Shades - {Apple Butter Macarons}

I have a pair of really, really, really cheap silver-rimmed, mirrored aviators.I wear this pair of really, really, really cheap silver-rimmed, mirrored aviators almost everyday. Hey - stop looking at me like that.I know they have a bit of stigma associated with them. I know that they seem kind of off-putting. I know that talking to me while I'm wearing them makes it difficult to focus on what

Clear - {Double Chocolate Macarons}

As the shadows creep further across the uneven floor, I consider my level of productivity for the day and find myself completely unsatisfied. I feel as if I haven't done much lately, and I don't like it.This semesters classes start much later in the day than I would like, leaving me with a lot of dead time in the morning. The second my feet hit the ground, I feel a knot in my stomach, even

Pick - {Dandelion Macarons}

I spent a lot of time outdoors as a little kid. My early years were passed in a very small town to which all the stereotypes apply.No stoplights. No restaurants. No points of interest and no sidewalks, to boot.Ok - that last one's a bit of a stretch. There is one set of sidewalks, lining the historic buildings on the main street, that has been there for years. Housed on one side is a candle

Whipped - {Salted Caramel and Pumpkin Macarons}

A number of weeks ago, I completely lost my "macaron mojo." I turned out batch after batch of failed macs, finding myself more disappointed and discouraged as I scraped the cracked, bubbly and caramelized discs from their sheets. Truthfully, ragged, split and misshapen shells are no different from those that assume the proper rise and form, but these were no ordinary mistakes. What I'd been

Reeses Revamped - {Chocolate and Peanut Butter Macarons}

I found myself growing quite upset as I stood outside my house early yesterday morning. Even though I'd just returned home from a great night with friends, I couldn't shake the frustration taking root in my core as I cooed patiently to my dog. My lips parted for a quick, "good pup," but what followed the innocent action shocked me; a short breath escaped - and I saw it.I've been combating these

Minty Macs - {Chocolate and Mint Macarons}

I think mint is a great flavor. It may not be extremely versatile, and I know quite a few people who don't care for it at all, but it's got a refreshing zing that's all its own.Needless to say, I love it.And because I love it, I'm proud of my little flowerpot in the kitchen window. Lime green and outfitted with wire-like, twisting green stalks of mint, the tall pot houses the only plant I've

Chocolate Covered Raspberry Macarons

I'm still fighting my way through this year's raspberry harvest.I freeze many of them every year, but it seems such a shame. The berries are so eye-catching and attractive when fresh, but left to fend for themselves in a cold and unforgiving fridge for a few days... Well, it doesn't take long for their alluring and glossy sheen to fade into a dull, unattractive finish. Of course, freezing them