I promised…but I couldn't resist...

Yes I know I promised several times…no more macarons,

but this The Wall Street Journal  article and video

on March 2nd was just too good to pass.

Mc Do, as the French call McDonalds, has now entered the macaron market.

Quelle?  (What!)

Check out this video

First, it is important to remember
 we’re talking about macarons

which should not to be confused with macaroons! 

It took me awhile to realize there is a difference  - ha ha

If you’ve never tasted a macaron before

just imagine a colorful cookie/cake confection

with a crunchy outside and a rich, chewy inside.

You can choose from an overwhelming variety of flavors .

Pistache is my favorite at the moment.

What do you think?

Are you a purist, a macron snob?

Or would you give McDos a fair try?

Moi?   I’m not a snob – as long as I
can’t smell the french fries!

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Mimi Bleu

Salon du Chocolat Paris

Bonjour!  Just spent the day at the Salon du Chocolat today in Paris.  In case you have not heard about it, the Salon du Chocolat is an exposition dedicated to chocolat – actually a gigantic homage to chocolat.

The Salon features the delectable creations of the likes of Maison de Chocolat, Pierre Marcolini, Jean-Paul Hévin, Sadaharu AOKI as well a host of artisinal vendors outside of Paris.

They are not just chocolatiers, they are artists.  Here is a small sampling of

 L'Art du Chocolat to tempt your tastbuds.   

Venetien Mask with Gold leaf

Chocolatey Cupids

Delicious fashion finds

Maison de Chocolat window display

Sadaharu AOKI's pretty chocolats are infused with parfums like Earl Grey, Rose and Wasabi.

One lonely lady at the end diplayed a collection of porcelain chocolat pots which I love. 

The center stage offers a special show every hour, including the creative chocolat fashion show, which lets the choclatiers show off their sweet fashion designs.   We caught two shows which featured dancers from Mexico and Brazil.

I just had to buy some of the artisinal products like honey, chocolat à tartiner (chocolat spread), gourmandises, and a few things from this eye-catching presentation of spices, teas and colorful sugars.

Thankfully the macarons were not forgotten.  

There were lots of samples to nibble on (too many!) and it is always surprising to see how many true chocolat lovers there are.

The perfect addition to your boudoir!  Mmmm...

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