tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post3606687259660316242..comments2024-03-17T06:20:15.127-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: quelle désastre Macarons!Parisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74228879852760165882016-02-24T10:33:12.792-05:002016-02-24T10:33:12.792-05:00Forgot one thing. When folding put the spatula in ...Forgot one thing. When folding put the spatula in the middle of the mix in the bowl and FOLD OVER AND TURN A QUARTER ROUND BETWEEN EACH FOLD. I agree with others, pick just one recipe and follow it to the letter. YOU'LL GET IT ...Sarah B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13859243792363120113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-48062480823894732062016-02-24T10:15:51.146-05:002016-02-24T10:15:51.146-05:00Hey there, First batch doesn't look all that b...Hey there, First batch doesn't look all that bad if you ask me (I was trained at Le Cordon Bleu).T he next time you make them they will be much, much better. Yours are quite pretty. As far as folding goes here is the trick: you put the rubber spatula in the center of the mix and fold from there. In a few turns it will start to look like something.Sarah B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13859243792363120113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-51861853678151098292011-07-17T09:10:40.532-04:002011-07-17T09:10:40.532-04:00‘Success’, once said Winston Churchill, ‘is the ab...‘Success’, once said Winston Churchill, ‘is the ability to go<br />from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.’Karenhttp://www.xanga.com/specialtreasurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10186480479661508002011-07-16T16:44:50.788-04:002011-07-16T16:44:50.788-04:00Oh, I so totally know from where you are coming. ...Oh, I so totally know from where you are coming. It's been back to the drawing board several times. Good Luck with future efforts.Brethttp://www.bretstable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41585766637798935952011-07-15T22:06:15.995-04:002011-07-15T22:06:15.995-04:00It is encouraging to see your results...after all ...It is encouraging to see your results...after all you know! I made my first batches at Easter - tried raspberry, cafe, citron....it was by far the most challenging culinary experience of my life. i grund my own flour (never again!) I undercooked some, finally got some with "feet", made the filling to runny....but I'll do it again. I know why they charge so much for them - they are LABOR INTENSIVE! But it's good to have a challenge and they are delicious! Something to strive for! Thanks for wooing my interest! I have Jill's book and another one from America...practice makes perfect. Next time I'll order the almond flour!Jerie Artzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113736669044655682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-36954141519673068452011-07-15T10:04:17.434-04:002011-07-15T10:04:17.434-04:00Oh ye of little faith:
it takes time to conquer M...Oh ye of little faith:<br /><br />it takes time to conquer MACARONS.<br /><br />Rome wasn't built in a day<br /><br />I am not a pastry chef<br /><br />never said I was<br /><br />The glass is half full Sharon<br /><br />CarolgParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88371938844269637242011-07-15T10:02:55.001-04:002011-07-15T10:02:55.001-04:00I'm impressed.
However, if someone with you...I'm impressed. <br /><br />However, if someone with your intense interest in them can't come close, who can? <br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />SharonSharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-18648263224436185762011-07-15T09:41:09.864-04:002011-07-15T09:41:09.864-04:00My daughter has had excellent results in her home ...My daughter has had excellent results in her home kitchen and mine with the the "French meringue macarons" from Cecile Cannone's tiny cookbook MACARONS from the Macaron Cafe. They are equal to or better than those from Laduree, and can be prepared successfully in a humid climate. Almond flour is available in small quantities at Agata and Valentina(1st Avenue at 79th). Bonne chance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-413046118127297402011-07-15T08:24:45.324-04:002011-07-15T08:24:45.324-04:00Dr. Jill ???
Oh, Carol, sorry to see you've g...Dr. Jill ???<br /><br />Oh, Carol, sorry to see you've gone through the mill here and I'm only seeing this now.<br /> <br />Firstly, this is just your first batch. Take heart, you've got feet and they look not that bad.<br /><br />Secondly, which recipe were you following? Mine? If you were, you didn't do what you were told, completely. (Thank you Foodwalker. Yes, the recipe works, you just have to follow it to the letter.) <br /><br />I've already cut corners for you, so there's no need to cut even more. Right from the start, the mix was too liquid. <br />Many people say no need to age whites. Fine, but I've had the same situation with professional cartons of egg whites but as we don't normally get access to them, it's so much surer to age them at home. <br />By ageing egg whites, the water content evaporates and so your mix will be surer and less liquid.<br />The oven (great, it's doing what it says it is) is fine and so you'll tweak that the next time. <br />Next, I wouldn't suggest chocolate. Work on the same one and get the confidence first.<br />You are well on your way to becoming a macaronivore, so don't worry.<br /><br />Sounds like you're following so many different recipes and techniques at the same time. Pick one recipe and stick to it completely. Then you can play around.<br /><br />Lastly, apologies for nagging. You've done a fabulous job and you've done the hardest part: making the first move. Relax and enjoy the rest.<br />Hugs, Jill xoJill@MadAboutMacaronshttp://MadAboutMacarons.com/leBlognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-39859929990186838762011-07-15T05:52:40.989-04:002011-07-15T05:52:40.989-04:00MARDI!
You've really done it!
I linked to Brav...MARDI!<br />You've really done it!<br />I linked to Bravetart somewhere here but followed a diff recipe.<br /><br />Ready for Round #3 post Maine!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14440820662604763452011-07-15T05:51:19.956-04:002011-07-15T05:51:19.956-04:00Désastre is male = quel désastre !
Best regard...Désastre is male = quel désastre !<br /><br /> <br /><br />Best regards<br /><br />uwuwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-56897407286843061142011-07-15T01:33:43.278-04:002011-07-15T01:33:43.278-04:00Macarons are my bête noire in the kitchen - and I ...Macarons are my bête noire in the kitchen - and I finally think I have found a failproof recipe (tricks and tips here: http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2011/04/how-to-make-macarons-whats-working-for-me-right-now/)<br /><br />I always thought I was beating my egg whites enough - looked like yours, but in fact it needs to be much much more beaten, according to my recent experiences - like 9-10 minutes' worth!! Feels so wrong but once you get the dry ingredients in there and beat the air OUR of the whites, it forms the correct consistency to pipe.<br /><br />You should definitely read Stella's post (The Brave Tart, linked in my post) about "macaron myths" - it's eye opening! The fact that I managed to make 200 macarons for a bake sale with her technique is proof enough for me that it pretty much works every time!<br /><br />Keep on at it - as you say, practice makes perfect and yours look SO close!!! I am doing two more macaron workshops in Paris over the next two weeks - if I learn any more tips, I will be sure to share! Oh, and am hopefully meeting Jill!!Mardi Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125377934755716212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37547649230056431062011-07-14T23:25:49.694-04:002011-07-14T23:25:49.694-04:00Gosh Carol, I love that you are dipping into all t...Gosh Carol, I love that you are dipping into all these new things - macaron cooking attempts and facebook launching attempts! Well done! They both seem difficult. Macarons is something I haven't tried yet..I'm too scared! Looking forward to seeing your macaron progess.cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-67318972053646861922011-07-14T21:49:14.948-04:002011-07-14T21:49:14.948-04:00Carol, this post of yours and the ensuing comments...Carol, this post of yours and the ensuing comments have truly showed how difficult it is to master the Marcaron.<br /><br />I applaud your testing the recipe and technique in your very own kitchen. I would never be so brave.<br /><br />I would like to look over the shoulder of someone who has got the whole thing down and also a reliable oven. Even then, I'd most likely just want to gobble the samples from the other side of that shoulder, and might never want to try to bake them myself.<br /><br />And so...bravo. Bon voyage to you and Bear.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-25270026140340372162011-07-14T21:42:07.377-04:002011-07-14T21:42:07.377-04:00You go girl...you with all your macaron doodads......You go girl...you with all your macaron doodads...I shall cheer you on in the words of Winston Churchill "Nev-ah, Nev-ah, Nev-ah give up!" and post again in your next effort. I too failed on my first and second tries at Macarons but I will try again. enjoy your fine time in Maine.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178225907455093962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-25799897525202898782011-07-14T20:47:44.541-04:002011-07-14T20:47:44.541-04:00Yummm. They look good enough to eat. :) A friend o...Yummm. They look good enough to eat. :) A friend of mine here made them and after a few not so good ones she finally got the knack. They turned out really good. So keep up the practicing. She had to grind her own almonds to make the flour as she couldnt buy the flour here. To much work for Moi. :))Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-38346720607228317722011-07-14T20:34:11.426-04:002011-07-14T20:34:11.426-04:00Live in FL. LOTS of humidity. I would love to t...Live in FL. LOTS of humidity. I would love to try macaroons, but am scared to death. You are a brave woman and I look forward to more posts.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11215280418600570592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-24609363728861664142011-07-14T19:45:48.164-04:002011-07-14T19:45:48.164-04:00Sorry,I had to laugh at your blog today!
I keep wa...Sorry,I had to laugh at your blog today!<br />I keep wanting to try to make macarons but I am intimidated,especially in damp Portland.<br />Weather,ingredients,ovens--they all vary so.<br />Good for you! I bet the chocolate ones will be great.<br /> <br />LindaLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53285554338478305742011-07-14T19:40:37.938-04:002011-07-14T19:40:37.938-04:00you will be an expert in no time!you will be an expert in no time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029615820181388831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-79300303169222091482011-07-14T19:39:57.387-04:002011-07-14T19:39:57.387-04:00I feel like I should send you some Nikon...
I'...I feel like I should send you some Nikon...<br />I'll be flying up to Maine this weekend. Can I drop a few macarons down for you?<br />the chocolate batch came out much better.<br />Wear a helmet!<br />CarolgParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7121012670124629682011-07-14T19:09:54.071-04:002011-07-14T19:09:54.071-04:00Even if they didn't come out right, your macar...Even if they didn't come out right, your macarons look absolutely delicious! I want to make them at some point but I'm a little afraid to...<br />Happy Bastille Day!<br /><br />windeater.blogspot.comBronwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208762406116300281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-44460186218407287672011-07-14T18:38:59.794-04:002011-07-14T18:38:59.794-04:00I'm glad that you had fun!
I've never had ...I'm glad that you had fun!<br />I've never had a macaron, so I don't know why anybody would go through so much work....but I guess they are worth it.<br />PBers seem to be crazy about them.<br />Have fun cleaning up :)Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-86838175084490321112011-07-14T18:32:40.745-04:002011-07-14T18:32:40.745-04:00Mine came out icky too. I know why they are $2.00 ...Mine came out icky too. I know why they are $2.00 a piece now They are hard-- seem simple but non. <br />Keep trying- got to use up the almond flour. I would rather eat them than make them anyday.Marie Ardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825769219652414992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27054538354388062302011-07-14T18:10:59.103-04:002011-07-14T18:10:59.103-04:00Carol, you absolutely made our day!! We are two n...Carol, you absolutely made our day!! We are two neighbours really into the "french thing", to the point of using french in our emails. We decided that making macarons was as french as we could get from Vancouver Island. Let me tell you that we laughed and laughed at today's posting. We went through exactly the same trials, almost giving up but eventually (after several attempts)they did develop "feet", the right shape and texture. The cries of eureka sounded throughout the neighbourhood! However, by this point we had a million and one macaron shells in the freezer of differing flavours. Sugar fix all round!!!!<br /><br />Keep at it, they will work! And when it does you'll feel so accomplished and more Parisien. Next step, the flavoured centres, which we still have yet to master.<br /><br />Thank you very much for our morning dose of Paris Breakfast.<br />Such a delight to start the day with.<br /><br />Pauline & LindyLindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88995667019218751872011-07-14T17:46:43.739-04:002011-07-14T17:46:43.739-04:00Did they taste good??
I think they are amazing for...Did they taste good??<br />I think they are amazing for a first attempt. <br />I made crossiant from scratch for my husband once.( I mean cardboard crescents.) I think you are very determined and smart to keep trying.<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.com