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Eye-catching macarons catching on in Austin

March 24, 2011 •Le Cordon Bleu •Austin, General • 0 Comments

Even with hues from subdued pistachio green to the brightest of red rose shades, macarons used to have an identity crisis, often being mistaken for their less vibrant cousin, the macaroon. Much has changed.

Slowly making more and more appearances in the finger-smudged display cases of pastry shops, macarons are no longer the forgotten French pastry. Be it the fact that they are prettier or more sophisticated, these pristine almond confections are the new kids on the block giving the ever-popular cupcake a run for its money.

As the subject of several upcoming cookbook titles, photo spreads in Vogue magazine and the ramblings of food bloggers, these cookies have made a name for themselves in New York City and now in Austin's culinary scene.

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