tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post4806400023674991742..comments2024-03-17T06:20:15.127-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Macaron Class at LenotreParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10096529457627024782009-12-24T03:39:44.823-05:002009-12-24T03:39:44.823-05:00I just did this workshop yesterday and posted abou...I just did this workshop yesterday and posted about it on my blog!<br /><br />www.eatlivetravelwrite.com<br /><br /><br />I love how the technique from class to class does not seem to vary - must be the "Lenôtre way"!<br /><br />I just happened to be googling around about it and came across your blog! Adding it to my reader right now!<br /><br />Bonnes fêtes!Mardi Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125377934755716212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74000391089189442212009-03-22T13:44:00.000-04:002009-03-22T13:44:00.000-04:00Oh my! There must be a word for how much I'm enjo...Oh my! There must be a word for how much I'm enjoying your experience vicariously but I can't think of it. We've had the pleasure of Gerard Mulot macaroons and plan to visit his kitchen on our next visit to Paris in June but in the meantime I am sooooo tantalized by all this goodiness! Thanks for sharing. You've make an otherwise cold Sunday afternoon oh so very enjoyable.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607526614382679113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-46649436807558668182008-10-03T17:16:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:16:00.000-04:00Hello Carol,You are so lucky!You mean in the macar...Hello Carol,<BR/>You are so lucky!<BR/>You mean in the macarons batter there is butter?<BR/><BR/>Thank you,<BR/>MimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17638513914277991112007-10-15T18:21:00.000-04:002007-10-15T18:21:00.000-04:00i've actually been considering taking that class b...i've actually been considering taking that class because i love to bake and i lovee macarons. would you recommend it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-50291307514490450632007-10-11T22:25:00.000-04:002007-10-11T22:25:00.000-04:00Oh...I want to be here doing this, too..........wh...Oh...I want to be here doing this, too..........what a great post!Jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121472782540485266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-16174864802149728642007-10-11T18:10:00.000-04:002007-10-11T18:10:00.000-04:00I love these pictures. They make me want to go ba...I love these pictures. They make me want to go back to Paris and take that class. I've never experienced Paris in the fall. I suppose my favorite city and favorite season should mix well someday!Gjellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704371434732763483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-18755098450669516752007-10-11T15:11:00.000-04:002007-10-11T15:11:00.000-04:00Oh my god, I would be in heaven.I'm going to look ...Oh my god, I would be in heaven.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to look at the macaron schedule and decide when I'm making my february trip.<BR/><BR/>Nice job and commentary Carol!Nazila Meratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612994137206465453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-63917922907576786772007-10-11T13:40:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:40:00.000-04:00I can't stand it anymore and will have to find a r...I can't stand it anymore and will have to find a recipe to make these myself. You may not know this about me but I love to cook and no one does it better than the French. Ever since you posted that amazing pic of the tower of Macarons I have been wanting to bake some...I will post my efforts soon :-)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653443720538298992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91686308179403728652007-10-11T09:51:00.000-04:002007-10-11T09:51:00.000-04:00Fantastic blogging. Fancy them not licking their s...Fantastic blogging. <BR/><BR/>Fancy them not licking their spoons during the lesson though - that's half the fun.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-39440571579170214592007-10-11T09:12:00.000-04:002007-10-11T09:12:00.000-04:00LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY!LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89742497430912056672007-10-11T00:40:00.000-04:002007-10-11T00:40:00.000-04:00LOVEITALYThe chef said that because WE were NOT pr...<B>LOVEITALY</B><BR/>The chef said that because <B>WE</B> were NOT professionals! And unworthy of the hidden secrets of pastry cult. I only took photographic notes...specially since my French isn't up the level of comprehension required malheureusement :(Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17907645932712464152007-10-10T18:33:00.000-04:002007-10-10T18:33:00.000-04:00I can't believe the chef said what he did--does th...I can't believe the chef said what he did--does that mean he doesn't consider himself a "professional!?" Were your fellow cohorts in crime fun to bake with? I can just picture you frenetically taking notes and photos for your blog. A real trooper you are. AND of course, you'd have to sample, so you could make sure what you learned was completely accurate. Enjoyed this a lot, Carol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-58596063766230541432007-10-10T18:30:00.000-04:002007-10-10T18:30:00.000-04:00Great post, Carol. I can just see you snapping aw...Great post, Carol. I can just see you snapping away when you're supposed to be paying astute attention. Now, I imagine you'll appreciate those delectable little treasures even moreso, since you've seen the labor of love that goes into making them. Great shots you got here! Thanks for the wonderful voyage into the realm of macarons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-15427766500333731882007-10-10T16:36:00.000-04:002007-10-10T16:36:00.000-04:00ROSA Getting into a paris macaron cooking class is...<B>ROSA</B> Getting into a paris macaron cooking class is like trying to get accepted into a high school sorority. My first choice was L'atelier but too booked up as was Lenotre until a space opened :(<BR/>I thought it could have had more levity for sure.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88279534885534790082007-10-10T16:20:00.000-04:002007-10-10T16:20:00.000-04:00You are just torturing me now.You are just torturing me now.Di Overtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739747135963729335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-38053674704886274822007-10-10T15:06:00.000-04:002007-10-10T15:06:00.000-04:00I've walked by the Pavillion Elysee so many times ...I've walked by the Pavillion Elysee so many times and wanted to stop in. Now I know I can have lunch there. I am still dreaming about the caramel seasalt macarons we had from Lauderee last year. Thanks for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-91884286381763481402007-10-10T14:55:00.000-04:002007-10-10T14:55:00.000-04:00Wonderful class coverage -- and it's my understand...Wonderful class coverage -- and it's my understanding that<BR/>typically, European recipes call for weights of ingredients, not our cups, etc. I have long been a<BR/>proponent of weighing my flour, sugar,etc. It's more<BR/>accurate and so MUCH easier! The storing and freezing information has given me a new lease on life: I don't have to hold off making them because I will eat the whole batch at once. I can tell myself (and truly MEAN it) that I will<BR/>judiciously eat a half dozen and freeze the rest for later.<BR/>Really, that's what I mean to do. Yes, all the rest for<BR/>later....but not much later. Really. <BR/>Honest.<BR/>JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-40749609391918930632007-10-10T14:53:00.000-04:002007-10-10T14:53:00.000-04:00Lenotre is clever enough to not give out ALL the s...Lenotre is clever enough to not give out ALL the secrets to making macarons or there would be even more shops selling them...<BR/>That's why ours look poofy, not nice and flat. I did ask why the trays were not tapped several times before entering the oven and the chef's response was that technique was for professionals!?<BR/>HMPHParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-66814080799546646602007-10-10T14:31:00.000-04:002007-10-10T14:31:00.000-04:00now do we get the recipie or do we have to come ta...now do we get the recipie or do we have to come take our own class?? i would like an almond one please...thanks for sharing...blessings, rebeccaRebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232095697300045428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27733838217707082232007-10-10T13:56:00.000-04:002007-10-10T13:56:00.000-04:00Carol! Merci mille fois! I am always happy to read...Carol! Merci mille fois! I am always happy to read your blog and today I feel extra delighted to have found it. You've given me a window into my ville préféré that helps stave off the constant melancholy over not being there. However, the desire you've ccreated in me to try a macaron is insatiable!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!<BR/>Sarah BPeaceSignWithChocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934168902888061121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-5341908936932200402007-10-10T13:39:00.000-04:002007-10-10T13:39:00.000-04:00Carol - I am so enjoying your trip to Paris and I ...Carol - I am so enjoying your trip to Paris and I am putting this macaron class on my list of must-dos next time in Paris. Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41817268512053113042007-10-10T13:26:00.000-04:002007-10-10T13:26:00.000-04:00Oh what fun! Merci beaucoup for the mental escape...Oh what fun! Merci beaucoup for the mental escape from corporate life this morning! :) Your write up and photos are super!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794564985125332951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-4249123518900224372007-10-10T12:42:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:42:00.000-04:00What a delicious post! It gave me a heavenly sugar...What a delicious post! It gave me a heavenly sugar rush :-) I'm sure I can speak for all here by saying we'd love to volunteer for a tasting of your very own marcarons! Thanks for sharing this class, with such an abundance of photos.xxxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303572884534118274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27101986054779779612007-10-10T12:20:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:20:00.000-04:00I must say I like the "flat" shape of the Laduree ...I must say I like the "flat" shape of the Laduree macarons better.<BR/>Just between you and me: you don't need the "double tray" trick to make great macarons at home; and you don't even need the "water technique" either. But ssshhh...<BR/>;-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37275792641576565242007-10-10T12:09:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:09:00.000-04:00Fab ... great tip about the steaming. It looks as ...Fab ... great tip about the steaming. It looks as if you were given the recipe - any chance you could post it, so that we can try to re-create this wonderful class at home? There's no chance of getting to one!<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>Joanna<BR/>joannasfood.blogspot.comJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790888857849562408noreply@blogger.com