Do you know how therapeutic it is crushing candy into tiny pieces after a mind bending day at work? Yeah. Therapeutic, I’m here to tell ya. I normally don’t buy Cadbury during other times of the year; although their chocolate is amazing. There’s something about these tiny little eggs that dare you to…
Category: Macarons (23)
Peppermint Candy Cane Macarons
Okay, I have a confession- I still have leftover candy canes from last year. I mean, it’s not like they go bad…. Put them in a food processor or plastic bag and smash them into small pieces and get baking. I’m part of a monthly book club/potluck and I’m asked often to bring macarons….
Butterfinger Macarons
I confess-I still had leftover Halloween candy, I was going to wait and save it for next year but decided to crumble them and put them to use in a buttercream to try a new macaron flavor. Have you ever wondered why the Butterfinger candy bar has that weird orange color? or is it just…
Rose Macarons
Do you love rose flavored treats? I do. What better way to celebrate Valentines day than having a rose flavored treat. I was so inspired I even treated myself and picked up some pretty pink roses. I just love sneaking in a little rose water with different desserts when possible. Try it in blueberry pie…
Earl Grey Macarons and Troubleshooting tips for Macs
I love earl grey. Anything. I get a kick out of finding ways to incorporate tea into my baking. I also have an obsession (as you probably figured out by now) with making macarons. A simple way to add flavor to anything is to infuse the cream you use when making ganache, and this technique…
