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Give Mom the Gift of Macarons This Mother’s Day!

Looking for unique Mother’s Day gift ideas that are sweet, elegant, and unforgettable? Whether you buy macarons, bake them, or give a macaron cookbook, you can’t go wrong with this classic French treat. This Mother’s Day, surprise Mom with something she’ll savor—literally!

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Why Every Baker Needs a KitchenAid Stand Mixer – Mini vs. Classic

If you’ve ever whipped up a batch of macarons or frosted a dozen cupcakes, you know the arm workout that comes with mixing everything by hand. Or with a hand mixer that has beaters falling out or stops when it needs to mix that batter or frosting. That’s where a KitchenAid stand mixer comes to the rescue—and trust me, it’s a total game changer. I know, because I baked more than 30 batches of macarons using only a hand mixer. I can assure you that the stand mixer made a big difference!

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Einkorn Flour Recipe

Macarons, made with almond flour, and oatmeal raisin cookies made with einkorn flour have more in common than you might think. When baking with einkorn flour, it's important to sift it twice for the best results. Apart from this simple step, these delicious and nutritious cookies are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed just minutes after coming out of the oven.

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Macarons and Murder [A Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery, Book 4] – Book Trailer

Yolanda's Yummery is abuzz with excitement as Yolanda prepares for Valentine's Day, but a shocking discovery threatens to derail her celebrations. With the help of Detective Churchill, she sets out to uncover the truth behind the murder mystery, all while juggling her yummery, a potential killer, and a web of deceit. A thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and hidden agendas. Will Yolanda unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide--An Excerpt

My second cookbook has just been released after months of testing various chocolate cupcake and brownie recipes. It was so much fun baking these sweet treats and learning more cupcake decorating techniques.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 16: Chocolate & Raspberry Macarons

As a huge fan of chocolate, I decided to combine that with a dollop of homemade raspberry jam in the center of each macaron. All I had to do in advance was make the jam and the chocolate ganache.

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