Zero-Calorie Macarons
I was working on Pierre Herme's white truffle macaron from his book ,PH10, yesterday but what resulted was a very weird tasting filling that I could not bring myself to publish here. I was pretty sure I translated the French instructions correctly. The problem I think was in the type of white truffle paste I used - which was more appropriate to be used in pasta dishes than macarons. Oh well, that post just has to wait.
Anyway, to further annotate my spiraling obsession into macaron land, I commissioned some macaron magnets from the talented Kia of Aoi's Art. She makes 100% calorie free food! I sent her some pictures of my macaron creations and she so cutely turned them into magnets so I wouldn't be without them in case I had some mishaps in making this finicky cookies.
Anyway, I promise to post some edible food soon!
Those magnets are so cute!
Posted by:peabody | November 18, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Not only are they calorie free, but they keep for a long time! Looking forward to that white truffle macaroon post - I'm not sure I can picture that ...
Posted by:T.W. Barritt | November 18, 2007 at 05:09 PM
Calorie-free macarons?! You are a genius!
Posted by:Lydia | November 18, 2007 at 05:39 PM
These magnets are adorable! And totally appropriate for you, since you are the macaron queen :).
Posted by:Dana | November 18, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Oh how fantastic are those? Love the zero calorie part too. You can't beat that :)
Posted by:Kristen Doyle | November 18, 2007 at 07:52 PM
Ummm, that's an idea... How about a Magnet Thanksgiving dinner?
Posted by:Judith in Umbria | November 19, 2007 at 03:23 AM
what a great idea for fridge magnets. you really are the macaron lady.
Posted by:desie the maybahay | November 19, 2007 at 03:44 AM
That is too cool! And I admire your persistence with macarons!
Posted by:bea at La tartine gourmande | November 19, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Veron.....this post really caught me off hand.... so funny :)! lol!
Posted by:Big Boys Oven | November 19, 2007 at 06:03 AM
No way, these look so realistic! How incredible!
Posted by:Hannah | November 19, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Wow, thanks for the link! There are so many other cool food trinkets on Aoi's Art. Great idea with the macarcon magnets too!
Posted by:Marvin | November 19, 2007 at 02:33 PM
When I first saw 'zero-calorie macarons' I went, "HUH?" is THAT possible? They look so real, Veron, and very pretty too ;o)
Posted by:Carol | November 20, 2007 at 01:39 AM
So adorable! I prefer a bit more calorific content in my macaroons but not in my fridge magnets!
Posted by:Freya | November 20, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Hi Veronica,
Since your posts about Macarons I'm dying for a try! But almond flour is hard to find in my town, but I won't give up!
Posted by:Vitor Hugo | November 20, 2007 at 01:14 PM
Such a cute magnet, Veron - looks good enough to nibble :)
Posted by:Inne | November 20, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Now that is a pretty sweet idea and it really is calorie free!
That is fun. You are the macarons queen!
Posted by:MyKitchenInHalfCups | November 20, 2007 at 08:35 PM
You will be a macaron queen yet! :) Those magnets are adorable!
Posted by:joey | November 20, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Awww how cute! And they look so real! Hmm.. wonder if she'd make me a "mother ship" cake magnet.. complete with craters? heheee!
Looking forward the white truffle macaron post!
xoxo
Posted by:Lisa | November 24, 2007 at 09:14 AM