THE CHERRY STRIKES BACK! Hold onto your spatulas, macaron mavens—Lisa’s back with yet another batch of sweet chaos and chewy and cheery cherry triumph! This time, she’s teaming up with the tart and sassy Morello cherry, pairing it with swoon-worthy chocolate to create a flavor explosion so good, it might just cause spontaneous Eiffel Tower daydreams.
Read MoreSpringtime and macarons – what a beautiful combination! .
Since 2005, Jour du Macaron has been celebrated. Noted pastry chef and macaron expert, Pierre Herme, came up with the idea in order to bring attention to this lovely French delicacy and raise money for his charity.
Usually, Macaron Day is held on the first day of spring. However, this year when I Googled the holiday, I was given three different dates. So, why not celebrate macarons for 31 days this March?
Or why not have every month be a celebration of macarons?!
Read MoreDive into the delightful world of French macarons with this vibrant Pink Lemonade Macarons recipe! Get step-by-step instructions for crafting these zesty, pink-hued treats, filled with luscious lemon curd buttercream. Ideal for parties, dessert tables, or a fun baking adventure.
Read MoreThe macaron saga continues as I want to test the King Arthur “super finely ground” almond flour I’d found for a dollar less at Walmart. I also wanted to try a strawberry buttercream filling because I love strawberries and the idea of a buttercream filling seemed decadent to me.
Read MoreMacarons are made with a few basic ingredients: sugar, egg whites, almond flour, and color for the shells. Fillings can vary, including options like jams, Nutella, caramel, or lemon curd. You can also create your own fillings, such as buttercream or chocolate ganache. While I had most ingredients and tools, I was missing almond flour, but had sugar and fresh eggs. I had watched several YouTube tutorials to learn how to make them. Maybe it wouldn’t be too difficult…
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