I was lucky enough to come across Leesa's blog. She is a California native who did what I did, only the other way around. She married a French Man (and does not seem to be complaining, by the way, quite the opposite.) and she now lives in Paris. I find that Expatriates have some of the most beautiful photographs of their country of adoption because they are able to look at things with a fresh eye and take nothing for granted. Leesa, who happens to be a heck of a good photographer is to blame for my latest wave of homesickness.
She and I seem to share a strong bond: Macaroons. The French call them Macarons. At the base of the recipe are egg whites, meringue style, and almonds. They are crispy/crunchy and gooey, and esthetically speaking, they belong more at the center of a mantelpiece than in a kitchen cabinet.
The best of the best, the crème de la crème in matter of Macaroons is La Durée, here are pictures taken from Leesa’s blog.
Oh Gosh!!! Now you've got MY mouth watering!!
I DO have some GREAT news for you, though!!
Try this link and you will be pleasantly surprised...
http://boulela.com/ourstore.php --- Leesa
Posted by: Leesa | June 03, 2007 at 11:21 PM
I had to move out of France to resist pastries and now this. You can run but you can't hide.
Posted by: corine | June 04, 2007 at 08:58 PM
I just love Laduree's packaging!!
XO
Anna
Posted by: Anna | June 07, 2007 at 05:00 AM