Comments on: The Macarons of Fauchon (1st of 6 Macaron Posts…)

By: janai

janai — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:16:53 +0000

Are there any stores here in the Philippines that sell those?

By: sugnspice

sugnspice — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:00:25 +0000

Hey has anyone tried the macarons at Baker’s Dozen in Rockwell? I think they’re called Empire? I bought a box just yesterday and wow! Divine! So much better than Bizu’s, not matigas and quite generous with the filling:) I love the ‘marbled’ look in a couple of flavors, never saw that before. I wonder how this one fares compared to Laduree’s.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:34:17 +0000

Farrah, I haven’t seen any almond flour for sale here in manila. Just buy shelled or de-skinned almonds, the white ones, or sliced skinless almonds and blitz them in a good food processor until fine. But be careful not to overblitz them. Sometimes the addition of a little powdered sugar helps in the blitzing process.

By: Farrah

Farrah — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:21:39 +0000

Where can i buy almond flour here in manila?

By: leahpuyat

leahpuyat — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:27:02 +0000

and vyanski, you’re most welcome! hope you enjoy buddy’s macarons. some friends and i threw a tea party, and the macarons were a big hit, but it would also make a lovely solitary treat. a true luxury!

By: leahpuyat

leahpuyat — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:25:39 +0000

hello, betty Q! sorry, i don’t know what province buddy trinidad is from!

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:17:51 +0000

My all time fav is Pierre Herme’s macarons at 72 Rue Bonaparte. I happened to stay at the hotel in front of it and every time I look at the window there’s always a long line. My fav flavors are huile dâ€™olive et vanille (macaron biscuit with a creamy olive oil & vanilla filling, and a bit of green olive tucked in the center), ispahan (maracon biscuit with a litchi-rose cream center and raspberry jam). This is the flavor combination that cemented Pierre HermÃ©â€™s fame, chocolat (chocolate macaron biscuit with a bitter chocolate ganache center)and macaron rouge. The box itself is elegant and they wrap it as if they’re pcs. of jewelry. Why is it in France, even the simplest thing you buy, they wrapped so very carefully and tenderly, always with a touch of class? Notice even the way they display their fruits and vegetables? Not haphazardly but artfully and with a touch of loving care.

By: Vyanski

Vyanski — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:59:12 +0000

Hi LeahPuyat, thanks for the tip! I saw his site already and the macarons are pretty much affordable. For those interested, here’s the link –> https://www.parkavenuedesserts.com/desserts.html

By: woogie82

woogie82 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:02:55 +0000

Ally, thanks for that info. i’ll make a note of that. i think that manila has been starting to open up to new ingredients, because i think i don’t see almond flour being sold before. btw, david lebovitz has experimented on how to make the perfect macaroons. it will be interesting to try it out for interested readers. cheers!

By: betty q.

betty q. — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:54:06 +0000

Leahpuyat: Is Buddy Trinidad from Batanggas?