tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post4161100084057052174..comments2024-03-20T04:08:37.270-04:00Comments on Jumbo Empanadas: Macarons vs. Brilynn: Round 3Brilynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-18212535850010192942007-06-01T23:07:00.000-04:002007-06-01T23:07:00.000-04:00Hey dear! I've succeeded in my macarons, finally! ...Hey dear! I've succeeded in my macarons, finally! Maybe you'd like to check them out over @ my blog :)Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13918731073096498509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-90980413337181081272007-05-27T22:39:00.000-04:002007-05-27T22:39:00.000-04:00Yours look really good (can't wait to see the next...Yours look really good (can't wait to see the next round)! Reading about macarons makes me want to try to make them too. Then I remind myself I shouldn't because I've never had one and I won't know how they're suppose to turn out or taste like. And there's a bunch of lingo I'm not familiar with, macaron feet?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476501320662187793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-4036553444435188802007-05-26T16:36:00.000-04:002007-05-26T16:36:00.000-04:00Oh Bri, 'macaron-challenged' - that's so funny how...Oh Bri, 'macaron-challenged' - that's so funny how you write about you -v- macaroons! Your ones that turned out well are lovely.Kelly-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065013581800789438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-54657707778995215842007-05-26T06:16:00.000-04:002007-05-26T06:16:00.000-04:00Don't fret, you'll get there, it took me five trie...Don't fret, you'll get there, it took me five tries to get it right! Helen has a great macaron recipe. The ones that did turn out look lovely. Rum, yum :)Jen the Bread Freakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620504757724896039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-58736023008172499362007-05-25T21:01:00.000-04:002007-05-25T21:01:00.000-04:00The ones you posted pictures of look very good wit...The ones you posted pictures of look very good with a nice "foot." Perservere- you shall conquer, intrepid baker! David Lebovitz has a nice post about and recipe for macarons. http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2005/10/#000137 and scroll down a few posts. Good luck!Cookie baker Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069661176518230573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-30643525170964111962007-05-25T16:58:00.000-04:002007-05-25T16:58:00.000-04:00Perhaps there is a 12 step program you can join :)...Perhaps there is a 12 step program you can join :)Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-71043607153762550292007-05-25T16:36:00.000-04:002007-05-25T16:36:00.000-04:00I have a macaron recipe marked in one of my books,...I have a macaron recipe marked in one of my books, I think it's Bouchon. But if you can't do it, I'll never be able to.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519799778366176741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-18191733946126298062007-05-25T14:11:00.000-04:002007-05-25T14:11:00.000-04:00I think that you should send one of those to every...I think that you should send one of those to everyone of us who have left you a comment! They look too good to eat.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507779981002229597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-28058125379468717732007-05-25T13:36:00.000-04:002007-05-25T13:36:00.000-04:00I never knew what these were. Years ago a friend f...I never knew what these were. Years ago a friend from Switzerland mailed us a thank you gift of these "little pastel mini-hamburger looking things" (as we've called them for years). Then Voila! I find that they are macarons. I've become obsessed, about the same time as ya'll. I just haven't tried making them.<BR/><BR/>Humidity is bad? Then that is good, because it is very arid where I live. I might have to give it a try.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the real point of this was to say KEEP TRYING and feel free to share morels and bacon with everyone.It's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030081794655766175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-91565865653734438002007-05-25T13:20:00.000-04:002007-05-25T13:20:00.000-04:00I agree with the rest, Bri, the ones that did work...I agree with the rest, Bri, the ones that did work look yummy, and with HelenĀ“s expert help and a Dorie recipe, I think you can conquer macarons in less than 5 months :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-84764758867065327852007-05-25T12:27:00.000-04:002007-05-25T12:27:00.000-04:00Chin up young daring baker. For ye shall conquer ...Chin up young daring baker. For ye shall conquer the small little schitz. Trust me.. you'll get there. You have to. I'm too afraid to try them so I need to live vicariously through you.<BR/><BR/>xoxo<BR/><BR/>PS - The few that did work look amazingly good.. xoxoLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631520734280170415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-42577972476419223722007-05-25T10:52:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:52:00.000-04:00I do love a good macaron! When I went to San Fran ...I do love a good macaron! When I went to San Fran I had the best macaron at Miette, a wonderful bakery at the Ferry Building. Since then I too have been obsessed but I haven't had time to make them. I applaud your efforts, your pictures look great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-78653312867409071272007-05-25T10:27:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:27:00.000-04:00I will admit that I have never had a macaron eithe...I will admit that I have never had a macaron either. I have seen them on many, many blogs, and have been tempted to try, but I don't know if I am brave enough!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-56960805401896230732007-05-25T09:00:00.000-04:002007-05-25T09:00:00.000-04:00Macarons... I love macarons. But I have never even...Macarons... I love macarons. But I have never even considered trying to make them! You ARE brave!<BR/><BR/>We had the most wonderful macarons that we got at the Lyon outdoor market that is set up beside the Saone River every morning but Monday. The macarons were bite-size marvels filled with chocolate and hazelnut cream (I think). We bought a rather large bag of them, thinking we would have a few right then, and the rest gradually. We ate them all. And went back to the stall to get some more....<BR/><BR/>Good luck with round 4, Brilynn!<BR/><BR/>-ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818302133113874649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-46254644177928788512007-05-25T04:55:00.000-04:002007-05-25T04:55:00.000-04:00I have to say---I'm just dazzled by those gorgeous...I have to say---I'm just dazzled by those gorgeous picturessherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521522775192385032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-32844805505882838212007-05-25T03:42:00.000-04:002007-05-25T03:42:00.000-04:00Hi Brilynn - Don't be too hard on yourself. I thin...Hi Brilynn - Don't be too hard on yourself. I think every blogger experiences "Baker's Block" once in a while (everything I baked last week looked horrendous). If I were to attempt baking macarons, I would use one of Dorie Greenspan's recipes. She always explains each step in so much detail there is very slim chance that you can fail. I would also recommend Joycelyn's tips on baking macarons. Here is the link: http://brandoesq.blogspot.com/2006/04/macarons-my-chocolate-nemesis.html<BR/>Hope they turn out the way you like the 4th time around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-20059257176914932802007-05-25T02:32:00.000-04:002007-05-25T02:32:00.000-04:00Awww, they look darn good to me. I hope you can g...Awww, they look darn good to me. I hope you can get the hang of macarons, I still have to get the courage to try!K and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-42587491588010812722007-05-25T01:45:00.000-04:002007-05-25T01:45:00.000-04:00Macarons and I are still not on good speaking term...Macarons and I are still not on good speaking terms. Not sure if you read my exploits, but I've had similar problems. I once made SEVEN batches in one day just to get some decent macarons. Just the other day I had another pseudo success/failure but I'm sure that the humid weather was against me. I continue to refine my recipe and my technique but I haven't made any major strides. I'm starting to think that a larger batch may be easier to produce than the smaller batches that I'm hoping for.<BR/><BR/>(check my exploits: http://www.myfoodgeek.com)jefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865493243419581996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-81587016773286854942007-05-25T01:16:00.000-04:002007-05-25T01:16:00.000-04:00But perhaps it's that 5 month thing. Perhaps you ...But perhaps it's that 5 month thing. Perhaps you need to jump back on this one sooner than 5 months. Maybe with some magic words from Helen and only a 5 day or a 5 week interval the spell can be broken! May the force be with you.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-79792687233595773532007-05-25T01:00:00.000-04:002007-05-25T01:00:00.000-04:00My bags are packed and I am coming to help out...j...My bags are packed and I am coming to help out...just because you have been dangling fresh morels and homemade bacon in front of me!!<BR/>Email me your questions if you want.Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.com