Macarons

Last minute Mother’s Day gift! (May 12, 2013)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Zaneta in Macaron gift, Macarons No Comments

Mother’s Day macaron gift!

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. If you’re looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift then consider giving your mum The Macaron Master.

Why is it a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? Simply because it teaches how your mum can master the world’s most luxurious cookie – the macaron.

Macarons are famous the world over. They were served to Hollywood’s A-Listers at the 2013 Oscars… A Celebrity-Branded Line of Macarons Emerged (With Matching Purses) … and HuffPost Press published an article Making Macarons: A Trend That Keeps on Trending.

Everyone raves about those luxurious bites of heaven! And now The Macaron Master will help your mum master this highly celebrated cookie.

If your mum loves family gatherings–and all mums do–then the expert baking skills she learns from this guide will make her the star of family get-togethers. She will love that… you will love the sugar rush! Something you will keep tweeting about for a while.

The Macaron Master is a perfect last minute Mother’s Day gift that your mum will cherish and appreciate.

The Macaron Master is a beautifully designed and professionally created eBook filled with luscious photographs – it’s an instant download so you will have it ready for your mum in MINUTES from now.

Yes, we did say, it’s a perfect last minute Mother’s Day gift!

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Ladurée Opens in Singapore!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Zaneta in French Macarons, Macarons No Comments

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Singaporeans aren’t you lucky! If you love macarons and are heading to / living in Singapore then life is about to get well, a whole lot sweeter for you!

Ladurée (the French macaron artisans) opened doors to the first Ladurée boutique in South East Asia, at Ngee Ann City in Singapore’s famed Orchard Road. I guess that’s just another reason for me to love that great city/country even more!

Recently, I wrote a post Ladurée Brings French Macarons To Westfield Sydney, Australia! about Ladurée opening a macaron shop in Sydney Australia. Naturally, there are many macaron bakeries in Sydney but there is something magical about Ladurée macarons … and people were lining up for up to 90 minutes to experience the magical bites of heaven.

So, knowing the Singaporeans and their taste for good (sweet) food (confections) I wouldn’t expect anything less…

I have read the announcement here, where they also include a brief Ladurée macaron story which I thought you might enjoy:

The Ladurée macaron story

Louis-Ernest Ladurée, a French artist of versatile interests ranging from writing to pastry-crafting, invented the original macaron but unfortunately had his original shop burnt down during the Paris Commune of 1871. In the 1930′s, his second grandson Pierre Desfontaines rose to fame by sticking two macaron pastries together with a flavored ganâche and creating the modern double-decker macaron as we know it!

His gastronomical success was complemented by the genius idea of turning part of his shop into a tearoom. At a time when women were not allowed into cafés and had to keep to the seclusion of their homes, the Laduree tearooms became the bourgeois ladies’ new gourmand social venue.

Wow – what a great story! Hope you have enjoyed it.

I guess the macaron is only increasing in popularity, which is why The Macaron Master is so ‘in fashion’ right now! Speaking of fashion, make sure you visit Orchard Road in Singapore – it’s the fashion capital – and, when (ok, IF) you get tired of all your shopping you can always make a quick stop for a refreshing break at Ladurée Singapore!

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Concord grape macarons served by Wolfgang Puck at Oscars after-party, the Governor’s Ball!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Zaneta in Macarons 1 Comment

Wolfgang Puck Oscar macarons!

How does one feed Hollywood A-listers? I’m sure that was not an easy order to fill! Hollywood … the red carpet … the Oscars. Gosh! How do you stay calm and collected let alone composed while making all the food preparations? Not easy, I guess!

The chef, Wolfgang Puck and his culinary team of 350 cooking specialists were up to the challenge…

One report tells that the chef’s grocery list included 20 pounds of black and white truffles, 600 Maine lobsters, 1,200 stone crab claws, 1,000 pounds of chocolate and 1,600 pounds of butter. Speaking of luxury… Well, I wish I was invited!

Apparently, the menu included 6,500 wood fire Oscar-shaped flatbreads, chestnut tortellini with black truffles, potatoes with caviar and 1,500 bottles of bubbly!

Of course, the menu wouldn’t be complete without a side of macarons – those luxurious bites of heaven that even Hollywood’s high-rollers can’t resist!

Well, the concord grape macarons look … sensational! I love the vibrant colors. Not sure if I would eat them though…it takes a substantial amount of food coloring to achieve those hues. They do look great – luxuriously great!

No wonder some stars were falling up stairs!

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New Year’s Resolution: Learn How To Make Macarons

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Zaneta in French Macarons, Italian Macarons, Macaron Business, Macarons, Swiss Macarons No Comments

You love macarons so why not learn to make them? With our proven macaron making system I am convinced that anyone with enough practice can become a macaron master – yes, probably even YOU! You can recreate the textures, flavours and tastes of the famous French cookies in your own humble kitchen. Imagine being able to turn your little kitchen into a macaron factory!

What would you do with all those smooth and delicious macarons? You could eat them all! Ok, maybe not all of them. You could share them with friends and family – people love macarons! Or you could SELL them. Yes, if you can create smooth, bakery-quality macarons then you can turn that into a little career. Imagine that! It’s all possible with The Macaron Master! It shows you how to produce bakery-quality macarons using detailed STEP-BY-STEP illustrations.

PLUS…it explains how to start your own macaron business from home.

This amazing guide also shares the coveted tips and techniques celebrity chefs use to create delightful macarons for glossy magazine photo shoots. If you can see yourself as a successful macaron master then we can show you how to get there – all step by step. Simply visit this page to master the macaron in 2013! What a fantastic New Year’s Resolution!

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Macaron business – business cards

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Zaneta in Macaron Business, Macarons No Comments

Looking to start a macaron business? What a great way to earn a living by making by making people happy with your sugary creations! Of course, you will need a way to market your new macaron business and arming yourself with some professional business cards will go a long way. But how on earth can you create professional and effective business cards? Where do you start?

If you need a hand then hopefully this little collection will give you some ideas!

Looking to start a macaron business from home? Then invest in The Macaron Master that shows you everything you need to know to get up and started in your own successful macaron business.

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Pig Blood Macaron! (Macaron de caza)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Zaneta in Macarons No Comments

A what…?!?!? Yes, you have read that correctly. Apparently some top chef decided to make a totally unique macaron… Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugartiz, decided to add a new item to their famous menu: pig’s blood macaron.

While the cute macarons may appear to be made of chocolate, it’s exterior is made of pig’s blood, almonds and egg whites. The filling is made of partridge and liver.

This wild idea shows there is no limit to the macaron. In fact, you can use your imagination and come up with new filling and flavor variations.

Game enough to try this macaron? Be careful, it may not be for you. Hunting for ingredients can take you way out of your comfort zone, as this video shows.

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What is macaron ganache?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Zaneta in Macarons 2 Comments

Macarons are two delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookies sandwiched together with a filling. You can color and flavor macaron shells but usually the flavor is in the filling.

There are different macaron fillings from ganache to buttercream to jam, lemon curd, cream and even (are you ready?) mascarpone cream.

Today, I will talk about ganache filling. Macaron ganache filling is made from chocolate and thick cream. You can use milk, white or dark chocolate. Personally, dark chocolate is my favorite but white chocolate gives a delicious contrast of flavors to some macarons, for example, pistachio macarons – yum-yum!!

When piping or spooning ganache filling onto macaron cookies be sure that the filling reaches right to the edge, and it’s thick enough so you can taste it but won’t squash when you take a bite. That’s the trick. The right consistency is important here.

The right macaron filling is light, creamy, and slightly firm. The Macaron Master (TMM) shows how to achieve the right consistency, texture and flavor.

Now you can flavor macaron ganache filling or use it as is. Once again, TMM provides many delicious ideas. Basically, to go beyond the chocolate taste you can flavor the ganache with coffee, spices and even alcohol. You can also infuse the cream with herbs, spices, lemon zest, and even tea.

HOT TIP: Usually, chocolate keeps well. However, because ganache filling is a mixture of chocolate and cream, and cream contains some water, all this reduces the shelf life of the filling. If you want to prolong the shelf life of the ganache then replace the cream with evaporated milk. It won’t taste just as good but it will be close… and it will extend the shelf life of the ganache!

Without the right filling, macarons don’t taste quite right. So, be sure to choose the right filling, to complement the shell and give you a taste sensation!

The Macaron Master is a step-by-step illustrated guide to creating your own bakery-quality macarons – for pleasure & profit. It covers ALL techniques – French, Italian & Swiss! Click here to learn more!

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Macaron Baking Workshop – Oriton School, Redhill, Singapore

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Zaneta in Macaron Baking Class, Macaron Baking Workshop, Macarons 2 Comments

Here’s a macron baking workshop for all those macaron lovers looking to attend a hands-on baking class! We are not running it but I hope many of our readers would love to know about it – especially if you’re in Redhill, Singapore.

So, if you’re in Singapore just hit the link above to enroll in the macaron workshop for a great price.

They say you can choose between 2 options:

For $38, you get a 2-hr macaron baking demo class + recipes
For $55, you get the above + 1-hr hands-on session & macarons to take home

Considering macarons cost up to $3.50/each then it’s probably worth knowing how you can bake them at home. Oriton School, Macaron Baking Workshop promises to show you the fundamentals to baking a perfect batch of macarons. And you can even take home the recipes you learn about during their session!

Want to master the macaron? Consider this…

>>> The Macaron Master can teach you how to bake bakery-smooth macarons that taste divine without you leaving the comfort of your home! Think about it as a macaron baking ‘workshop’ you can access anywhere, anytime for a fraction of the cost of a typical macaron class. To learn more about The Macaron Master – click here!

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Praise for The Macaron Master!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Zaneta in Macarons No Comments

Here’s one of the latest happy testimonials from one of our macaron students! I think it really highlights the value of The Macaron Master so I decided to share it here with the rest of our readers. I know many of you are wondering if The Macaron Master is as good as we say it is so hopefully this testimonial will help answer some questions…

Perfect macarons with The Macaron Master!

“Many thanks for the easy to follow and detailed/informative e-book. I have tried a number of recipes (with very disappointing results) before discovering your website and couldn’t believe when the first batch I tried from your book came out perfectly. I would definitely recommend your book to anybody serious about baking the perfect Macarons. Would also recommend it to people serious about making money from making and selling macarons and I would suggest it, because it will cut out a lot of wasted time/effort and ingredients. Attached please find two photographs. The first photograph was one of my first attempts (before discovering your site). The second was from your recipe and as you can see very successful. Kind regards.” Gerhard B., South Africa

From these macawrongs…

To these cuties with the aid of The Macaron Master!

Three awesome macarons

Congratulations Gerhard, you did an awesome job!

The Macaron Master shows you how to create bakery-quality macarons that taste divine. Click here to learn more about this amazing guide.

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Lanvin’s Master for Ladureé Macarons

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Zaneta in Macarons No Comments

If you are in France then head over to Ladurée … no run there! For a limited time you can grab 8 pieces of heaven packaged in a stylish box created by a fashion genius, Alber Elbaz.

The cute, collectible boxes are covered with playful sketches and adorned with a red grosgrain ribbon. Can’t see the ribbon but they say it’s there!

Ladurée macarons are not your typical little macs… Once baked and filled, the Ladurée macarons are put to one side for 2 days before going on sale. They say that this is the time it takes to achieve a perfect balance between texture and flavour. Mmmm.

With each new season, Ladurée pays tribute to its most famous creation by creating a new flavour. this time they also created a new macaron packaging!

…Gorgeous on the outside, filled with 8 cute little macarons on the inside. So once you finish eating your treats, you’re left with a beautiful macaron souvenir!

See The Macaron Master to learn how to bake smooth and delicious macarons in your own kitchen – a superb recipe for macarons!