haah these are awesome, i might just have to make them!
Showing posts with label macarons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label macarons. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Parisian Macaron obsession strengthens...
seriously, i am not quite sure what my issue is, but i am clearlllllyyyy obsessed with these little treats!
some more pictures of this weekends adventures with parisian macarons!
flavors (in order. disregard the complete lack of planning for color choices): plain almond, pistachio (delish!), and coconut (could barely taste it, next time using coconut extract instead of vanilla extract...mmm coconutttttt!)
the whole tray that i made for my grandma's 75th birthday - there were plenty more but i ran out of buttercream. i am NEVER prepared enough, it's ridiculous.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Parisian Macarons, part two
a few more pictures for you! :)
piped and ready to go!
after about 13 mins in the oven!
SO SHINY!
a bit overcooked, but AMAZING either way!
EPIC SUCCESS: Parisian Macarons
oooooh friends, yesterday was the best day of my life! not only was the weather A-MAZING, but i had a little kick in my step (that may or may not have been due to sangria consumption) that led to the most perfect little macarons i have ever laid my eyes on!
*now, i know you remember my epic fail in the fall. i've had my sights set on the perfect macaron since, and i am very proud to say that this was only my second try! and they.were.perfect!!!
While I could take the time to write down the steps, I don't want to. I want to introduce you to the best book I've ever read: I {heart} Macarons by Hisako Ogita. Not only is it filled with plenty of eye candy, it gives you options for millions of flavors of macarons and buttercreams as well as other fillings. it also gives you step by step instructions - with pictures - which i obviously needed. Seriously, this book was my life saver!
without further ado, i present to you the most adorable little dessert i've ever seen, made by: ME!
while i am not thrilled with my color choice (only made two batches in fear that i'd royally screw up again), i am PUMPED about the results!
brownish color = plain almond/vanilla buttercream
green color = matcha (green tea....with hints of blueberry)/vanilla buttercream
every single person said: "seriously? you made these? are you sure you didn't buy them when no one was home!?!?!?? THEY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE FAKE!"
needless to say, I LOVE reactions like that!
i forgot to mention that i SCREAMED out loud when i saw the feet forming - so much so that my room mates that were home all came into the kitchen to see if i was ok/dead. it was THAT exciting!
*now, i know you remember my epic fail in the fall. i've had my sights set on the perfect macaron since, and i am very proud to say that this was only my second try! and they.were.perfect!!!
While I could take the time to write down the steps, I don't want to. I want to introduce you to the best book I've ever read: I {heart} Macarons by Hisako Ogita. Not only is it filled with plenty of eye candy, it gives you options for millions of flavors of macarons and buttercreams as well as other fillings. it also gives you step by step instructions - with pictures - which i obviously needed. Seriously, this book was my life saver!
without further ado, i present to you the most adorable little dessert i've ever seen, made by: ME!
while i am not thrilled with my color choice (only made two batches in fear that i'd royally screw up again), i am PUMPED about the results!brownish color = plain almond/vanilla buttercream
green color = matcha (green tea....with hints of blueberry)/vanilla buttercream
every single person said: "seriously? you made these? are you sure you didn't buy them when no one was home!?!?!?? THEY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE FAKE!"
needless to say, I LOVE reactions like that!
i forgot to mention that i SCREAMED out loud when i saw the feet forming - so much so that my room mates that were home all came into the kitchen to see if i was ok/dead. it was THAT exciting!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Some new purchases...
JUST purchased this awesome oversized bag for myself:
at $49.95, you can't go wrong...it's huge! it will fit all my random crap that i "need" at all hours of the day!
pretty excited about that purchase...also excited about buying the "I love Macarons" book! maybe now, i can master the craft! haahha we'll see about that one!
at $49.95, you can't go wrong...it's huge! it will fit all my random crap that i "need" at all hours of the day!pretty excited about that purchase...also excited about buying the "I love Macarons" book! maybe now, i can master the craft! haahha we'll see about that one!
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