
Rose and Raspberry
Pistachio and Cinnamon
Two days later, they reappeared and all I know is that it went quiet and 2 minutes later every one looked around. Everyone with mouths full of macarons, looking guilty. (awkward turrrrtle). It was hilarious and we just had to laugh in spite of ourselves. Crazed pastry students.
We brought our boxes to fill them and it was like shopping on black friday. You had to race to each flavor to make sure you got them. First come, first served baby. Luckily, there was no pepper spray involved.
What do you think about macarons? Do you like them as much as we do?
Amazing!! I love macarons, and always get a few when I'm at the posh bakery in our town- but the real devotee is my dog! She will do ANYTHING for a raspberry macaron, and even knows I have them the second I walk in the house and follows me around doing her best tricks. I keep saying I should try to make them at home, but I haven't yet- I'm a little nervous, I've read they're not easy! I'm jealous of some of those flavors- YUM!
ReplyDeleteHaha, that is so great! My dog loves to eat everything that is terrible for him too. They should be friends? You should try to make them though! They are a little bit of a process but they are worth it. Would you like me to post a recipe for you to try?? :)
DeleteOh my goodness, those look delicious! Im sad to say Ive never had one, but now eargerly going to search around to see where I can find some!
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Oh Shauna you've got to find some! They are a delight! Let me know what you think when you get around to having one! :)
DeleteOh dear lord, I feel fat just looking at these! I went to Paris last year and I swear I put on a stone in weight just from macaroons. They are to die for.
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haha Meesh, so funny! Trying not to gain weight in this city might be the hardest challenge of all!
DeleteHello from a new follower! Macarons are my favourite things on the entire planet! When I lived in France I used to get the giant ones that cost like 6$ CAD. So tasty! Where I live now there is a French bakery that makes them. I love their seasonal ones the best (in Oct. they did pumpkin, Dec. was peppermint, March was Bailey's flavoured,etc..). Mmm...
ReplyDeleteHi new friend! I'm glad you're here! Um...pumpkin sounds like the all time best macaron flavor in the world. Must have!
Deleteoh my! macaron overload lol, i was just in laduree today i love macarons so much . i've converted at least twenty people over to the french macaron cult
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Ah thats great! Keep the macaron movement alive haha. My favorite is definitely lemon...for now anyway :) PS- don't you love Laduree's Hello Kitty products right now?
Deleteomg French macaroons are the best!! I just came here from Across the Pond and you had me at macaroons! when i lived in France i always saw them in bakeries and it was a long time before i actually ordered one. once i finally did, i died and went to heaven. so few of the ones here stand up but i am always willing to try many to find hte best ones. i love the vanilla, lemon and coffee! mmm!
ReplyDeleteHi B! Ah, the lemon ones are always so amazing, right? I bet its hard to go from having macarons in France to having them back home. At least you still get to have them though! :)
DeleteI have never even wanted to try macaroons until I saw the pictures you just posted!!! Can we say yum?? I feel like I've gained 10 pounds just reading all of your posts since you have been in Paris. Thank heavens our minds can't absorb the weight of what our brains are thinking! haha.
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