Several weekends ago, we had a date day and decided to go to Nadege Patisserie on Queen Street West and purchased a few macarons for dessert to end our date day! We got – blackberry chocolate, pistachio, cappuccino and champagne. My favorite is the blackberry chocolate and Arkadi’s favorite is, of course, every single one of them!
What are macarons you ask? No, no they are not macaROONs. Macarons are pretty, dainty, pastel colored pastries made up of two crunchy and light cookies sandwiching a fudgy chocolaty ganache filling center. They are light and airy and gives you just the right amount of sweetness to end a nice meal or as an accompaniment to your afternoon coffee! They are currently the rage in Toronto (competing with the much beloved cupcake) and they are not hard to find because you go to any French pastry shop and you are bound to find a beautiful, yet simple display of different varieties of these little pastries.
Here are some pictures of the macarons we picked (it took a lot of self discipline not to eat them all at once):
p.s. One of these days, when we are brave enough, we will attempt to make these at home and let you know how they turn out!
If you have made them yourself, please share with us your recipe and any tips you have!
I love macarons. Maybe a little obsessed with just how cute they are. Here is a link to a few of my recipes: http://blahnikbaker.com/recipes/macarons/
Great! Thanks so much for the recipe link! 🙂
I never made them but I sure have eaten many! These are so pretty!
Haha! Good to know! Thanks!
I’ve never tried a macaron. Approximately 3 years after they’re all the rage somewhere, we’ll finally be able to buy them in the middle-of-nowhere Michigan. I’ve always heard good things though, and they look SO cute.
They are quite addictive but are well worth it! I am sure you will get to enjoy them soon! 🙂
I have not yet summoned the courage to make these at home either, but macarons are to die for! I think they are all the rage everywhere now – cupcakes are looong gone.
Agreed! Glad i am not the only one out there who needs courage to make macarons! 😉
I’ve never made macarons before, but I’m pretty good at eating them 🙂
Haha! Second that! 🙂
Oooh so purdy! I don’t think I’ve ever had those – they look fun!
They are! Thanks!
Macarons are nice, and not that hard to make — Mrs K R makes them from time to time (not me, though; I’m not much of a baker). I love their colors! Fun post — thanks.
Cool! Thanks!
I had a huge macaron phase for a while. Long story short, I finally did manage some decent batches and it is very rewarding (and tasty – even the non perfect ones), I use Tartlette’s base recipes to make mine. I find that there’s always something different with each batch of macarons but it is worth it if you love them.
Wow! Good for you for improving your macaron recipe! Thanks for the advice!
I love macarons but don’t have much desire to make them. I think I’ll just enjoy them from time to time from the fancy bakeries. It seems there’s just too much that can go wrong and such a large time investment. The ones you bought look wonderful!!
I see where you are coming from. It’s definitely safer to purchase them. Thanks!
Just beautiful…no, I haven’t made them yet, but I know a good macarons recipe source: http://www.technicolorkitcheninenglish.blogspot.com. Check it out! 🙂 ela
Thanks for the recipe link!
Love macaroons, but I’ve never tried to make them. Will have to give them a go, your recipe looks delicious! 🙂
Thanks! I will have to make them soon!
I’ve never made macarons either. If I could get them to look like these then I’d be in to win it. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
Totally agree! Thanks!
I am saving my euro to try these in Paris! I love the flavours you chose 🙂
Thanks! Paris sounds great!
Love all the pretty colors of these macaron – they look awesome! You’ve definitely gotta try making them one day, they do take some time and preparation but so worth it:) Bravetart has an amazing recipe with a great step by step tutorial and I will also be posting a Red Velvet one some time next week 🙂
Thanks! We will try them and thanks for the link reference! I look forward to your red velvet post! 🙂
I love how pretty macarons are! They look like such a sophisticated dessert that requires a lot of skill. You obviously have that skill, because your macarons came out gorgeous!
We don’t have the skill yet 🙁 those were store bought….but one day we’ll make them!
Love the colors!
thanks! we liked them too!
Love macarons… but my wife and I are totally spoiled because we ate them like crazy when we were in Paris. When we came back, we actually took a macaron making class in NYC and it was so much fun!
wow! ok, i am totally jealous! that is so awesome!
Macarons are one of my favorite desserts! You’ll have to let me know if you find a good recipe. I’ve been pondering trying to make them for awhile but I always get intimidated by the thought of it!
Me too! I feel intimidated also! We’ll have to muster up the courage and make them! 🙂
They are so beautiful and delicious can’t resist a Macaron.
i am with you!
I love macs!! They are fun to make (but stressful)…but definitely worth doing at least once!
Okay! I’ll have to make them one day! Thanks!
I love macarons and have them on my baking bucket list…but haven’t tried them yet. Your date day sounds like so much fun 🙂
One of these days you and I will have to attempt making them! Thanks!