The first time I tasted a macaron coincided with my introduction to Paris in 2004 – a time when so many aspects of French culture and the French themselves were mysterious to me. Are they really rude? More importantly, are the pastries as good as I’ve heard? No, the French are not rude. And yes, the pastries are all they’re cracked up to be. Especially macarons – almond meringue cookies sandwiching buttercream, ganache or jam. Fortunately, macarons are a growing trend in the United States –... Brandon Lindawrites comment-67505 2012-05-07T19:49:15Z 2012-05-07T19:49:15Z Oh yum! I really need to try one. Looks delicious! Lindawrites 2012-05-07T19:49:15Z John Boyer comment-67470 2012-05-05T15:19:27Z 2012-05-05T15:19:27Z The variety and intensity of the flavors are what have hooked me in. My french friend makes these ones with Nutela, Apricot and Pomegranate that just explode with flavor. John Boyer 2012-05-05T15:19:27Z