tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post7499854004409316658..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Macarons, the Italian methodMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-82788910992805637802015-07-23T20:13:11.410-04:002015-07-23T20:13:11.410-04:00Jo!! Hi there! Thank you so much for your sweet ...Jo!! Hi there! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I totally remember your marshmallow wizardry! You would have no problems with the Italian method - in fact, you might like it more. It really is more forgiving, if more time consuming. Thanks for stopping by...hope you're having a good summer!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72225163799950117522015-07-23T20:11:57.699-04:002015-07-23T20:11:57.699-04:00Oh gosh, you are too kind! Thank you and I'm ...Oh gosh, you are too kind! Thank you and I'm glad (and sorry) to encourage you to give this other method a try. Just when you think you're comfortable with something, it gets shaken up, right? If you ever try it, I'd love to know what you think. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-51870931766762248962015-07-23T17:47:17.303-04:002015-07-23T17:47:17.303-04:00P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N....These are amazing Monica, y...P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N....These are amazing Monica, you should feel very pleased with yourself, they are very professional. I was very interested in your experiment. I have only ever made macarons with oat and coconut flour ( as we have allergies in the house) and I used the french method but I am very familiar with the Italian method (lots of marshmallow making goes on in my house) so next time, I need to use the Italian method. Thanks for the inspiration...Jo@thecontentedbakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827345979507898901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-49765866629062719412015-07-23T13:36:58.290-04:002015-07-23T13:36:58.290-04:00GORGEOUS! Monica, these macarons look like the one...GORGEOUS! Monica, these macarons look like the ones from fancy bakeries. Love the touch of cocoa powder. The chocolate hazelnut filling sounds totally irresistible as well. I have only tried the French method so far. The hot syrup into egg white does sound a bit intimidating, but it is nice to hear you had such a great result. I am now convinced to give it a try! Lokness @ The Missing Loknesshttp://themissinglokness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-4766877084140544712015-07-23T07:08:39.649-04:002015-07-23T07:08:39.649-04:00You are too kind, Asha. Thank you. I almost can&...You are too kind, Asha. Thank you. I almost can't believe you don't buy macarons outside...but at the same time, I can totally picture it given your magic in the kitchen. I would love to see yours and I know the flavors have got to be so creative. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-38620538776307457062015-07-23T00:41:58.814-04:002015-07-23T00:41:58.814-04:00I have never tried the Italian method, always kind...I have never tried the Italian method, always kind of overwhelmed me. I never would have guess that this method is more forgiving. For me this was a little bit of a complicated process. I am convinced now, will try this one for sure. <br />To the macarons, not that you are hearing this for the first time, but they look perfect, beyond perfect. Perfect little feet, the mounds are perfect, the stuffing..everything about it lovely. I never buy macarons outside, I think home made ones are the best. You really did a great job on this. Your family for sure would've enjoyed.<br />Great one again Monica. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370921949266605002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-54054651007721344082015-07-22T20:36:59.355-04:002015-07-22T20:36:59.355-04:00Oh my goodness, Amy...making macarons would be cra...Oh my goodness, Amy...making macarons would be crazy with such a young one! I started this blog in 2011, when my son was six - I'm just sayin'. I couldn't fathom doing anything like this for those first few years he was born. Take advantage of all the good stuff you can buy! Nothing wrong with that! ; )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-17835788769758309292015-07-22T16:07:48.733-04:002015-07-22T16:07:48.733-04:00Super impressed with your macarons, Monica! They l...Super impressed with your macarons, Monica! They look like they came straight out of a fancy bakery!!! They're one cookie that I"d like to try my hand at someday...but not anytime soon ;)Amy @ Elephant Eatshttp://www.elephanteats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-76440017793240755132015-07-22T15:53:46.759-04:002015-07-22T15:53:46.759-04:00It's not so much courage but probably just fin...It's not so much courage but probably just finding the motivation, right? Sometimes you just don't know if something is even worth the trouble...but when the urge/mood strikes, it strikes. Thank you, Christin! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-19973391963282315622015-07-22T15:53:04.554-04:002015-07-22T15:53:04.554-04:00I would be the beneficiary to living nearby to you...I would be the beneficiary to living nearby to you, BAM! I'd be sniffing around right about dinnertime. ; )<br />And it's funny about the sizes. I always start off with the best intentions, right about 1 1/2 inches and then they progressively getting larger. But luckily, somehow, I pretty much always manage to find a match for each macaron shell so it works out! hahaMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-45217191698526184212015-07-22T10:54:27.207-04:002015-07-22T10:54:27.207-04:00These macarons look perfect and that filling sound...These macarons look perfect and that filling sounds incredible! Maybe some day I will get the courage to try making macarons myself! :)Christin@SpicySouthernKitchenhttp://www.spicysouthernkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-42391848375819305792015-07-22T10:24:50.331-04:002015-07-22T10:24:50.331-04:00Another beautifully delicious experiment Monica! I...Another beautifully delicious experiment Monica! If I lived a little closer I would love to be your quality assurance analyzer for these kinds of things. It's just a " dreadful job" but someone must do it... wink wink... I think they use the French method here in HK. I have made them a couple of times with the French method and I can tell you my biggest issue is getting my meringues the same size, yours are perfect. How did you do that? Bam's Kitchenhttp://bamskitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-45949065925067191572015-07-22T08:44:03.596-04:002015-07-22T08:44:03.596-04:00Uh-oh...maybe I am confusing the situation too muc...Uh-oh...maybe I am confusing the situation too much! Thanks for the encouragement. And macarons...I always wish I could have one or three in the afternoon...I suppose that's why it's so lovely to step into a shop and have an array of colors and flavors to choose from! :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-9129647777816787722015-07-21T20:47:05.597-04:002015-07-21T20:47:05.597-04:00I didn't even know there was a different Itali...I didn't even know there was a different Italian method to make macarons You did such a great job and those macarons looked pretty perfect to me. I wish I had one (or three) right now! :)Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholichttp://www.confessionsofachocoholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-47385334181087043212015-07-21T20:32:14.371-04:002015-07-21T20:32:14.371-04:00I remember one of your beautiful macarons - they w...I remember one of your beautiful macarons - they were beautiful and I'm glad to know you used the French method. I guess there's no wrong way as long as they taste good! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-64314070016630080112015-07-21T20:31:38.008-04:002015-07-21T20:31:38.008-04:00When you decide to give it a go, if ever, you'...When you decide to give it a go, if ever, you'll have to pick one. ; ) Not professional at all but thank you, Monica! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-35301203705259767412015-07-21T17:31:56.985-04:002015-07-21T17:31:56.985-04:00I'm so glad you did this post! I've been m...I'm so glad you did this post! I've been meaning to try the Italian method with macarons for a while but scared since it took a long time to 'get' the french method down. So happy you were successful!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083508344515371618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-58350744114021728242015-07-21T15:54:16.374-04:002015-07-21T15:54:16.374-04:00Ooh! I didn't know there was an Italian method...Ooh! I didn't know there was an Italian method v. French method of making macarons, but I do like the look of these Italian macarons! Professional indeed; how exciting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333522129684354079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-88444642225612973452015-07-21T11:23:38.461-04:002015-07-21T11:23:38.461-04:00I hear you! I was always very happy with the Fren...I hear you! I was always very happy with the French method except for the larger-than-desired gap in my shells. They tasted great so why switch...but this method definitely has its merits and I'm glad I tried it. Your macarons must be so beautiful...Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-32500272328317237472015-07-21T11:22:49.747-04:002015-07-21T11:22:49.747-04:00Thank you, Medha. Maybe macarons will be a projec...Thank you, Medha. Maybe macarons will be a project for you one day...I have a feeling you would make some very nice ones! :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72104579277410818632015-07-21T11:22:01.475-04:002015-07-21T11:22:01.475-04:00They are just one of those things for which you ca...They are just one of those things for which you can't just simply follow the recipe and you kind of have to get the feel for it. I never know how it'll turn out but they are good enough for us. : ) Thanks for the encouragement!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-38962392669756929832015-07-21T11:01:40.205-04:002015-07-21T11:01:40.205-04:00I haven't tried the Italian method as of yet. ...I haven't tried the Italian method as of yet. I always default to the French method because that is my comfort zone. LOL. Guess I have to try new things now!Jen Laceda | Milk Guideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619343060622081800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-48219268381862450862015-07-21T09:49:22.623-04:002015-07-21T09:49:22.623-04:00These are stunning- bakery quality for sure! I hav...These are stunning- bakery quality for sure! I have yet to try them, but I'm further intrigued by the Italian method. So delicious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854266120727483734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-51781563528075047352015-07-21T09:05:39.722-04:002015-07-21T09:05:39.722-04:00Oh my gosh Monica - these Macarons are beautiful! ...Oh my gosh Monica - these Macarons are beautiful! I've been afraid to attempt them, because I've heard they are hard to do. Yet, yours look like they came out of a French Bakery! Nicely done girl!Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchenhttp://www.inspirationkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-21805281749721918242015-07-21T08:50:25.643-04:002015-07-21T08:50:25.643-04:00I didn't know how long it'd finally take f...I didn't know how long it'd finally take for me to try this method, Beth! But it was so worth it - it usually is and that pushes us to try new things, doesn't it? I won't ever master them but they turn out alright and really tasty. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.com