Mad About Macarons!: Make Macarons Like the French [Hardcover]

Jill Colonna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2010

The best guide available for making Parisian macarons at home. Jill Colonna guides you simply yet precisely through each step in making perfect Parisian macarons every time.

Stylish and fun, this colorful book contains 37 tried-and-tested macaron recipes plus well over a hundred mouth-watering photos.

Classics contain rose or pistachio and also include a nut-free macaron. Be inspired with sticky toffee, chocolate-beetroot or pistachio-wasabi to giant coffee macarons with tiramisu cream. Stun your guests with mini Thai Green Curry Macarons, sensational either before or during dinner.

Beverage pairings are suggested for each gluten-free macaron recipe, along with decorative ideas for weddings, children's parties, gifts plus many other tips.

Note: Measurements are given in grams.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A work of meringue-sandwiched brilliance (Paris Patisseries)


"At last a dedicated Macaron book where the recipes actually work.This book not only provides a range of inspiring flavours to try and suggestions on service, but has a faultless basic recipe that is easy to follow and explains the secret method of macronnage. Follow the timings and you won t go wrong. --Sucre Coeur

A bubbly woman came up to me at the end of a recent meet-up here in Paris with a bag of homemade macarons and a book which she just published on the same subject. In the bag were the most lovely little macarons I ve seen in all of Paris, even in the fancy places that churn out a gazillion of these cookies annually. Macarons have gone rogue, leaving the confines of Paris and spreading across the globe. Mad About Macarons! by Jill Colonna is lavishly photographed with lots of clears steps of the process for how to make classic macarons as well as interesting and unusual variations (curry, chocolate-beet, and pistachio-wasabi to name a few). If you like macarons, it s likely you ll love this book. --David Lebovitz

A bubbly woman came up to me at the end of a recent meet-up here in Paris with a bag of homemade macarons and a book which she just published on the same subject. In the bag were the most lovely little macarons I ve seen in all of Paris, even in the fancy places that churn out a gazillion of these cookies annually. Macarons have gone rogue, leaving the confines of Paris and spreading across the globe. Mad About Macarons! by Jill Colonna is lavishly photographed with lots of clears steps of the process for how to make classic macarons as well as interesting and unusual variations (curry, chocolate-beet, and pistachio-wasabi to name a few). If you like macarons, it s likely you ll love this book. --David Lebovitz

From the Back Cover

The Parisian macaron is the stylishly light French confection tipped to be the new cupcake. The art of making macarons is highly respected in France—and they can be a challenge for the beginner—but the process is made fun and easy in this colorful new book. Learn how to make all the classic flavors, and some dazzlingly unusual ones too. Jill guides you simply and precisely through each step, and reveals some of her secrets so that you too can make macarons like the French.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Waverley Books Ltd; 1 edition (December 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1849340412
• ISBN-13: 978-1849340410
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Baking > Pastry
  • #21 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > French
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More About the Author

Jill is Scottish but moved to Paris nearly 20 years ago. When she tasted her first Parisian macaron it was love at first bite and since then has become a Macaronivore. Excited to share her enthusiasm and macaron baking know-how, Jill wants to cut through any readers' fears that they are difficult. She demystifies Parisian pâtisserie chic to make the recipes straightforward, attainable and just as delicious. Jill is passionate that making macarons is just as addictive as eating them and wants you to enjoy the whole experience of producing these Parisian beauties at home.
Follow Jill's foodie adventures in and around Paris on Le Blog at http://MadAboutMacarons.com

Customer Reviews

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No more flubbed macaron shells!, January 11, 2011

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This review is from: Mad About Macarons!: Make Macarons Like the French (Hardcover)

I've made at least 15 batches macarons from various recipes and none would turn out correctly. Once I tried Jill Colonna's method of just mix the hell out of the batter and then fold it towards the end to achieve the right consistency - my macarons came out perfect. I've made 8 batches of macarons using this method with great success each time. I won't be going back to the gently folding the batter until it looks like molten lava method. The flavor combinattions are great. There's a section just for chocolate! What I liked best is that at the end of the book Jill gives you an egg equivalent chart for any amount of leftover egg whites you have. This is a great resource. Her macarons are not as sweet as the other recipes also.

I highly recommend this book for anyone is starting to make macarons. It takes the frustration out of trying to make macarons. No more flubbed shells with this method!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Macaron Book....., January 11, 2011

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Elizabeth Halko - See all my reviews

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When I went to Paris in 2009 I fell in love with macarons. Unfortunately finding them in the States is not that easy. When I found out that you could make them at home I tried, and trust me it was a mess. Some of the other books out there are not as exact!! Jill goes into just the right amount of detail. Just finished my first batch from the book, they turned out perfect!! If you are looking to try making macarons at home Mad about Macarons is the way to go!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mad about macarons, January 14, 2011

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Christina balch (MANCHESTER, NH, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mad About Macarons!: Make Macarons Like the French (Hardcover)

This is a beautiful book that has super easy instructions for the first time Macaron maker. It give great details, a product information list in the back and delicious recipes from the sweet to the savory! Perfect for making this delightful treat.