How to spell it? Macaron
6 Nov
I’m glad I live in this century. Especially as I realize the ease of using a food processor to grind the almonds. Then there is the whipping of the egg whites. Do you think the French sisters used a mortar and pestle to grind their almonds? Did they have whisks in the 1500′s? Wikipedia left that part out.
I made Mac’s for an event this week. I used Pierre Herme’s recipe for the Chocolate Macaroons (his spelling) from Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Herme. A beautiful book of photographs and recipes. My sweet husband gave me this book several years ago. I have to admit I was intimidated by the “Macaroons” (his spelling again) until I gathered up the guts to try them. Excitement folks! You can succeed so don’t hesitate. Do it! You’ll smile and do the happy dance. I did. They are so cute and fun and the most important part, delicious! I loved them, especially the chocolate ones. My favorite food of all.
The holidays, at least Christmas at my house, includes peppermint and so when doing my due diligence with the net, I saw these on Tartelette and thought “how appropriate” for this particular event. Let’s just say she has educated the American novice baker on how to have a positive experience making macarons, among other things. I may even learn how to take more pleasing photographs from her. Her site is lovely.
A Holiday Show,( you can see it was a grocery store, folks) it was. I had to have the pretty little bits of peppermint, red and white, side by side with the luscious dark chocolate. Even in mid-Missouri I was curious to learn if people knew what they were. Some did. I am baking small batches from scratch in a new location of a mid western grocery store chain here, if you’re watching. he he Either way, “the cat is out of the bag” because I showed the same iphone photos (yep) to my Hairdresser, Steve, and his client in the chair who has an upcoming wedding. They both loved them. There are some photos on my camera as well, however we are playing musical computers around here and I don’t have uploading capability for the moment. Where is Corbin when you need him? he he I am hopeful that the ones on the camera are better. Please be patient. Thanks! You’re the best.
It was fun! If you are at all interested in making Macarons, stop debating the issue and jump to the challenge. It beats the apple pie challenge. So GO! Remember, practice makes “better” and I am looking forward to getting “better” at making macarons.


