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The Best Macaron Recipe, Macaron Art & More

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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 […]

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 […]

Yummy Macaron Filling Ideas

  With macaron fillings, the possibilities are absolutely endless. There are so many combinations you can make with regards to the flavour and texture. Here is a list of all the different flavours and fillings which you can combine to create your own unique filling. When I started making macarons, it really bothered me that some […]

Multi-color Macarons Video Tutorial & Christmas Party Table Ideas

For the third instalment of the goodies from our most recent holiday party this winter season, I’m sharing these multi-color macarons with you. They are just so much fun to pipe! If you already think piping macaron batter is so therapeutic, you’ll have an amazing time watching all the colors come out onto the mat while it creates a unique […]

Afternoon Tea at L’Opéra Pâtisserie in Richmond

L’Opera Patisserie in Richmond has always been on my must-visit list for afternoon tea in the Lower Mainland. At the price of $45/set, its positioned at the upper end of Greater Vancouver’s offering for tea so naturally, I was intrigued and held above average expectations from this establishment. On this visit I was joined by, […]