Macaron Challenge: Sunshine Daydream Creamsicle

This is a fun little twist on a basic single color macaron with a smooth, citrusy filling. Yesterday it was 73 degrees up here in NH and that means it is time to start thinking about ice cream, popcicles and all sorts of fun summery treats! With that, in mind, here is the Orange Creamsicle…

Macaron Challenge: Salted Watermelon Poppy Seed

Ahhhh summer. You elusive, oft cursed in the heat of July but yearned for in the depths of January fickle timeframe. I will say up front: I am not a huge summer fan. Never have been beyond the age of 12 (my mother worked at a campground close to my house every summer while I…

Hark! Spring knocks… Are you listening?

Man, we love birds here on the Farm. Like LOVE them. Love love love them. So it was just natural, when the temps hit 64 degrees and the birds were singing…. to make some Robin’s Egg Macarons. Totally natural decision. Ugh, they are so good (and pretty!) Robin’s Egg Macarons with Light Chocolate Buttercream (makes…

Xocolātl Macarons: A Sexy, Spicy Valentine’s Day Self-Care Ritual

The previous macaron post and recipe was at one extreme of the pendulum swing: complex, challenging and from one of the most hallowed bakeries (and chefs) around. This time, I wanted to try the other end of the pendulum swing. Why? Well, I wanted to knock out a smaller batch, focused on crafting a special…