tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post8970683206606668017..comments2021-10-20T05:44:29.079-07:00Comments on Killer Zebras: French MacaronsMelanie Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03788371674860682905noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-67693284115047411642011-05-18T18:49:55.087-07:002011-05-18T18:49:55.087-07:00Savorique~ that was a good video to watch.Savorique~ that was a good video to watch.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374042912684971142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-75758928079183235132011-05-17T14:07:36.237-07:002011-05-17T14:07:36.237-07:00One seldom hear about aging the egg whites so it&#...One seldom hear about aging the egg whites so it's great to see you mention this key step. The other key step is the macaronnage, or using a pastry scrapper to press down the batter a dozen time to release extra air (not all!). See this good video about this key step:<br />http://video.stv.tv/bc/entertainment-thehour-20110214-cooking/Savoriquehttp://www.savorique.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-72560611495737828902011-05-17T08:59:37.410-07:002011-05-17T08:59:37.410-07:00These macarons were so yummy - I was one of the lu...These macarons were so yummy - I was one of the lucky Moms!! They all looked so perfect and were the perfect little treat - best savored nice and slow:)Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783502153017876329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-73663550304968270212011-05-16T18:57:43.799-07:002011-05-16T18:57:43.799-07:00Oh and next time if you draw circles, turn the pap...Oh and next time if you draw circles, turn the paper over first. You can still see the circles from underneath. I thought about the samething happening.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374042912684971142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-85296733083580887972011-05-16T18:55:03.516-07:002011-05-16T18:55:03.516-07:00Mel, thanks for the tips. Second time was a charm....Mel, thanks for the tips. Second time was a charm. They turned out great and I made the vanilla filling from the book Kathy gave you, do try it very yummy! With the left over filling I dipped strawberries. I can't wait to try making more.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374042912684971142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224438357844627098.post-70376417352629176222011-05-16T12:59:39.580-07:002011-05-16T12:59:39.580-07:00I just tried macarons for the first time at a farm...I just tried macarons for the first time at a farmer's market in Hilsboro. They were okay, but the bakery that served them made some way better cookies. I think they are sort of a fad that might go out of style pretty quickly. What do you think?Beth Tunnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046529298787248185noreply@blogger.com