One of my favorite things to eat in France are these perfect little cookies called Macarons. Somewhere between a crisp meringue and a moist sandwich cookie, they come in all different flavors. Chocolate, Vanilla, Rose, Caramel, Lemon and Lavender are just some of them. My personal favorite are the Pistachio. I cannot even describe how wonderful these taste!! Little discs of absolute perfection. Pastries and confections are a real art form in France. It's not just about the taste, it's also about texture, scent, and appearance. All these elements come together to make some of the most divine dessert experiences I have ever had. Even the way the people at the pattisseries wrap your selections is completely meticulous. From the moment you choose a glossy parcel from beneath the glass to the moment you pick the crumbs from the crumpled wrappings and lick your fingers for every last delicious and scintillating morsel, it is a full blown sensory experience. I only wish I could find some place close to me that sold them. In the absence of any French Pattisseries in my neighborhood, I have decided to try my hand at them myself. I'll let you know how they turn out, and if I find a good recipe, I'll post it here!
