This year’s European Pastry Cup segment of the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie will be hosted in Paris for the first time ever, at the Europain bakery and pastry trade show taking place from January 11-14, 2020 at Porte de Versailles Exhibition Hall 1. The pastry competition takes place on January 12 & 13, 2020. Eight … Continue reading Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie – European Cup 2020 →
The success of French pastry chef and chocolatier Pierre Hermé, most famous for his exquisite parisian macarons, has led to the opening of Pierre Hermé shops around the world. Pierre Hermé stores in all countries except Japan sell macarons and chocolates. Pierre Hermé stores in Japan include both patisserie shops and macaron and chocolate shops. … Continue reading Pierre Hermé international stores →
Friday, March 20 is Jour du Macaron, a sweet day on which macaron lovers are invited to indulge in the tasty confection while supporting an important cause. As in previous years, participating pâtisseries will be accepting donations for Vaincre la mucoviscidose, a non-profit association that helps those afflicted with cystic fibrosis. In return, visitors are offered a free macaron! … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2015 →
The 9th annual edition of the deliciously popular Jour du Macaron takes place in Paris on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Macaron lovers are invited to indulge in the tasty confection while supporting a worthy cause! The way it works is very sweet: On March 20, participating pâtisseries will be accepting donations for Vaincre la mucoviscidose, a … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2014 →
With spring just around the corner, so is Jour du Macaron! On Wednesday, March 20 macaron lovers in Paris and throughout France are invited to indulge in the tasty treat while supporting a worthy cause. Here’s how it works: participating pâtisseries are offering visitors free macarons on March 20. In turn, the stores will be accepting … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2013 →
A review of Macarons, by Pierre Hermé (Grub Street, 2011), would not be complete without whipping up a batch of scrumptious macarons from among the many delicious recipes presented in this fabulous collection. With dozens to choose from, I decided on coffee macarons, one of ten flavours Pierre Hermé has grouped together under the heading “classics.” (The … Continue reading Pierre Hermé’s coffee macaron recipe →
While the popular double-sided Parisian macaron was invented back in the 1930s, Pierre Hermé is famous for taking the delicate meringue confections to a whole new level of sophistication. The celebrated Parisian pastry chef and chocolatier is known for his exotic macaron flavours, both sweet and savoury. The author of several books on French pâtisserie and … Continue reading Macarons, by Pierre Hermé →