Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Jour du Macaron - 20 mars 2013





Oh, how I wish that I was in Paris today to enjoy the celebration of macarons.  Started by Pierre Hermé several years ago, one could run to each of the stores for up to three free macarons at each.  For those who made it to every Pierre Hermé in Paris there was a beautiful box of macarons, a treasure chest.  Pierre Hermé made a charity donation in honor of the day.


The success of the day quickly put a halt to the free macaron hunt and end-of-day bonus.  Still, it would be fun to follow the map for a macaron-saturated day.


Pierre Hermé
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23 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 20, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Oh, yes I would love a macaroon-saturated day!!!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. martinealisonMarch 20, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    J'ai entendu parler de cet évènement... Une belle initiative...
    Une petite pièce, ou mieux! et un petit macaron à déguster !
    Une belle photo...
    Gros bisous

    ps : Je devrais être riche si je demandais une petite pièce à chaque fois que ma famille déguste mes macarons ! sourire!

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  3. JulieMarch 20, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    J'adore les macarons!

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  4. VreniMarch 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Unfortunately I´ve never been in Paris on the jour du macaron. I´m sure we would have fun to go macaron-hunting together...

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  5. JoeMarch 20, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    What a wonderful display. The macaron has certainly become an icon of French Cuisine. Can I have the pink one on the bottom row?

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  6. AlainMarch 20, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Le 20 mars, c'est aussi la journée internationale sans viande...Sommes nous certains qu'il n'y a pas de viande dans les macarons ?

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  7. TameraMarch 20, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Miam miam!

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  8. LouiseMarch 20, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    Oh how I wish I was there too! I've never been there for Macaron Day. So many goals....

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  9. LaërteMarch 20, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Le jour du macaron, c'est tous les jours.

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  10. DianeMarch 20, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    That sounds like fun, pity the free macarons are still not available but I can imagine to became a bit expensive for the shops involved! Take care Diane

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  11. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerMarch 20, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    They are so tempting. How great to have a macarons day!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  12. brattcatMarch 20, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    i'm in for this one!

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  13. MichelleMMarch 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I just love macaroons - we made some last weekend and they were wonderful - but I am convinced no macaroon could taste as good as in Paris...loved the story behind the romantic little treats - thanks Genie

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  14. Paulita March 20, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    This sounds like a fabulous celebration. What next? Chocolate day and we can get free chocolates?

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  15. JeanieMarch 20, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Oh, be still my heart -- what an amazing photograph and how I would love a macaron today. I must go on a hunt. Probably a futile one! Happy Spring. Or fall, I guess!

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  16. JeanieMarch 20, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    No, spring. Silly -- you're not "down under!"

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  17. JoeinVegasMarch 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    So it's macaron day? I've seen pictures of those towers on several French blogs today.

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  18. MelissaMarch 20, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    What a fun idea! A great way to spend the day in Paris.

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  19. AlexaMarch 20, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I'd be willing to pay the price in pounds gained to participate. Lots of places here in NYC are giving out a free macaron today (but not Ladurée—hmph).

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  20. StarmanMarch 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I like macarons, but never have figured out why people think they're a gift from god!

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  21. MaryMarch 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Mmmmm macarons! Exquisite yumminess!

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  22. Shell SherreeMarch 21, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Such a romantic display with the swirl of organza. It's lovely, Genie. I'm glad macarons have a day in their honour.

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  23. beatrice DeApril 23, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Trop sucré ! Attention les poignées d'amour !

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Merci for your comments!