Wednesday, June 9, 2010

THE MACARON GOES SUPERSIZE


I recently had to make a run to my nearest IKEA for one of their terrific-ly cheap buys for my studio, the ALEX file drawers. I love it - even though what I saved on the price I had to invest in 36 hours of manual labor to assemble. Well, not quite, but you do have a little "project" on your hands when most everything comes flat-packed. There happened to be an outpost of the Parisian bakery "PAUL" nearby, so I couldn't resist stopping in for an authentic French macaron. Or, so I thought...take a look at this baby (below)


Is it me, or is this a SUPER-SIZED macaron? I placed my not-so-small hands beside it to show relative size. Have you ever seen a macaron this large? It looked more like a pastel Moonpie! I guess it's the American version, maybe even the Texas version, except that I live in Florida?? Hmmmm...
Carol Gillot over at Paris Breakfasts has been showing me macarons for ages now, so I had been longing to try one for myself. I was not disappointed, just a little, ummm.....surprised to see one this big.
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!


31 comments:

lisaroy said...

I agree it is huge! mmm... love PAUL in Paris!

Karena said...

Anne, it still looks delish!! I wish I had IKEA here!

Karena
Art by Karena

Kerri - Driftwood Interiors said...

Whoa, that's the biggest macaron I've ever seen - are you sure you didn't ask them to supersize you? Bet it was yummy though! K xx

Beach House Living said...

Texas sized for sure! Now about the 36 hours of labor. I will keep that in mind next time I'm thinking Ikea.

The Antiques Diva™ said...

Holy Macaron! I've never seen one that big in all my life!!!!

pve design said...

How do you like your files, can you tell I am avoiding that super size macaron, looks more like a whoopie pie from our local bakery that you would love....lots of nice temptations...
pve

Sarah B said...

Wow, that's a huge macaron! I have been making some myself at home and of course have blogged about them :) Lots of fun!

Robyn said...

OH YUM! Well, at least you can tell yourself (and your husband or personl trainer or friend) I only had ONE! IT DOES LOOK LIKE A PASTEL MOONPIE! ;-)

Debra said...

Super-sized YUM! I special blog-friend recently sent me my first macarons- I am quite smittin with these little gems. Good thing they aren't available anywhere near here!!!

Radostina // 79ideas.org said...

Happy Wednesday Anne. Love your post and your big macaron :P

xoxo,
raru

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

Well, I guess if you are going to indulge in a macaroon you might as well have a big one! Much love XO

Christy said...

That is too funny! You know, I don't think I've tried one! And I must comment on your ring - it's so pretty!

Mrs. Expat said...

The Oberoi sells those here in Delhi in lots of flavors. I will get your shirts off to you now that I am well. I love that you have needlepoint kits.

MrsLittleJeans said...

You are right Anne, that is one big macaron! I bet it was delicious though! xx

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

looks good, i loved PAUL when i was vacationing in miami...went a few too many times, but it was wonderful. i'll have to try a macaron again,they've been everywhere-think they are making a comeback (if they were ever out?)

Unknown said...

wow...my only problem with the macaroon was that it was too petite...as I clearly have an American sized appetite! YUM!

CDS said...

Macaron on steroids! Sacre Bleu!

Anonymous said...

I'm living in London for the summer, and when I walked into Paul I was blown away by those huge macarons too! I guess it's not just Americans they think like huge desserts.

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I'll take a supersize macaron ANY day!!

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DolceDreams said...

Oh that would be dangerous! One petit one is rich enough...Thanks so much for sharing Tamara's necklaces, I ordered one right away and may be getting another :)
Nathalie

Strained Consciousness said...

But the macarons I've bought in paris have always been big... maybe I just go to the "right" patisserie?

Unknown said...

that is HUGE! I had one today that was closer to the size of a silver dollar than that giant! :)

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A Flair for Vintage Decor said...

How funny! I live in TN and believe this is the state that created the MoonPie (specifically Chattanooga, TN)-- and would have to say your supersized macaroon had some definite similarities in your picture! Glad it was yummy!

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

oh my now THAt is a macaron. Liek you Anne, i feast on them over at Carol's.

I bet she's over there in london right now planning her soonest flight hoime to snaffle one of these babies!

jx

Dumbwit Tellher said...

Goodness that totally resembles a Moon Pie!! Wow..I think I would of thought I'd died & gone to Parisian heaven. Hope you & yours is having a lovely Spring Anne?!! xx

rachaelgking said...

Where is that ring from?! I'm in lurve!

Diana Mieczan said...

That macaron is huge...but I bet its yummy:)
I love IKEA but I hate putting the stuff together...It really take forever!
Kisses darling and enjoy your day

Kirsten Steen said...

My, that looks fabulous! Did it give you something new to crave? Just what we need. Someone posted recently about a cake they had made and now it's all I can think about.

Hello Lover... said...

Wow! It's the monster of Macarons!

QueenBeeSwain said...

Anne, my heart skipped a beat when i saw that maccaroon! heavenly!

xoox

kHm

 
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