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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Macarons & My Canada 150 Story

Canada 150 On Canada’s 150th birthday today, I’d like to pay a little tribute to this country which I’m lucky to call my home. (Read about my Canada150 Afternoon Tea experience here.)  I know you’re probably thinking why I didn’t post an accompanying photo of a maple leaf or other well-known images symbolic to the […]

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Gender Reveal Macarons & Pacifier Macaron Template

I developed this special technique for making macarons with a different colored inside last year for a special gender reveal party. On the outside, it looks a like a plain blackout macaron but once you crack it open, you get a full and fluffy pink inside! For now, this technique will remain my little secret […]

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Double Unicorn Macaron Collaboration with Christina’s Cupcakes (Template)

  Unicorn Collab with Christina’s Cupcakes This unicorn portrait inside a big unicorn macaron is a collaboration between me and one of my favorite creators, Christina’s cupcakes. I’m sure many of you already know of Christina’s beautiful work with gumpaste roses and gold frames, and you’ll recognize them in our collab. Let me tell you, […]

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Pink Baby Monkey Macarons with Template

I made these baby monkey macarons for the 100 day celebration for BFF’s baby girl. She was born at the latter part of last year and she recently turned 3 months old. As Ivanka Trump would say, “Happy Birthday” to her. i In Chinese, Korean and Japanese culture, the 100 day marker is an important one […]

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The Ultimate Macaron Template & Macaron Projects Galore!

Just when I thought I’d be happy living a life filled with just sweet macaron art, there comes more temptations for me –  macaron goodness in all shapes and forms. What do you think about cakes made to look like a giant macaron or big DIY macaron boxes? And how about the ultimate macaron – a macaron […]

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Earl Grey Macarons with Mouth-watering Lemon Swiss Buttercream (Heart Template)

I’m often asked how to add flavour into the macaron shells so today I’m introducing this new macaron recipe which incorporates this element. After a few days of recipe development, I’m finally happy with this new flavour. At first bite, you’ll notice the mouth-watering acidity from the lemon buttercream filling and it ends with an […]

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Valentine’s Day Macaron Projects & Templates

One day when I was fishing for compliments from my husband I asked him what he most liked about me. Like most partners, I held my breath and waited to hear key words like, “you’re kind, loving etc…” He simply said, “You’re feisty!” Oh, okay then… Well that’s my funny Valentine right there. With another […]

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Tea Time at Mimi’s & Bear on Tree (or Magic Mushroom?) Template

A few months back on Instagram, I shared my “secret” happy place during my trip to Portland. It’s where I purchased the Ice Cream shaped measuring cups that are featured in my Best French Macaron Tutorial which many of you have wrote me about. On this particular visit to Home Goods, I found this adorable three […]

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Double Chocolate Bears with Tiny Jack-O-Lanterns (w/Template)

I don’t usually do much baking for Halloween since I like to jump straight into preparations for the Christmas holiday season once September comes around. I always find it interesting that so many people rejoice the return of the Fall season while I, on the other hand, find the season a bit meloncholy. Having to say goodbye to my […]

Mother’s Day Macaron Flower Bouquet and Brunch in Vancouver’s Revolving Restaurant

Today we celebrated mom’s day way up high in Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant. It was a lively get together which included our two moms, my family and hubby’s family. We presented our moms with these flower macaron bouquets I created for them. I’d like to say that somehow I inherited mom’s skills towards working with […]

Cherry Blossom Wedding Macarons with Royal Icing Roses

I’m always excited every year when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. When can you really see such an abundance of PINK in nature? Walking underneath clouds of pink fluffy blossoms is just the most magical feeling. I remember the first time I arrived in Japan as a high school exchange student, the blossoms […]

Pink Baby Monkey Macarons with Template

I made these baby monkey macarons for the 100 day celebration for BFF’s baby girl. She was born at the latter part of last year and she recently turned 3 months old. As Ivanka Trump would say, “Happy Birthday” to her. i In Chinese, Korean and Japanese culture, the 100 day marker is an important one […]

Afternoon Tea in a Doll House: Patisserie Fur Elise

I really love afternoon tea. I’m enamoured by every aspect of the afternoon tea experience – the decor, the ambience, the delicate finger foods, the tea selections and of course, the sweet desserts. I’m always on the lookout for a new place in Vancouver for afternoon tea. One place that has been on my list […]