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The Great Macaron Challenge, Part 4

February 4, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, cookies, macarons, sweets

It was nearing the end of my week and after three days in a row creating disappointing macaron disasters, I had finally gotten it right. I successfully made my first macarons! The Great Macaron Challenge was finally complete! Unable to eat another pistachio macaron, I went back to vanilla and... Read More

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The Great Macaron Challenge, Part 3

February 4, 2013January 11, 2017 cookies, macarons, sweets

I did not title this series the Great Macaron challenge for nothing. They say "the third time's the charm," and I was hoping it was true. After two days of macaron failures, I was bound and determined to get these cookies right. Boy, was I in for a disappointment.... Read More

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The Great Macaron Challenge, Part 2

February 4, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, cookies, macarons, sweets

After failed attempt #1, I reviewed recipes online and decided to try again. This time, I figured I'd do pistachio macarons (pistachio was my favorite flavor, I thought it would give me motivation). So, armed with a better recipe (or so I hoped) I set about making the new batch... Read More

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The Great Macaron Challenge, Part 1

February 3, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, cookies, macarons, sweets

If you are unfamiliar with French macarons, they are delicate and delicious meringue-based cookie sandwiches. Famous makers include Laduree, Bouchon Bakery and Pierre Herme. I love these little cookies and in an attempt to create the object of my desire (not to mention save my wallet, these cookies usually cost... Read More