Sorry for the long lapse between posts! Between Heather's beautiful wedding, a super busy Halloween and volunteering at Toot Sweet bakery in Hampton, the weeks have been flying by. I absolutely love it there-- the pastries are delicious and the people are so friendly and talented! I have definitely been learning a lot. It really makes the weekend go faster- time in that kitchen just flies! I can't believe we are two weeks into November. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I've only a short window to start working on recipes before Thanksgiving!
In the meantime, here are some tasty French Macarons to look at! People usually think that macarons are those big coconut-sugar concoctions, but in France they are delicate sandwich cookies. Made of almond flour and meringue, French macarons are known for having small 'feet': which are a sort of raised edge at the bottom. Mine came out okay, but I think I'm going to let them dry out a bit more next time.
These cookies are made with almond meal instead of flour (thanks, Mom! That stuff is expensive!) and sandwiched with a pumpkin buttercream.
You can kind of see the feet...
You can see the feet a bit better here... and all that tasty frosting.
...TASTY.
