5.27.2011

Mastering Macarons

I attended my first ever cooking class (hopefully not my last!) at Sur la Table with my sister Melissa (who flew in mere hours before the class and came straight from the airport.) We have been wanting to learn how to make these temperamental cookies for awhile, which Chef Andrew Young our instructor calls, "The cupcakes of the future." While I am not sure I have "mastered" the art of macarons, the class taught me SO much and I am excited to experiment with different flavors and colors at home.

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Did I mention that Melissa is pregnant? She is the cutest thing ever.

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The flavors we made were: Hazelnut Macarons with Praline Buttercream, Banana Macarons with Banana Custard Cream, Pistachio Macarons with Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Macarons with Salted Caramel. When I am brave enough to try them on my own I will post a tutorial. And if anyone is interested in the packet the chef gave us with the recipes and tips, send me an email. I will send it out when Sur La Table sends it to me.

14 comments:

Ash said...

Holy smokes those look amazing! Good job!

Love Cami. said...

ahhh love! will you marry me. and make me macaroons. and maybe not marry me, but just be my bestie.

Dee Paulino said...

they look delicious

Alex said...

I am most definitely emailing you to get those recipes!

Ramsey said...

Those look deeelicious. And you two are darling making them!

Diana Smith said...

awww how fun!!! I love my sister and doing anything with her is a blast!

Christa said...

Mmm they look delicious. I have always wanted to take a cooking class! You can call me if you ever want someone to take a class with you!
P.s. Your hair is so long! I love it, you look beautiful!

Unknown said...

i am so jealous. i've been wanting to learn to make macarons, they are such pretty, yummy little treats. definitely post a tutorial!

She Loves The Color Pink said...

FUN class!!! You need to do a tutorial eventually!

Sharde said...

the macaroons look delicious! i'm so totally jealous. ive never actually had them to be honest. more jealous. :(

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Erika Rae said...

HEY. sorta off topic, but I found this giveaway, and I thought it would be perfect for some cute pictures of you and your husband. Just a thought.

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Nathan Williams said...

We really had fun doing dinner with you guys on Saturday - thanks again

Unknown said...

I would love that packet! Mine always fail miserably. I am not sure if it is my oven or what. They look amazing!

Brittany said...

Okay. I almost did this class! Macarons are the most divine little bites aren't they? I want the info! Email me?

Oh and did you hear Lauduree in now in America (NYC)? Yes.