Comments | emma_rising: Macarons

emma_rising

Macarons

Mar 01, 2010 21:27

I made French-style macarons on Sunday. I made some a while ago and was re-reminded of their greatness when someone posted an article about how they are the 'new cupcake'. They are such a satisfying challenge to make. I have been enjoying eating them, but even more sharing them -

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emma_rising March 2 2010, 14:38:51 UTC

No, unfortunately I'm not sure who made it - it was a gift...

amanda_mary March 2 2010, 15:23:44 UTC

I think I read the same article!

I can't be the only one who is slightly annoyed by folks confusing them with macaroons, can I? Anyway, this place in St. Paul is supposed to make macarons that rival the ones at Laudurée. Not that I'd know!

emma_rising March 2 2010, 16:15:02 UTC

I had some from Laduree - just once - they came in the cutest box with a chandelier on it, which I keep on my night stand...

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bricology March 2 2010, 19:57:05 UTC

mmmmmmMacarons...

Yours look like they turned out very well.

I've never had any macarons from Ladurée, but we often get them from Miette here in San Francisco(we're fortunate to have at least 5 patisseries in town that do Ladurée-style macarons). Favorite flavors: rose geranium, grapefruit zest, pistachio, Earl Grey tea.

I've often wondered how Ladurée manages to get such vibrant colors!