Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with thoughtful, personalized gifts that show the extraordinary woman in your life just how much she’s cherished. From customized jewelry with birthstones to luxury spa gift sets brimming with bath salts, candles, and skincare essentials, these memorable Mother’s Day gift ideas blend sentimentality with indulgence. Here are 12 thoughtful and creative gift ideas.
Read MoreFroot Loops Macarons: A Sweet, Colorful Twist on a Classic Delight
If you’re a fan of sweet, crunchy cereal and irresistible French treats, these Froot Loops macarons are a match made in dessert heaven! Infused with the vibrant flavors and colors of your favorite breakfast cereal, this whimsical macaron recipe combines chewy almond shells with a creamy Froot Loops ganache filling that will take your taste buds on a playful ride. Perfect for brunches, parties, or just a fun baking adventure.
Read MoreIn my quest to create the perfect macaron, I’ve been experimenting with a variety of creative and flavorful fillings. The filling is what truly defines the taste of these delicate treats. While many traditional buttercream recipes rely on a cup or two of confectioners’ sugar, I’ve found ways to reduce this sugar content without sacrificing flavor. For the best results, particularly with American buttercream fillings, remember that using high-quality butter is key to achieving a rich, creamy, and delicious macaron filling.
Read MoreYolanda'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?
Read MoreShopping for a fruity tropical taste of sweetness? This is a great combination for those who adore such a compatible flavor duo. It’s also a marvelous summer treat!
Read MoreThere’s no such thing as foolproof macarons! However, there are ways to ensure that you bake the best batches you can by keeping this handy baking checklist nearby.
Read MoreTHE 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 deliciously sweet world of French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 17! Join Lisa Maliga as she unravels the age-old debate: Macaroons vs. Macarons. Which team are you on: macaroon or macaron?
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreYou only need a few ingredients but you should get the best type of chocolate that you find appealing. Follow these simple steps and get the ganache that will fill your favorite French macarons.
Read MoreBake beautiful and delicious French macarons in your own kitchen. This collection of tried-and-tested recipes allows bakers to create these tasty and colorful confections.
The author details what equipment and ingredients you need, offers numerous helpful tips, resources, and shares more than 30 recipes for you to whip up an array of elegant French delicacies.
Full of inspiring color photos, Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide, offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons that will impress anyone who tastes them.
Read MoreAs many chefs know, coffee removes strong odors such as onions, garlic, fish, and meat. This is why Espresso Coffee Kitchen Soap is good to have in any kitchen.
So, I'd like to introduce my latest soap crafting eBook. Naturally, I made all the soaps and took photos of them. I was running low on soap. Now, my soap dishes and soap cabinet are full again.
Read MoreFollow Lisa on her 13th sweet escapade into the colorful world of macaron making! In this fruity installment, she dives deep into raspberry flavor, tackles the quirks of piping perfection, and shares the joys (and slight chaos) of baking these delicate French treats. Whether you're a seasoned macaron artist or just here for the dessert eye-candy, this blog post is a delicious stop on the baking journey.
Read MoreAt first, all was great with the meringue. It had the standard stiff peaks and to get that lovely minty color, I added 7 drops of gel food coloring. And that was followed with one drop of pure peppermint essential oil. So it looked and smelled like chocolate mint chip ice cream.
Read MoreCraving a zesty treat? Learn how to bake perfect lemon macarons with this step-by-step recipe. Avoid common mistakes and get tips for achieving those coveted macaron "feet." Plus, discover a time-saving trick and a tangy lemon curd buttercream filling that will make your macarons irresistible!
Read MoreIndulge in a flavorful adventure with Lisa Maliga as she shares her experience creating pistachio and vanilla French macarons! Learn from her baking journey, from grinding pistachios to achieving the perfect speckled shells. Get tips, tricks, and a helpful macaron recipe!
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