Did you really think I’d tasted enough macarons in Paris after the last post? Admittedly, I make my own macarons at home but when I’m asked regularly which macarons I prefer in Paris, I should be able to help you out. That’s a sign of a macaronivore. There are so many pastry shops that sell [...]
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What are Your Best Macarons in Paris?
It has been a while; a while since I actually dug into my purse and paid for a few macarons in Paris. About time? Well, when you’re hooked on making them at home and can indulge in your own favourite flavours, there comes a point when not many macarons come in to the house from [...]
Joining Together in Mac-rimony plus a Crème Caramel in a Cheesebox?
It’s already one week later and I’m still recovering. Is it the age or the mileage, perhaps? Or both? This was no ordinary weekend. Not only was it decision time for the French to elect their President, but we also witnessed no ordinary Scottish wedding. It was my brother’s extra special day; I’m a proud [...]
Death by Chocolate, Macarons & Self Control on Holiday
It was time to return home to Paris. Quickly before we couldn’t fit into our jeans for the return flight. After an idyllic, lazy week in Agadir, I was virtually turning into a Moroccan Lamb Tagine by flocking to the hotel buffet three times a day and baking beautifully under the welcoming warm sunshine like [...]
Souris – it’s a French Mouse!
For the last few days we have had an unexpected visitor to the house – a visitor clearly with a sweet tooth and partying spirit. She has had an absolute ball testing out brioche flour, speculoos biscuits, praline pâtisserie chocolate, mini chocolate Easter eggs and – wait for it – ground almonds! With all my [...]
Jour du Macaron – Macaron Day in Paris, 20 March 2012
Macaron Day may be over in Paris but it’s time to relive the experience now that the last macaron is finished today from le loot bag. Our sunny Paris macaronathon started out at Pierre Hermé’s boutique at Opéra, with talented artist, Carol Gillott and clever ‘Bear’ of Paris Breakfasts fame. Where was the queue at 10h [...]
A great gift for the ‘macaronivore’ in your life – 2nd edition out now!
"Mad about Macarons! Make Macarons like the French"