Admittedly, my macaron adventures have actually been more like misadventures, but it is Macaron Day so in honor of the fact that this little cookie is quintessentially French and many of my francophile friends adore them, I thought I would share some macaron-related posts and news.
If you are in Paris, make sure to participate in le jour du macaron with Pierre Hermé boutiques (as well as other brands) throughout the city. Make sure to try the macaron mogador if you have the opportunity, check out what is is from this post from Paris Pâtisseries.
The food experts at Paris by Mouth not only tell you the five best macarons, but also tell you where to get them for free on March 20.
If you want to learn how to make macarons while visiting Paris (or if you live there!) then I highly recommend a class from La Cuisine Paris.
Here in the US, if you are a lover of these little delights, keep track of Amy Thomas of God I Love Paris and author of Paris, My Sweet
And then there is Mardi of Eat Live Travel Write who makes them weekly and teaches classes on how to make them. (Follow her on Instagram to be constantly tortured with yummy photos of her macaron adventures!)
With that I bid you Happy Macaron Day and if they are something you like, I hope you get a hold of one or two today to celebrate!
And……. Toronto is participating for the first time ever (I am SOOOOOO excited!). Details here:
http://macarondayto.com/macaronDay.html
(thanks for the shoutout, btw!)
@Mardi, oh cool! Are you doing anything special?
Will scout the city for a macaron tomorrow – even though they’re not my favorite treat, I won’t turn them down!
I don’t know that we have a place in Charlottesville with homemade macarons? But I do know where to look.
Thanks for sharing this, photo is great
Ummmmm now you have me craving macarons!!!
I have never had one of these. I buy Turkish Macaroons at the German bakery a few times a year, but I’m assuming these are different. Love all the colors!
@Jen, is it based in coconut? That is a different variety (and a good one – I like those)!
Or make them (from my post on the Ladurée macaron recipe ) if you can’t buy them.
Yum, yum.
I am the biggest sucker for macaroons, these all look delicious. The only macaroons I have ever had were store bought and in packages, nothing fresh.