SloPugs

Sorry I didn't do this sooner in the thread, but I actually have the Laduree recipe book which I bought last April. Here are the ingredients they have listed for the Macaron recipe: sugar, powdered almonds, egg whites, and flavoring of choice. Just check to be sure when you buy them that those indeed are the ingredients of the ones they sell. Because of your allergy you don't want to make assumptions and take an unnecessary risk.

Beatchick

MariaCallas, doesn't it, though?!?! You should see the picture on the website - DIvine!<BR><BR>Ooh, yes, Ursula, we should; after all, they still don't have the menus finished. BUT, your French is MUCH better than mine! For the flavor-of-the-month/seasonal macaroon I'd be quite willing to assist/edit!! : ) Urs, what's Muscovado, d'ya know? Oh, and I knew you didn't do that translation but just remembered your favorite type of chocolat.<BR><BR>Thanks a BIG BUNCH, SloPugs, I'm sure Barb will appreciate knowing, for her husband's sake. Do you mind my asking how much the recipe was for? And if you bought it at Laduree?<BR><BR>: )

tpl

I like the macaroons at Gerard Mulot on Rue de Seine even better than Laduree. Check out the coffee, chocolate and pistachio. Have a great trip!

Barb_in_Ga

Thanks to everyone, especially sloplugs for the info. It sounds like these may be a good treat for hubby. On our last trip to France, he was not diagnosed with Celiac disease(gluten intolerance), so he loved trying out pastries. After almost a year on a wheat-free diet, he has become adept at eating out safely, but that usually means sticking with fruit or ice cream for dessert. He is excited to know he may be able to enjoy some French macaroons. Thanks also to Beatchick for the reminder about Berthillion's ice cream; we missed it last time, so this time will be a must!

SloPugs

Beatchick: Sorry, I can't remember how much the book was, but probably between $30-40. It is a very nice book (in French, but I think I saw on their web site it is available in English now), hardcover with full page luscious pictures of all the recipes. My hubby bought it for me last April at the original Laduree near the Madeleine in Paris. I haven't looked in a while, but maybe it is available online or from their catalog..... All this talk is making me want to go to Paris! I have a &quot;Frequence Plus&quot; account, so I often take Air France, and I try to fly through Paris whenever possible.

Beatchick

tpl, I've heard MANY good things about Gerard Mulot - thanks!<BR><BR>Barb, I'm so glad your hubby will have at least 2 choices in Paris - must get boring after awhile. Slopugs was so very helpful.<BR><BR>Hi Slopugs - that's not a bad price for that book at all. I'll check it out when I get there - thanks a bunch!!<BR><BR>No more votes on flavors? Well, I think we have our winners. I've decided I'm going to bring back a box of the macaroons. And now I know the choice of flavors!!! : D

krpp75

Speaking of Parisian desserts, does anyone know if Angelina's hot chocolate mix is available here in the U.S. or on-line? I have just finished off my last bag. Thanks.

Ursula

Beatchick,<BR>No idea, what Muscovado could be. It's written the same way in the French version, but no further detail is given. I guess, I will have to ask, when in Paris next time.<BR><BR>And tpl,<BR>While Mulot is my favourite for pastries such as pain au chocolat, tarte au citron, etc.and also its sandwiches, I find his marcaroons less fluffy, too compact, for my personal taste.

china_cat

well, igourmet.com sells &quot;dark muscovado sugar&quot; which comes from Africa and has a high molasses content. So I would imagine this is sort of like a brown sugar macaron.

Beatchick

Hey krpp75, there is a place in Bellevue, WA that sells Angelina's items (this from the Angelina's website: http://www.angelina.fr/base_francais.../usa/index.htm). They do phone orders, and the phone # is:<BR>888/826-4354<BR><BR>Hi Ursula! Thanks for trying to help me out on the Muscovado question. When will you get to go to Paris? I'll be there 2 WEEKS from today. I'm going nuts. Can someone put me in a coma until I get on the plane?<BR><BR>And china_cat, thank you so much for the explanation. Sounds about right to me!

fluffy

to the top for Beatchick.<BR>I hope this helps...<BR>Fluffy

Beatchick

Thank you, Fluffy! : )

Beatchick

Topping for AmyLynne!

Scarlett

<BR>Oh Lordy, Beatchick, my vote is as always, chocolate<BR>Hi Wiwi!<BR>Scarlett

Beatchick

Oh yes, Katie Scarlett! Chocolate is the CLEAR winner! : )

Ursula

Well, just back from another Paris trip and just HAD to go to Laduree (Rue Bonaparte branch).

I couldn't decide on just one flavour, so I decided to go for the much smaller mini-macaroons that cost 1.25 Euro/piece.

Here are the four flavours I had and loved them all.

Chocolate (regular, not black)
Lemon (very refreshing)
Violet flavoured blackcurrant (delicious)
Lime and Basil (surprisingly good)

I'll hit the next four flavours next time, until I will be through all of them.

Beatchick

Ursula, you're so funny!! We now have our very own macaroon tastetester in you.

I tried the pistache from there &amp; a few other flavors from Boulangerie Paul (chocolate, coffee, vanilla) but pistachio was the clear definite winner for me! Mmmmmmmm.

liketogo2

This is a new one for me--macarrons at Laduree. Is this savory delight available at other places in France? I look forward to discovering this delicacy and delighting in the search. CHOCOLATE would HAVE to be my favorite! It will take a lot of walking to work off the calories as a result of sampling several different flavors. C'est dommage!

MelissaHI

slopugs, is it possible for you to post the recipe?

This thread makes me want to cry and return to Paris! I also enjoy rose, almond, and lemon. However, I have not been able to try every flavor yet...boo hoo

kcw214

MMm. Macarons. Very good at Laduree, but I think Gerard Mulot's chocolate edges them out. Also, Fauchon has a branch here in NYC where they fly in their macaroons from Paris, and they used to carry an Earl Grey Tea flavour that I loved.