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!!
I agree it is huge! mmm... love PAUL in Paris!
ReplyDeleteAnne, it still looks delish!! I wish I had IKEA here!
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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
ReplyDeleteTexas sized for sure! Now about the 36 hours of labor. I will keep that in mind next time I'm thinking Ikea.
ReplyDeleteHoly Macaron! I've never seen one that big in all my life!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow 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...
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Wow, that's a huge macaron! I have been making some myself at home and of course have blogged about them :) Lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteOH 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! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuper-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!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Anne. Love your post and your big macaron :P
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Well, I guess if you are going to indulge in a macaroon you might as well have a big one! Much love XO
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny! You know, I don't think I've tried one! And I must comment on your ring - it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteYou are right Anne, that is one big macaron! I bet it was delicious though! xx
ReplyDeletelooks 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?)
ReplyDeletewow...my only problem with the macaroon was that it was too petite...as I clearly have an American sized appetite! YUM!
ReplyDeleteMacaron on steroids! Sacre Bleu!
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteI'll take a supersize macaron ANY day!!
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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 :)
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But the macarons I've bought in paris have always been big... maybe I just go to the "right" patisserie?
ReplyDeletethat is HUGE! I had one today that was closer to the size of a silver dollar than that giant! :)
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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!
ReplyDeleteoh my now THAt is a macaron. Liek you Anne, i feast on them over at Carol's.
ReplyDeleteI bet she's over there in london right now planning her soonest flight hoime to snaffle one of these babies!
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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
ReplyDeleteWhere is that ring from?! I'm in lurve!
ReplyDeleteThat macaron is huge...but I bet its yummy:)
ReplyDeleteI love IKEA but I hate putting the stuff together...It really take forever!
Kisses darling and enjoy your day
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.
ReplyDeleteWow! It's the monster of Macarons!
ReplyDeleteAnne, my heart skipped a beat when i saw that maccaroon! heavenly!
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