Last night I lite a 'macaron' candle and said a little prayer... 
Photo by Helene DujardinMacaron Queen, par excellance, Helene Dujardin is joining forces with Pioneer Woman, Ranch Queen, for a prize weekend in July of baking macarons, shooting them and riding broncos in OK.
If you're a photography afficianado you'll definitely love Helene's new book on how to shoot food. I'm working my way through it.
Ree Drummond of 'Pioneer Woman' is the mistress of home on the range. If you haven't visited, run over right now. You'll not be disappointed. And why not throw your hat into the ring to win this terrific weekend (July 23-24) baking and shooting macarons. Wouldn't it be great if a PBer won?
T-shirt by ANNE MAISONEUVEI entered the contest.
Even though I LIVE in macaron T-shirts and wear macaron boxer shorts.
I drink out of a macaron cup...
Use a 'macaron' mouse pad daily, still I cannot bake macarons!
Macarons infiltrate my life in every possible way. But shouldn't I be baking the %$#@ things as well?
I may have the biggest collection of mini macarons on the planet...
While others go to Paris and buy Christian Dior socks I spend all my $$$ on macarons... 
Attempting to read Japanese pastry books on macarons is not beyond me. It's called obsession.Besides BEAR says he'd like to go.
BONJOUR Macaron Weekend!
Carol, I entered too, if I win I'll take you so if you win you can take me! Cindy
ReplyDeleteBon jour, Carol.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed seeing the Kings of Pastry film last night! Thank you for the viewing tip. I hardly ever watch tv, and don't usually have any idea what is on when and on which channel.
What an intense competition! I have to admit that those sugar sculptures were way beyond my comprehension! I just wanted to tast the pastries.
Best wishes on the Texas opportunity! xo
DEAL Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteWhoever you are, most kind to offer.
merci
carolg
Haaaa! Sounds fun. I might just have to enter. Love the tshirt
ReplyDeleteBON CHANCE!
ReplyDeleteif anyone deserves to learn how to make macarons you do PB.
Or one of us PBers..
merci for the news alert!
Oh for heaven's sake.
ReplyDeleteI am embarrassed to admit that I have Never had the pleasure of a macaroon! I enjoy vicariously through your lovely blog. Winning this contest would allow me to experience something I've only dreamed about..
ReplyDeleteMerci for this competition !
Best of luck to you Carol! You sure deserve to win. Although I might throw my hat into the ring as well. : )
ReplyDeleteAwww man! I just checked my calendar and I can't go that weekend. I'm going to TECHmunch, a food blogging conference in Boston. Oh well. Thanks for the tip anyway.
ReplyDeleteI also entered, and credited Paris Breakfasts for inspiring my macaron obsession!
ReplyDeleteHehee. I love this!
ReplyDeleteI've got a macaron candle, too. The difference is between a Scot like myself and you, Carol, is that I don't light it. :-)
Bree? I think you mean Ree (The Pioneer Woman)
ReplyDeleteLove your Macaroon blogs and pics!
I need that t-shirt!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your site and its pictures - you do a great job. However, Ree lives in Oklahoma - you're really sure you want to go there????? :) (This is meant to be a funny comment as I live in OK myself.)
ReplyDeleteJoan
Bon jour Carol,
ReplyDeleteI love receiving your daily posts on Paris Breakfasts!
I saw the lovely macaron cup and saucer today and would love to know where you got it.
Merci, Linda
OMG!
ReplyDeletewhy do I think anyone who lives on a ranch has to live in TX!?
I probably just nixed my chances..
I'll go fix it a toute a suite.
Linda,
The macaron cup and saucer is from Lenotre, Paris
I don't think they ship overseas but I could be wrong..
Bon Chance!
I may have to get that book! I just started doing an assignment for a magazine and I have to shoot my own foodie photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
The Wanderfull Traveler
Good luck! I won't enter so you can have my chance. I love macarons but can't eat them because of the almond flour (I'm sadly allergic to nuts).
ReplyDeleteAnd why bake them when you can BUY them? Silly girl.
You must certainly win!
ReplyDeleteI can just see you in Texas. Oh my dear, twice in one year. Yikes.
xxx
Annie
How was that saying, something about good girls stay home? Well, I was busy doing what I had to do and now it is too late to go to the rand. *whinewhine*
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous. I keep my fingers crossed for you, I want to see the pictures!
Another fab post, btw.! :-)
Ever seen macaron bed linens? Wouldn't that be fantastic? Up to your ears in macarons every night? Instead of sugar plums pistacchio macarons dancing on your pillow?
P.S.: I better go to bed before I do more damage.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to write "too late to go to the RANCH" - bonne nuit!
Good luck, Carol!
ReplyDeleteIf anyone has the talent to take the winning shot, it's you!
As a former P-Dub admirer and now decidedly not, I ask:
ReplyDeleteAre you really sure you want to do this?
And if you do, please back pictures of the real people who do the real work at the ranch.
Ahem.
Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteZut! I missed it. Never mind: I know how to make macarons and it's easier than you think. Come on, Carol - you can do it. Just have the confidence, and go for "Mad About Macarons!". It's fun, too :-)
ReplyDeleteJill xo
You have such an interesting blog!! I love macarons! My favorite is Rose Petal =)
ReplyDeleteI have a sort of travel blog and I spent the weekend in Paris and wrote up about it...tell me what you think about it! =)
http://suhmy-chang.blogspot.com