When you think of Belgium, what do you think of? Waffles? Chocolate? Beer? How about macarons? Recently Katharine and I found a tasty array of French Macarons on our vacation in Belgium! We have sampled macarons from PAUL, Pierre Ledent, Chocopolis, and Jean-Phillipe Darcis. All have been fantastic and unique in their own right. The texture, imagination and unique flavors have been wonderful inspiration for our state-side creativity.
Some have been chewy, others crispy. Some filled with light mousse or buttercream, while others have been filled with preserves or a mixture of gele + creme. Some as delicate as the most fragile tissue paper while others as tough as a todler’s toy. Perhaps some of the most interesting flavors have been Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Tequila, Mojito and Butter (that’s right….just butter). How’s that for flavoriffic inspiration?!?!?
We love seeing the macaron trend continue around the world; it warms our hearts and makes for very tasty photos! Check out some of our choice snaps below! Keep on macaroning!
PS – Next stop: London… We are making a special trip to Laduree and will document every morsel of our adventure.
Posted in In the Wild, Just for Fun, Photos | Tagged belgium, brussels, Chocopolis, EU, Europe, Jean-Phillipe Darcis, macaron, PAUL, Pierre Ledent |
Hey! What are you doing tonight? Stop by Lasalle Power Co. (500 North LaSalle Boulevard) at 8-10 pm for free Don Julio cocktails with your Daily Candy friends. We will be there!
Don Julio ultra-premium tequila? DailyCandy treats? Let the fiesta begin.
What: A free cocktail party to experience the sublime and subtle flavors of Don Julio, the world’s first ultra-premium tequila.
Why: After just one taste, you’ll know that its surprising complexity doesn’t come from a machine. Historically handcrafted through the passionate process of 100 percent blue agave plant cultivation and artfully practiced barreling, the five varieties prove exceptional to connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Plus, enjoy DailyCandy gifts to sweeten up the evening even more.
When: Saturday, 8-10 p.m.
Where: The LaSalle Power Co., 500 North LaSalle Boulevard (312-661-1122 or lasallepowerco.com).
Discover more online at donjulio.com. Find Don Julio drink specials at English, 444 North LaSalle Boulevard; Bull & Bear, 431 North Wells Street; Market, 1113 West Randolph Street; and Gibsons’s seven Chicago-area locations.
Source: Daily Candy
There is nothing we love more than weddings! …and since we are in the thick of wedding season, what better way to spread the joy and love of the occasion than with an feature on Panna Dolce French Macarons. This month’s issue of Chicago Social Brides (aka CS Brides for those who like to abbreviate) features Panna Dolce as “…a must try…” to sweeten that special day. Check out the mention below or click here to download a copy of your very own. …or click here to check out this month’s full issue of CS Brides.
Chicago Social Brides Cover
Gimme Sugar! Featuring Panna Dolce
Posted in In the News, PD Buzz, Weddings and Showers | Tagged bridal, Bride, chicago, chicago social, cs bride, cs brides, favors, lauren, Lauren Robin, macaron, Panna Dolce, Social, Sweets, wedding, Weddings |
