Macaron Magnet
Macaron Magnet vs. the real thing Everywhere I went in Paris there were lineups for the melt-in your mouth desserts invented by Pierre Desfontaines (grandson of Louis Ernest Laduree) at the beginning of the 20th century. There was even a song on the radio called " Ca M'enerve " that complained about said lineups at Laduree . Of course, I had to see what all the fuss was about. Macarons are French desserts made of a delicate almond paste and sugar shell filled with ganache, usually butter or cream based, but sometimes jelly or caramel as well. They look like little hamburgers. They are pricey, ranging from 1.5 euros to 2.5 euros each (about $3). Laduree, the most famous of the macaron toting patisseries, is located conveniently (and dangerously, I might add), on the very street where I was staying. There, I found exotic flavors such as licorice, violet black currant, orange blossom, and their two most popular flavors- caramel and rose. Up the street was Gerard Mul...