French macarons

So of course I waited until the most humid day so far in PA to go on a French Macaron making marathon. …

An unexpected surprise was recently finding my stash of dried barberries I had picked up at a Christmas Market in Holland this past holiday …

These Macarons, along with the previously posted espresso peppermint ones,  were a part of the package sent to the to the auction …

Last November I participated in an online bake sale auction to benefit the Philippines after the devastating typhoon. The event was expertly …

Things are blooming on our PA property. The forsythia, tulips, lily of the valley, pussy willow, crocus and hyacinths are all storming …

I’ve tried to make these several times before over the years but always coming up with a big fail. I don’t know …

This French macaron flavor was a complete accident.  Although in the end a happy one, I had, for a split second, thought …

I should actually say I am rocking a shade of red. I think the color is perfect to represent peonies but maybe …

Today I am showing off more cashew meal love with these lovely flavored French macarons. As I said previously, using cashew flour …

This French macaron flavor reminds me of a tropical hot drink. A hybrid. Banana and rum evoke tropical breezes but the espresso …

When visiting Germany, one of the items I always stock up on to bring back to the States are these little packets …

Someone has to keep me out of the Dollar Tree. Really.   My mom loves the place so I take her there …

Lebkuchengewuerz is very popular in Germany over the Christmas holidays. It’s a spice mix that is a milder form of gingerbread flavors …

The sage in my garden is out of control and still going strong. Every weekend I expect it to be dead but …

Really? A Thanksgiving cookie post? How lame am I? Don’t answer any of those questions. The month whizzed by with less and …

These macarons were made last summer back in Germany. I had purchased this bottle of balsamic date vinegar at the medieval fair …

The latest challenge over at Mactweets is to make macarons that capture the colors and favors of the holiday season. I’v already …

I love Aperol because to me it is multi seasonal. In the spring and summer, there’s nothing like sitting outside in the …

Once again I am honored to pinch hit for Frosting for the Cause. If you are not familiar with this amazing cancer …