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Baking Fail (Macarons, Take #4)


And so the Year of the French Macaron slowly trudges along. This time with an epic fail that still makes a fantastically good cookie.

And so the Year of the French Macaron slowly trudges along.

This time, with an epic fail (but good cookie nonetheless). Continue reading

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These are a few of my favorite things (Macarons, Take #3)

Slowly but surely, I’m on my way to perfecting my Macaron making technique.

This can only mean one thing: it’s time to experiment with new flavors. Continue reading

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It seems I’ve been doing it wrong

I’ve told you about my friend Ben before and even pictured him on this very blog. As per usual, he’s beaten me to the punch, beginning a macaron making quest years ago and with more wit. Based on his demo … Continue reading

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Once More, With Lemon (Macarons, Take #2)

And, so, the quest continues. I’m happy to report that I have not gain ten pounds, yet. I’m also happy to tell you that I’ve come up with a way to use up the egg yolks you’ll be left with should you not want to go the ice cream route.

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French Macarons (Take #1)

And, so, the year of the French Macaron, as outlined here begins.

I’ll say this much: I might have been a little cocky when I first conceived this project. Now I knew macarons are notoriously difficult to make, but even so, I had my doubts. I mean, they’re basically sugar, meringue, and almonds. How hard could they be?

Very, as it turns out.

They’re also delicious and worth all of the effort.

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And, so, a project begins

Admittedly, it’s a little late for me to first start talking about new year’s resolutions now that January is halfway through. And, I’m afraid that I’ve already failed at the first: namely, to be better about blogging here. But, January’s … Continue reading

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