Friday, January 1, 2010

Pour Commencer l'Année en Douceur~




They look like little pastry shop treats..

If mine turned out..yours will also..



They are as femininely dainty as can be~


They could be served at this shop and be so appropriate!



La Recette

I used 3 egg whites I let them sit out of the fridge ap 15 min

150 gr of ultra fine sugar
pinch of salt
a tsp of vinegar..
Rose Wilton food coloring.. gel..
I beat my egg whites in the KA.. slowly poured the sugar..added the pinch of salt and then the vinegar.. I used a small 1/4 inch wood stick..to dab some food coloring..
I had glossy stiff pale pink peaks..
I filled a pastry bag w/ a big funneled tip..
And made the meringues on my Silpat..
I baked on convection about 210 F.. for ap 1/2 hr and they were done.
I love these and can see my future having many colors:)
They kept their shape.. and taste just like I thought they would..


Magical~

A lovely, sweet ... and petite beginning to the New Year..



Footnote..I was asked about the tip I used..at the back you can see the regular tips we use..and at the front are my larger ones..I use a plastic snip off end bag..I have an accoutrement for the larger ones also but didn't use it..just snipped the bag..placed the tip..added the stiff meringue mixture and piped..I wish I knew how to use all these tips:) The round one at the front is for the next time I try Macarons.I am so in love with how they look..If you missed Julia's December posts..Go see:)You are in for a treat.Perfect macarons..all different and festive and beautiful~


I hope this helps.Bonne Chance~

38 comments:

  1. i saw the wand first, then the food, its funny how i look for your details and always come away with a smile~

    such a sweet beginning to a new year, cheers to my nbf, who needs champagne, give me cookies and tea!

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  2. Beautiful! (I seem to say that about ALL of your images Monique, ever since day one.) :)

    These remind me of light and airy kisses ~ what an elegant way to begin a new year.

    All the best to you and your gorgeous family in 2010. xo

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  3. How adorable they are! They would be so cute for a ladies' luncheon or shower.

    Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family, M!

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  4. Happy New Year, Monique! What a wonderful start to the new year, with something pretty and sweet! Ooooh, I made pink meringues too ... last year, remember? Both of us now have girly meringues for company! LOL. I love everything that you make. They are always magical and perfect. It's that wand, right? ;)

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  5. These are beautiful. I love the soft pink tint.

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  6. Such a tasty way to welcome in 2010 Monique.

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  7. Happy New Year M. I love this series of pictures. Especially the last one.

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  8. Si belle, Monique. Je vais faire tout de suite. Maintenant de décider sur une couleur ... ;D

    (I hope I wrote that correctly...) Ack!

    Here's to more beautiful and serene posts from one of my favorite fellow bloggers!

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  9. You have to show us Lori! J'ai tout compris ce que tu m'as dit:)

    Ju how can I forget pearls and meringues?:)Great post about Kuala Lumpur!

    Have a great day everyone..a little light snow.. and grey here for our first day of 2010.

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  10. Lovely!!! I am always inspired when I visit you!! These are so darling, I think that they are just the right thing for a sweet something with a cup of tea!!!
    Hugs and Happy 2010!
    Margaret B

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  11. Happy New Year Monique! As always, your photos are beautiful and inspiring!

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  12. Pretty in Pink. Monique your meringues are sweet and beautiful just like you.

    Ann

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  13. so beautiful and so sweet!!! the perfect beginning..... kisses

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  14. Oh my, so pretty! I feel magical. Happy New Year, Monique. I just got back to the States last night after being for 2 1/2 weeks in Australia. I have a lot of catching up to do on your blog! I missed you.

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  15. Hello! Thank you for stopping by and for your nice comment! I love these sweets, so girly and lovely... and the rose cup is a perfect addition for a stunning shot!
    Happy New Year,
    Monica.

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  16. Magical, indeed! You have no idea how much inspiration you bring to me! I am vowing for making more time for the things I love this year, and one big one is cooking!
    Happy New year, sweet one!
    xo Isa

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  17. A New Year treat fit for a fairy princess...I think that might be you!
    Happy New Year!
    L~xo

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  18. So sad - mine didn't turn out anything like your beautiful ones. What size tip did you use?

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  19. You have no idea how much you all inspire me..

    Anonymous..it is dark here now..tomorrow I will take a photo of my tip.It's not a regular one... It's a very large one ..the one I use to pipe mashed potatoes as rosettes..Many of the recipe blogs suggest a much longer baking time..but mine were done after that time..could that be your problem?

    I will take a photo:) stay tuned!

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  20. Oooh, thank you! Mine were much smaller (and less shapely) but still very tasty - just not pretty like yours. Thank you again for responding to my distress. They baked up nicely in the convection oven. I *will* stay tuned. :-)

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  21. Nana....thanks for your very kind words.

    On a fat note: I must make these and when I do and they attach to my . . .uh . . sides . . .I will just smile and thank you!

    Happy New Year! Lylah

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  22. Happy New Year, Monique...your meringues are so enchanting! Once again we are on the same wavelength. I made meringues today and was going to post in the next few days!! Just amazing.

    You always seem to make magic...thank you. Sheer delight!

    Diane

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  23. I love meringues too. Yours are like fragile little fairy cookies - gorgeous!
    Happy new year Monique. Hope it's a wonderful one for you.

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  24. Oh M...The palest of Pink Meringues...How PRETTY...
    I will make them on the 11th.
    I'm hosting a late Girlfriends Christmas Luncheon...
    Your newest little one= will be a charmer...he has already captured my heart....sigh...
    Happiest new year to you and your Beau family...
    xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  25. These are lavishly sweet and adorable...so exquisitely beautiful Monique! im amazed as always by your posts :)

    I would also like to thank you for the extremely kind and generous comment you left on Ju's post about our meet up. You are very very kind.:)

    warmest
    zurin

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  26. Just a little footnote..I added a photo of the tip to help~ Bonne Chance..
    Thanks!

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  27. Thank you for adding the photo of the tip. I will try again!

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  28. Simply gorgeous. They make me want to play with meringue the rest of the day. Sadly, my tips are haphazardly jumbled into an old shoe box.

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  29. Quelles minions! I love the barely pink color too. Happy New Year!

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  30. so pretty like little fairy drops sweet sweet. Happy New Year

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  31. Those meringues looks very pretty - I love using piping tips - they just make everything look nicer! A great recipe to use all my egg whites!

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  32. I dont want to miss to say happy new year monique, have a great 2010. I m looking for upcoming wonderful posts of you. anja

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  33. A wonderful post, Monique, a New Year's present to all your readers. You've inspired me once again to get out my pastry bags and tips and see if I can create some magic with them. This year my resolution is to make a presentable macaron. Good luck to me!

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  34. These are so pretty and elegant - what a beautiful way to set off the new year. I hope you have a brilliant 2010!

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