I can only wish you luck in this endeavor. I’ve never been able to make them work!
Carey
March 10, 2008
King Arthur Flour has almond flour, it’s not cheap but using it was the only time I was able to make them. Trader Joe’s has almond meal (the brown skin remains) and they also turned out fine, but a little woodsy. I did try the food processing of almonds and it turned out horrible.
I used Martha’s recipe for macaroons, using 1 1/4 cup of the almond flour. Don’t over combine the two mixtures.
I just too a class on parisian macaroons (http://www.namthip.com/) and they turned out awesome!!! Feel free to look at my blog to check out the class results and recipe!
Rachel
March 9, 2008
I can only wish you luck in this endeavor. I’ve never been able to make them work!
Carey
March 10, 2008
King Arthur Flour has almond flour, it’s not cheap but using it was the only time I was able to make them. Trader Joe’s has almond meal (the brown skin remains) and they also turned out fine, but a little woodsy. I did try the food processing of almonds and it turned out horrible.
I used Martha’s recipe for macaroons, using 1 1/4 cup of the almond flour. Don’t over combine the two mixtures.
Gina Rae
March 10, 2008
I have never made the macarons myself, although I do plan on it and have done some research on the subject. A good place to start for recipe/technique would be with David Lebovitz
http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2005/10/french_chocolat.html
Also check out this interview with Dorie Greenspan
http://www.seriouseats.com/required_eating/2007/10/interview-with-macaron-specialist-dorie-green.html
Here are two other places to check
http://www.insanitytheory.net/kitchenwench/2007/05/06/melt-in-your-mouth-macarons/
http://www.alacuisine.org/alacuisine/2004/11/macarons_imbb_1.html
Good luck and please let us know how they turn out!
Jane Flanagan
March 10, 2008
I made Martha’s http://seenandsaid.blogspot.com/2008/01/recipe-of-week_26.html
I recommend adding food colour and switching up the flavours, but texture and taste-wise they were incredible!
robin k
March 10, 2008
I want to know how they turn out, Jordan!
Jean
March 11, 2008
Oooh, I’ve always had the impression these were difficult to make. Hope it all turns out well!
Jihan
March 11, 2008
…Or you could just have Laduree send them to your home weekly (like Madonna and Gwyneth!).
Macarons are just that good.
In France, March 20th is declared as Macaron Day- so get baking, Jordan!
Read more about Mac-Day:
http://www.roboppy.net/food/2007/04/spring_break_in_paris_day_7_8.html
Jihan
March 11, 2008
again:
http://www.roboppy.net/food/2007/04/spring_break_in_paris_day_7_8.html
Anonymous
September 29, 2008
you won’t be able to do it ha ha ha
jordan
September 29, 2008
I already did do it. 🙂 They were delicious.
CIA-Cooking In An Apron
November 1, 2010
I just too a class on parisian macaroons (http://www.namthip.com/) and they turned out awesome!!! Feel free to look at my blog to check out the class results and recipe!