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Happy earth hour…. I really …

March 31, 2012 8:35 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Happy earth hour…. I really dig this.

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What went down this week.

March 25, 2012 5:42 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Ignore any direct messages that may have been sent from Notes on a Meal…our account was hacked.We are fixing the problem now.. #

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Ignore any direct messages tha…

March 24, 2012 11:45 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Ignore any direct messages that may have been sent from Notes on a Meal…our account was hacked.We are fixing the problem now..

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What is a macaron?

March 17, 2012 7:18 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

So all week I’ve been posting about these wonderful little desserts but I haven’t even answered the most basic of questions: What is a macaron? Before I get into details, I would like to point out that we are talking about French macarons as opposed to the North American coconut counterparts…. those are spelled with … Continue Reading →

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History of the macaron

March 15, 2012 1:04 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Their name comes from the Italian word “maccherone” which means to beat or crush, used here in reference to the nut (predominantly almond) flour that these desserts are made with. Although the history of the macaron is a little foggy, most sources agree that they date back to the early 1500′s when Caterine de Medici’s … Continue Reading →

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MMM (Ma Maison Macarons), Spring 2012

March 13, 2012 4:44 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Here’s the new macaron line-up for the 2012 Spring season: Dark Chocolate – Valrhona’s Nyangbo dark chocolate ganache Wild Strawberry – White chocolate and wild strawberry ganache Carrot Cake – Cinnamon cream cheese with a carrot and cinnamon curd Lemon Basil – Lemon and Basil infused white chocolate ganache Salted Caramel – Smooth and silky … Continue Reading →

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Automatic grapefruit slicer. S…

March 13, 2012 12:27 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

Automatic grapefruit slicer. Super needy, super practical.. Shout out to MAKE for this one. http://t.co/WV3GWoVj

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Terrorists Target American Agr…

March 12, 2012 7:09 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

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Macaron Day 2012, Toronto

March 12, 2012 12:19 pm ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

What is macaron day? It’s very simple: top pastry shops in Toronto team up for a good cause and give out these amazing little pastries to everyone who walks through the door. This year 25% of all the proceeds of macaron day will be donated to the Red Door Family Shelter (http://www.reddoorshelter.ca/). When is it? … Continue Reading →

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Do not feed the animals.

March 2, 2012 11:33 am ⋅ Leave a Comment ⋅

The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to be distributing the greatest amount of food stamps ever. Meanwhile, the Park Service, also part of the Department of Agriculture, asks us to “please do not feed the animals” because the animals may grow dependent and not learn to take care of … Continue Reading →

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