A work of meringue-sandwiched brilliance www.parispatisseries.com The Parisian Macaron (or Macaroon) is the stylishly light French confection tipped to be the new cupcake and finally hitting the glossies outside France. The art of making macarons is highly respected in France, as it requires precision and technique to create its delicate airy meringue-based shell with a moist centre of fragrant custard cream or chocolate ganache. (An electronic scale is strongly recommended for measuring the ingredients.) Macarons can be a challenge for the beginner, but the process is made much easier and fun in this colourful new book from Jill Colonna. She guides you precisely through each step in making perfect Parisian macarons and explains simply and clearly her secrets so you can also make macarons like the French. Starting with classic macaron flavours such as rose, pistachio, chocolate, lemon and vanilla, she then encourages you to be creative with her inspiring chocolate combinations such as pistachio-wasabi and others with a British twist. Dazzle guests with macarons as a basis for chic desserts. Or amaze them with Jill's latest creation of the lightest, sugar-reduced, hot and spicy Tikka Mac'sala or Thai green curry macarons which are sensational either before or during dinner. Jill has created a recipe for a nut-free macaron, a treat for those with nut allergies. Suggested wines and speciality teas are suggested for each macaron recipe, along with presentation ideas for weddings, children's parties, gifts plus many other tips. You will discover that making Parisian macarons can be the most gratifying and addictive of life's little luxuries to make at home yourself.
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A bubbly woman came up to me at the end of a recent meet-up here in Paris with a bag of homemade macarons and a book which she just published on the same subject. In the bag were the most lovely little macarons I ve seen in all of Paris, even in the fancy places that churn out a gazillion of these cookies annually. Macarons have gone rogue, leaving the confines of Paris and spreading across the globe. Mad About Macarons! by Jill Colonna is lavishly photographed with lots of clears steps of the process for how to make classic macarons as well as interesting and unusual variations (curry, chocolate-beet, and pistachio-wasabi to name a few). If you like macarons, it's likely you'll love this book. --www.davidlebovitz.com
A work of meringue-sandwiched brilliance www.parispatisseries.com At last a dedicated Macaron book where the recipes actually work.This book not only provides a range of inspiring flavours to try and suggestions on service, but has a faultless basic recipe that is easy to follow and explains the secret method of macronnage. Follow the timings and you won't go wrong. --Sucré Coeur
A work of meringue-sandwiched brilliance www.parispatisseries.com At last a dedicated Macaron book where the recipes actually work.This book not only provides a range of inspiring flavours to try and suggestions on service, but has a faultless basic recipe that is easy to follow and explains the secret method of macronnage. Follow the timings and you won't go wrong. --Sucré Coeur
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Jill Colonna is Scottish but moved to Paris nearly 20 years ago. When she tasted her first Parisian macaron it was love at first bite. Since then she has become a Macaronivore. As the best macarons tend to be expensive to buy, over the last few years she has rised to the challenge of making picture-perfect macarons at home. Creating perfection and inventing new tastes is vital for Jill, and her macarons are now in great demand from friends, family and associates. Now she shares her experiences and shows you that macarons are so much easier to make than you think.
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By Sucre Coeur
Format:Hardcover
At last a dedicated Macaron book where the recipes actually work. I run a wedding cake business and am often asked to supply extras, like cupcakes and cookies; but until now have always been a bit reticent about offering Macarons - just in case they don't work well enough to give to a bride! However, these wonderful little desserts are the height of fashion and sophistication, so the hunt has been on for a while to find a recipe that works. Mad about Macarons has finally ended the quest.
This book not only provides a range of inspiring flavours to try and suggestions on service, but has a faultless basic recipe that is easy to follow and explains the 'secret' method of macronnage. Follow the timings and you won't go wrong.
Since buying this book and starting to master the recipes I have offered some samples to the clients I have met with and now have a couple of definite macaron orders to add to their wedding cakes. Success.
This book not only provides a range of inspiring flavours to try and suggestions on service, but has a faultless basic recipe that is easy to follow and explains the 'secret' method of macronnage. Follow the timings and you won't go wrong.
Since buying this book and starting to master the recipes I have offered some samples to the clients I have met with and now have a couple of definite macaron orders to add to their wedding cakes. Success.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Buttersbee
Format:Hardcover
What can I say? Clear instructions, easy to follow and made some delicious recipes. It's true it requires a little patience at times, but the rewards are well worth the wait. My particular favourite has to be the vanilla, lemon, poppyseed and cinnamon macaron.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By prawncracker
Format:Hardcover
I've become slightly obsessed by making macarons in the past year. I tried so many recipes off foodie blogs and one from another book. "Leave the oven door ajar, " some said (what a waste of energy! just turn it down!). "Use two baking trays, rap the baking sheet on the table, cover with greaseproof paper, turn the tray around during cooking, spin round three times and shout abracadabra and cross your fingers".
Well here's my addition to the advice out there "test your oven temperature (you might be surprised how wrong it is), read the recipe here carefully, and prepare to eat delicious macarons".
I'm not saying it's easy ... you need some baking competence ... but goodness me there's none of the kerfuffle I've read elsewhere. I got a sneak preview of this recipe, before it was a book, early in the year, straight from the author, so you could say I'm biased ... but I'm not. I was super excited to find the recipe worked a treat - no fuss. Now I'm chuffed I've got my copy of the actual book with all the variations and tips - and the nut-free recipe too (that's a first surely?). My only concern is that now that anyone can know how to make perfect macarons my pals might not be so excited about eating mine and I'll have to look for something else to cook.
What are those whoopie pie things anyway?
If you want to know how to make make macarons successfully at home, get this book, 3 baking trays, a piping bag and nozzle and a big roll of greaseproof paper. Cupcakes? Pah.
Well here's my addition to the advice out there "test your oven temperature (you might be surprised how wrong it is), read the recipe here carefully, and prepare to eat delicious macarons".
I'm not saying it's easy ... you need some baking competence ... but goodness me there's none of the kerfuffle I've read elsewhere. I got a sneak preview of this recipe, before it was a book, early in the year, straight from the author, so you could say I'm biased ... but I'm not. I was super excited to find the recipe worked a treat - no fuss. Now I'm chuffed I've got my copy of the actual book with all the variations and tips - and the nut-free recipe too (that's a first surely?). My only concern is that now that anyone can know how to make perfect macarons my pals might not be so excited about eating mine and I'll have to look for something else to cook.
What are those whoopie pie things anyway?
If you want to know how to make make macarons successfully at home, get this book, 3 baking trays, a piping bag and nozzle and a big roll of greaseproof paper. Cupcakes? Pah.
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Excellent book! I've only tried the basic recipe but had a good result! The tips & tricks are perfect! Read more
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I rarely write reviews, but felt I wanted to with this book. Before buying this book I researched other books on the market, bit the bullet and bought Mad about Macarons. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mandy, Stone
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This really is the only book you need
I am totally into macaroons since my husband bought me a KitchenAid food mixer. After a getting so confused with all the different recipes out there decided to buy Jill's book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Grogansdaughter
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At last!
This is the 4th book I've bought in my quest to create decent macarons. I've just tried the first recipe and it works! See?
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recipe book
arrived on time in good condition, bought as a present, have not used recipes but seemed a litte less user friendly than some others.
Published 4 months ago by Sarah Kane
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I've actually managed to make Macaron!
This is a fantastic book .. The stage by stage photo guide is really helpful for learning the basic method of making Macaron. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. L. Gennari
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Parisian Macarons
Facinated by these delicious little cakes but staggered at the Paris prices ( £3 a cake/biscuit!) I searched for a recipe book which would help me produce my own. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mois Mak
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Great book
Loads of facts and macaron information as well as recipes. Still an art to be perfected but this book has loads of help and advise to get you there.
Published 6 months ago by Nicki
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Nice book
Not tried any of the recipes yet but nice book with lovely pictures. Looking forward to trying some of them out.
Published 7 months ago by A. Phelan
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great book
My wife is allergic to wheat as she has crohns and these are one of her favourite cakes that she can actually eat. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard Thompson
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