I am sure, some of you are thinking I have made a spelling mistake.. In Macarons…… Should it not be macaroons?
Actually, NO!
Macaroons are a coconut based cookie-and macarons are a French cookie. It is made with almonds. It has 2 delicate almond meringue wafers sandwiched with a luscious filling. Oh ya! Where, do you say-did I hear about macarons?
Well, as everyone who knows me well, knows,
I love Paris!
Even, just saying the word Paris, brings a smile to my face. And every time I am there I visit one of my favorite places Laduree.
It is a true Parisian gem. It is filled with delicate cookies, pastries, ice creams, and of course aromatic teas, and great meals. I have been to Paris 3 times, and every time-I make time for Laduree.
This is a close up shot of their window. Look at all those macarons stacked up-It is a joy for all my senses.
The last time I was in Paris I brought a box of macarons home.
However a dozen of these delicate cookies are not going to last for long- And unfortunately, I cannot visit Paris on a regular basis, especially not just for macarons.
So, I was pleasantly surprised after reading a blog called The Celiac Husband That a new stand had opened at the Calgary Farmers Market And it carried these delicate cookies.
I drove to the Farmers Market this weekend and picked up 6 macarons. The flavors I chose were rose water, salty caramel, framboise(raspberry) and dark chocolate.
WHAT A TREAT!!
Once I was home, I made myself a cup of tea, placed the raspberry one on a plate And took a bite.
Wow! What a joy to my taste buds it was. Crunchy on the outside and moist with a wonderful filling on the inside.
Please visit this booth at the Calgary Farmers Market-Macaron
You will not be disappointed in these gems.
And hopefully, it will remind you of Paris too!
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Having moved from Calgary to Edmonton recently, I have been in search of gf products in a new city. While GF Patiserrie does have their products available in a store here in Edmonton, I have had a host of products to be replaced with local suppliers…
Macarons however, I had not tried before coming here… there’s a little bakery (not a dedicated gluten free bakery mind you…) on 124st called Duchess Bake Shop. A long story short- if you’re in Edmonton and requiring a gf sugar fix… or a macaron fix… this is absolutely the place to go! Delish!
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Those are VERY pretty macarons Carrie!
Luck you…why do I live in New York???
Carolg