A macaron is a sweet confectionery. Its name is derived from an Italian word “maccarone” or “maccherone”. This word is itself derived from “ammaccare”, meaning crush or beat, used here in reference to the almond paste which is the principal ingredient. It is meringue-based : made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and [...]

A macaron is a sweet confectionery. Its name is derived from an Italian word “maccarone” or “maccherone”. This word is itself derived from “ammaccare”, meaning crush or beat, used here in reference to the almond paste which is the principal ingredient. It is meringue-based : made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and both [...]