Ever since I started highschool in Australia, I have been fascinated by the French culture. I know it seems strange that I associated France with Australia seeing that there really is nothing "French" about the country. But when I enrolled in my highschool they asked me between Italian or French as the language I would like to learn for the year - my answer? French. Something about it that seemed very elegant & classy I thought... then I remembered their sighs of relief when I gave them my answer, though I did not understand why it quickly became apparent to me when I saw that a good proportion of the students in my school were from an Italian heritage. Though feeling left out with my choice in language study, I quickly became fascinated with the language and its culture. Cafe lattes, baguettes, French patisseries and the most romantic city in the world - Paris! So I excelled in it & dreamed of it. I wanted to live there. That is where my final destination is... and 9 years later I am still dreaming about France.
So when a time came where I pondered about what challenging thing to do next in my baking adventures- Inspiration came from nothing other than: France & the French culture. And what is anymore challenging than attempting to make French Macarons!! Let me tell you, there is nothing more temperamental to make! My first attempts included flat, inedible macarons that had to be chucked away - second attempts included lumpy topped macarons then at last - Perfection....! Complete with smooth tops and little feet! =)
Pistachio & Almond macarons with Pistachio Buttercream & Almond Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Macarons with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Coconut Macarons with Passionfruit Ganache & Strawberry Macarons
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