Trip Tip a Day

Tip of the day:  However it presents, enjoy a macaron from La Duree After a semester abroad, my daughter brought each of us a handpicked macaron of a flavor to match our tastes from La Duree in Paris.  When it's just one macaron, handpicked, and when it's flown in from Paris, and when it's such a pretty pink, and when it tastes so delicious, smashed has no bearing on the situation!

Before I left for Europe, a friend clued me in to Paris Macarons and recommended that I find the shop of Pierre Herme www.pierreherme.com. I never made it to Pierre Herme, but found Laduree http://www.laduree.fr / and sampled the french macaron. Delectable. Flavor guide and brochure: http://www.laduree.fr/_docs/produits/_brochures/laduree-flyer-macarons.pdf Brought home an assortment box to share with the family. Raspberry, carmel and coconut were favorites. Something new - always fun.