Sep
2013
I’m so mad at macarons!
Hollow and empty, just like my fragile heart after my 4th failed attempt at making macarons. Photo by Jennifer Melo
Eff you, macarons! I mean, really. What the hell’s your problem?
I tried undermixing the batter and you went all lumpy on me. So then I might’ve slightly overmixed the batter and you got all flat and footless.
I tried two recipes, various cooking times and four attempts now. I was patient and understanding, and you cracked or got all hollow and empty inside. Don’t even get me started on your inconsistency issues. I’ve tried my best, but you’re a high-maintenance pain in my ass! And now you got me feeling all hollow and empty inside, too. It’s contagious. You see?
There. I said it.
Because I’m stubborn as a mule, a glutton for punishment?, persistent and totally NOT a quitter, I might give you another try. Annabelle and Rose told me not to give up on you. Yah, that’s right. The girls and I have been talking. Rose called you “tough buggers” but if you keep up this trouble with me, I’ll have other, less-than-ladylike adjectives to describe you, macarons.
Yes, we seriously need to spend some time apart.
I’m hanging up my apron now and will calm down with a glass of wine and an episode of Big Brother.
You can sit on the cooling rack and think about what you’ve done. Don’t even look at me.
Amber
January 17, 2015 at 3:38 pm (4 years ago)This defines my macaron-baking experiences pretty spot-on. I’m on my 5th try making them. Needless to say, more than a few obscenities have been made as a result. I’m devoted to mastering these buggers, though. So onward with the crunchy shells and delightful hours spent cleaning a disatrously dirty kitchen!
Jen Melo
March 1, 2015 at 10:27 am (3 years ago)Yes, I might’ve had to wash my mouth out with soap. I hope your stress ends soon and you’re able to make a great batch. Good luck, Amber! 🙂
Kinga
January 19, 2015 at 4:31 pm (4 years ago)Oh my goodness. Love this. My macarons are so beautiful on the outside but hollow on the inside. I have made MORE than 3 attempts and refuse to do the Italian Meringue kind.
cloclo
February 18, 2016 at 11:39 pm (2 years ago)Then don’t be surprise because that’s how we make good macaroons, I’m French and that’s the only way we do them, missed only once !!
Jen Melo
February 19, 2016 at 7:41 am (2 years ago)I’d love to hear your tips, Clara.
Kinga
February 16, 2015 at 3:03 pm (3 years ago)I’m on my millionth recipe and attempts. Going crazy. May have to take a course.
Jen Melo
March 1, 2015 at 10:26 am (3 years ago)I feel your pain! Good luck and I hope some of my macaron-making tips help.