This time last year I was planning my trip to Paris. The excitement of preparing for an adventure and learning everything I can about my destination is part of the joy of the journey. I don't have that pleasure this year and instead will spend happy time learning a new baking skill.
Tasting the macarons at Laduree on the Champ-Elysees is something I will never forget, and I'm determined to practice making these little bits of heaven until I get them just right. I've done my research and am ready to begin. Wish me luck.
I'm participating this week in Mary's Mosaic Monday at Little Red House. I hope you will stop by and visit all the participants in this week's event. Thanks Mary.
Ahhh Laduree HEAVEN ... I use my pretty macaroon box to store treasures in!!
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Thanks for visiting, Mrs. Cozy Home. I store treasures in my Laduree box too. I'm transported back to that magical shop every time I look at it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing a "piece" of your trip! I am anxious to try the macarons.
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck! I SO wish I had gone to Paris when my Mom and I visited Italy a few years ago. My Mom and Dad have been a couple times, and they loved it. I hope to get to go one day to see it for myself.
ReplyDeleteCathy, dreams work also. Last year we dreamed, this year it will be a reality. I am anxiously awaiting the results of your baking experiment.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter lived there for 7 years so I got to know Paris well. I love it there.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you do with the macarons. I haven't had the courage to try!
Cathy, I am sure that your macaroons will be as good as your spectacular photograph mosaic above.
ReplyDeleteDaydreaming of memories past and of wishes ahead is what life is all about. Thanks for letting us have a peek into yours.
lovely mosaic! good luck wth your macaroons..m sure they wl be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh these are such lovely memories of an incredible store in an incredible city!
ReplyDeleteYour mosaic is lovely, Cathy. Good luck with the macaroons.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week
hugs, Cherry
What gorgeous photos of Paris. Good luck with the macaroons.
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Cathy..I remember!!! It seems like yesterday!! May I ask where did you stay in Paris?
ReplyDeleteCathy, those are some wonderful shots!
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Sheila :-)
I agree, the planning of a trip or any event is part of the fun!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - planning and dreaming of adventures are part of the fun. The great thing is when the real thing lives up to the expectation.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try my hand at macarons too. Maybe after your attempt, I'll get up the gumption.
ReplyDeleteWaiting to see your masterpiece of macaroons!! I've seen tutorials on them and may try them some day...one thing I do know...PATIENCE!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure once you have been to Paris it is an easy place to dream about. I have never been but pictures always look lovely. Joan
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd have known to sample the macarons in Paris. Good luck with your mac baking. I'll look forward to your post!
ReplyDeleteOh my, they do look like little bits of heaven. Let us know when you get them perfected.
ReplyDeleteHallo ;)
ReplyDeleteI found you and your blog and "gebrannte Mandeln" ....crazy story ;) one visit to
christmas market and after that a business at home : )) WOW!
And now Paris? So romantic.....
kathy from germany : *)
Paris and Laduree are the very best. Such memories! I missed going to Laduree last fall, but the next time I will for sure be there. Love your hand painted cookies too. I once took a class in painting cookies, but haven't continued doing it.
ReplyDeleteonce you have been smitten by the Parisian kitten...your heart purrs and yearns to go back, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it is a year already! Good luck with your macaroons! I am sure they will be wonderful!
ReplyDeletePlanning a trip is a big part of the adventure:D
ReplyDelete* LOOOOOVE YOUR PICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh love Paris, can't wait to see what u do with the purple spuds!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the macaroons and i can't wait to see your post. Macaroons really intimidate me.
ReplyDeleteI was in Paris for two weeks when I was 18... I am 54 now!! It still feels like yesterday!!
ReplyDeleteYou have THE best daydreams Cathy and I am right there with you, little gems we call them, yummy.
ReplyDeleteI want to plan a trip to Paris... Someday.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the thrill of planning a trip and learning everything about my destination too. Good luck with the macarons!
ReplyDeleteLove those macarons! I have a little box to treasure, too!
ReplyDeleteReminder: my give-away ends on Friday
Oh how wonderful! I would love to visit Paris someday! Thanks for sharing at MM. :)
ReplyDeleteI have become a follower and put you on my blog list on Porch Days. Even if I don't try the recipes I can read about them. My husband has always wanted to live in the Willamette Valley, even though we have never been there. Many years ago I visited Germany and loved it. Great food. I would like to know more about the nuts you roast.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the macarons! I haven't gotten the courage to try them yet but hope too one day. They are getting to be the new 'cupcake' as far as dessert fads go from what I have read.
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