Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Parisian Deligthts

While visiting my sister we were talking about how difficult it is to make this delicious cookies. She has a book a beautiful books that has amazing recipes that even include savory versions filled with smoked salmon.


I personally like the sweet delicacy made with egg whites, powdered sugar, almonds and vanilla essence {almond or any other is really good too!}. The cookie sandwich usually comes filled with a flavored buttercream or jam that gives tons of flavor to the it.






This video is from Laduree in Paris which is the place credited to have created them back in the 1930's. The video is delicious so please don't watch it sometime around 3pm when you are looking for that little sugary treat.

Have a sweet day!!!
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26 comments:

  1. christaJuly 26, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    I love macarons! I can't get them here, and I won't even TRY to make them. So I lust after them. :)

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  2. ClaireJuly 26, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    ive never had a macaroon but i think they always look so yummie...but they have almond in dont they? i dont like almond much :(

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  3. shopgirlJuly 26, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Believe it or not, I've never tried these. One day, I will....they look decadent.

    xo

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  4. Tiffany KadaniJuly 26, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I saw a Laduree in London and about flipped out. It was closed but ever since then I have been craving these. Which is why I will not watch that video- too heartbreaking!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Lauderee Paris is my favorite place for a little sweet treat - problem is I don't get over there enough!
    Much love,
    B

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  6. Thelma FrayneJuly 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love macaroons- you can't beat the Laudree ones!

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  7. StephanieJuly 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    That video is delicious. I've made raspberry with dark chocolate, and coconut with dark chocolate. Yum! And lucky us, Laduree is opening in NY soon!!! Come visit!!

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  8. erika soroccoJuly 26, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I can't help but to think of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette whenever I see macaroons. Love! :)

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  9. BelJuly 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I do interviews on my blog about people with exciting and cool jobs and most recently I just interviewed a pastry chef and she did confirm that these were the hardest things to make! You have to be extremelyyyyy precise but boy do they taste heavenly! :)

    Belly B :)

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  10. GloriaJuly 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    My skill level only allows me to make chocolate chip cookies - I leave pretty and elegant macarons up to the professionals :-)

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  11. CarrollJuly 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Now I simply must hop on a plane to Paris immediately and delight in some of these confections!! Such a darling video and I cannot think of more perfect background music than "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy! Maybe someday I'll be brave and attempt to make some of these delectable delights myself. :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    love love love macaroons!! just like every other girl out there ~ gorgeous photos ~ and i'd be curious to try these with smoked salmon, wow!
    xo ~ kristina

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  13. Barbara von EngerJuly 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Parisian delights indeed;-)
    I adore living in Paris. I can enjoy these sweet delicacies daily;-)

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  14. A Crimson KissJuly 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I love a beautifully made macaron, but I've never tried a savory-they make me a little nervous!

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  15. BrandiJuly 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I think I'll stick with the sweet ones -- smoked salmon sounds a bit strange to me. But you're right: good ones are hard to find. It's time you take another little trip to NYC, I think. Yes?

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  16. JessJuly 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    oh yum! I have macaroon fever! These look so good!

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  17. Bring Pretty BackJuly 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I have never had a macaroon in my life! They are so pretty aren't they!
    THANK YOU for the comment about the book! It means so much to get encouragement.
    Have a PRETTY day!
    Kristin

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  18. JosieJuly 27, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Can you believe I've never had a macaron? I need to try them desperately! Especially a salted caramel variety.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  19. NimueJuly 27, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    hmm, I love macarons! Haven't tried those from ladurée yet, but I'm dying to go there!

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  20. The Dainty Dolls HouseJuly 27, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Looks tasty..I have yet to try these beauties..I really must next time I am in Paris!! Hope you are well & having a great week so far!! xx

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  21. VasuJuly 27, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    love the colours, look so so good, they are so yum, i love them



    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rosabellebyvasu

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  22. Kristin HJuly 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Makes me want to go right back to Paris!
    Have a lovely day!

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  23. little luxury listJuly 27, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Ahh macarons are just so delicate and scrumptious! Wishing you a delicious day ;)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  24. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I wanna go to Paris and eat those! :D
    Love Lois xxx

    http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/

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  25. NikkiJuly 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Savory macarons? I don't know about that. Excited to try an original when we're there in September!

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  26. KariyahJuly 27, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Macarons are too pretty and too yummy to be true! I've never tried making them, but I hear it takes more than one try. That little video is to die for:)

    http://kariyah.blogspot.com/

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