Macaroons

Well the reason for the first time flop with the macaroons/macarons - there seems to be a variation in the spelling has now been identified.  The recipe I initially followed missed out an important step and thus resulted in very flat very crumbled macarons.  I really think that this blunder warrants a letter of complaint to the publisher/editor of the cookbook so that it can be rectified.  Anyway, problem has now been resolved thanks to The Mail on Sunday who published a fail proof recipe for macaroons last week and I must say (even if I say so myself) they turned out a treat.  The only downside was.... wait for it.... there wasn't enough.  They seriously just melted in your mouth.  A complete sugar rush and pure indulgence (a bit like eating candyfloss I suppose) but a sweet fancy that must be tried.  I've aslo discovered the joys of food colouring paste which far surpasses the food colouring bottles and would recommend that to anyone wanting to practise with the colouring of food.

Anyway, enough food indulgence.  I notice daughter of 12 has frequented our local bead shop again and neatly lined up on my beading table is a lovely array of new beads - obviously a hint for a new charm bracelet.  Should I pretend I haven't seen them.....

More later
Love jayjay