almond macaroons
have you ever tried an almond macaroon? not the dense coconut macaroons that usually comes to mind. these macaroons are made of almonds, usually sandwiched with buttercream or chocolate ganache. i first tried them at L.A. Burdick's in Harvard Sq. at Burdick's, they 're called Luxembourgers and they sell two types - white (lemon) and chocolate. you'd be surprised but the lemon flavored ones are much better. at 2 for $1, they are a good deal, especially considering that i heard that they cost about $2 each elsewhere.
in France, they make macaroons in a variety of flavors. it's an annual tradition for the top bakeries in Paris to create a new signature macaroon - they vie with each other for bragging rights to the best macaroon.
from Laduree's website:
http://www.laduree.fr/public_en/historique/histoire_macaron.htm
in France, they make macaroons in a variety of flavors. it's an annual tradition for the top bakeries in Paris to create a new signature macaroon - they vie with each other for bragging rights to the best macaroon.
from Laduree's website:
http://www.laduree.fr/public_en/historique/histoire_macaron.htm
don't these look great? would love to be in Paris to see (and taste!) these macaroons.
recipe for chocolate macaroons from David Lebovitz' website:http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2005/10/#000137
i'd like to vouch for david's macarons. i tasted his recipe second hand when joy made several batches and shared. they are delicious! if you have not tried to make them yet, make sure to make them and share with your friends.. they will love you for it!
Posted by
Anonymous |
7:05 PM
they're really pricey in ny (over $2)! and they're tiny-- good for only one bite. what a rip off.
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2:39 PM