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Via Greg Melander

En la cocina- Rasperry Mascarpone Macarons

So I finally decided to make the famous macarons.  I used Tartelette's recipe, it seemed pretty easy.  First I made the big mistake of confusing parchment paper with wax paper, needless to say the macarons got stuck to the paper, but still pretty tasty, so I had them like that.
Last night I got the right paper and tried again, and they came out great, of course they don't look professional, I still need to work on shape and size but the flavor was great.

There is nothing to fear about making macarons, it looks more scary than what it is.   I'll keep practicing and in the process hubby for sure will be enjoying the samples.

5 Things I like Thursday

Kyle Bunting Hide Rugs

Made with hair-on-hide leather, with luxurious texture and great design.

Lotus Bed from Environment Furniture

On sale right now at Gilt Group, I'm so tempted

Everglades Square tray from Z Gallerie

 I'm getting one, but still trying to decided between the turquoise or orange, which are the main two accent colors for my house.

Our vegetable garden

 It is looking great, and we have enjoyed a couple of delicious peppers.

The best part of my week, My niece

Seeing her gorgeous face and hearing say papapa.