Although macarons are predominantly a French confection, there has been much debate about its origins. Some have traced its French debut back to the arrival of Catherine de' Medici's Italian pastry chefs whom she brought with her in 1533 upon marrying Henry II. In the 1830s macarons were served two-by-two with the addition of jams, liqueurs, and spices. The macaron as it is known today was called the "Gerbet" or the "Paris macaron" and is the creation of Pierre Desfontaines of the French pâtisserie Laduree, composed of two almond meringue discs filled with a layer of buttercream, jam, or ganache filling.
Treat yourself or friends to macarons! They're perfect for any kind of event and will bring a sweet and colorful touch to your tables and parties. Pastry Chef, Cecil, culinary trained at Pierre Hermé’s School in France, bakes the macarons fresh daily.
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