Coconut Macarons with Toffee Filling

June 23rd, 2010 | Cookies, Desserts, Macaron, Pastry, Vegetarian | Christi | 14 Comments

I think I’m in trouble. I have an irresistible itch to keep making macarons. So this is the reason behind the macaron phenomenon! It’s like nicotine- you get hooked the first time and you’re done. Crap.

Pinky Macarons with Baileys Buttercream

June 9th, 2010 | Desserts, Macaron, Pastry, Tutorials | Christi | 11 Comments

Macarons are such divas! They do everything you don’t want them to. Like my first batch. They emerged from the oven with lopsided feet, rejecting my silent prayers for symmetry. The second batch was even worse. They had magnificently erupted into a cracked volcanic, brittle rocks. It was dreadful.

H&B Macarons with Chocolate Ganache Filling

June 1st, 2010 | Desserts, Macaron, Pastry, Vegetarian | Christi | 14 Comments

Dear Honey, It’s me, Missy Macaron. Wait! I know we haven’t always been buddy-buddy, but hear me out…