Guess What I did Today. (Psst, it’s Macarons!)
I made macarons! Lots of them, actually.
A cake stand is absolutely essential for macarons. Why not prop them up and make them look beautiful? Why not put them on display?
Paris food is always beautiful.
Especially if it’s not in Paris. It really classes up the joint, as a cowboy might say.
Do you prefer chocolate or strawberry? Tell me in the comments.
Zoom in on those vanilla ones…
I think I officially can say, “I make macarons.” It really is a process, and I know a lot of people who abandon the cause.
Macarons take time, patience and a lot of very specific detail. Anything with a hint of meringue has to be made with utmost care. You don’t want to thwart anything about the process. You have to treat each meringue like a little baby. Almost.
And don’t even get me started on “stiff peaks.” Anyone who has mixed anything up ever will know what I’m talking about. When is it an actual peak? When is it not? I need a grandma to look at it and tell me!!
It’s been a long week, with lots of egg whites and almonds. But I think I’ve got it down!
Oh girls, these are as good as they look.
Sinfully good.
(And they’re gluten free, for my gluten free family and friends! Everyone can join in on these sinfully delicious things.)
I feel like Juliette Binoche in Chocolat trying to sabotage your Lent!
My apologies. But not really. They’re too good.
Wouldn’t these be lovely as a gift for a friend instead of a whole Easter basket?
Hmmmmmm….
I may actually want a basket full of macarons for some holiday.
Maybe for a birthday?
Or maybe that’s how we should celebrate Mother’s Day from now on. Yes.
GF version pleeease. They are beautiful. Maybe worth the stomach pain from trying just one..
As soon as you have a batch up for sale I’m going to buy some with the excuse that they are for my son. 😉
V- I updated the post but they are GF!!!! Yee hee!
I’ve never had one of those and they look so incredibly good! I can’t find them anywhere in the stores here in Los Angeles. Perhaps I’m not looking in the right places. Yours look beautiful enough to be in a fine French bakery! Is the recipe a secret? 😉
These look fantastic!
swoon-ing now …
Hummmm comme ils sont appétisants !!!
Un bon thé avec tout ça !
bizzz
amitié
corinne
beautiful!
ok where are they?
where are they to buy?
WHERE ARE THEY?
WHERE ARE THEY?
🙂
delicious!
your photos are magical
brilliant depth and colors
Yes, yes, yes. Gorgeous!
I’m sure those are DELISH…I’ve never had a french macaroon…I know, so Midwestern. But I wanted to make sure you knew HOW BEAUTIFUL they are in their picture. You do wonderful work!
XOXO
Joni
They look so delightful and yummy and happy!
Cool idea! And they look luscious! And that reminds me, I want to pick up a DVD of Chocolat–I loved that movie. And Johnny Depp didn’t look too bad either.
GF!!! Did you convert the original recipe to be GF or is there actually a GF recipe for these? I’m doing GF and its hard to find goodies that taste good. How exciting!! I didn’t realize you cook GF, is this personal preference or needed in your household? MMMM, they look so good.
congrats on this wonderful accomplishment, you made these with three little children at home…wonderful
I saw you at Jonis blog, Old Cent farmhouse and had to say HI. Love your blog title and I can relate. My intersts, in life, can be so very polar opposite as well. I love to ride horseback yet also love attending High Tea.
You have some amazing photos here lady! Those look delightful.
MMMM they look delish!
Blessings,
Lorilee
They are perfect! Those photos make me soooo happy.
you have a beautiful website, I’m enjoying reading through it
These look heavenly! I avoid flour when I can so GF is a plus.
These really do present nicely. Very tempting!
Yummy!!! thanks for sharing , they look fabulously scrumptious!
Hugs, Cynthia
Bonjour,
These looks so delicious, how do you find the time? I have been collecting macaron recipes but have yet to work up the nerve to actually attempt it. Here in Paris I’m forever inventing excuses for running to the store for something or other and as soon as I hit the streets I make a beeline to the closest patisserie – of course I’ve been getting the mini macarons so that it dosen’t really county right?
Seriously you are amazing, and I’ve just found your French bread recipe that I am going to try. Do you think you could let have a peek at this recipe? I know you are busy, busy and I so appreciate you taking time to visit and your kind comment. How is that new baby and big brother and sister?
Bonne Sunday!
Oooh, La La! I think you’ve done it! I went to the Laduree website to educate myself. Your macaron look tres jolie to me. La pied…aahh, the details. If you get these perfected and put them on Etsy I may have to try them. What a charming endeavor! I am all about things British so would have to go to Laduree Londres – which I’d love to do!
It’s only about 15 minutes and I can be there!!
Surely someone OUTSIDE of the family need to REALLY taste test these!
PLEASE???!!!!
annie
I can now attest that these are wonderful! The pistachio are the best so far.
Fabulous!! I love those things, I have an adopted grandson that travels to Paris often and has brought me many of these delectable treats. Your’s are evry bit as gorgeous and I would bet just as delcious.
Hope you come by and check out my blog. Happy Macarooning
What a lovely idea! I’ve never tried that, but now I really want to! They look amazing! Your blog too btw!
xoxo’s Kristin
these look DELISH!!!! i would gobble them up for my backside!
Do you have any for sale? I want some!
… better tweek the buy it now button …
gonna need a bigger cake plate!!