Thank you, mysterious benefactor!

[rachelmanija]

Thanks to the mysterious benefactor who sent me macaroons. I have tried the rose lychee and lemon thyme so far, and both were marvelous, with bright, intense flavors. Much appreciated!

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[miz-hatbox.livejournal.com]

Those are French macarons, which are ground-almond-based instead of coconut-based. (Edited to add a link in case you want to try making them at home.) Delicious, and a far cry from coconut macaroons.

The coconut macaroons that come in cans for Passover are pretty nasty, but they don't have to be. My mother makes incredible homemade macaroons, and it was quite an eye-opener to learn that macaroons can be delicious. (They're really easy to make, too, especially if you don't care about them looking pretty. I made a batch last year.)

French macaro(o)ns look like they can be made for Passover, no problem. I will have to experiment this year...

[tool-of-satan.livejournal.com]

I'll have to try making them sometime, after I try the Sussex Pond pudding. Someone else must be planning to try that, right?