Macaroon Magic at The Gourmet Shoppe August 14, 2009

Macaroon Magic at The Gourmet Shoppe, The Oberoi. Brighten your afternoons while sipping into your hot cuppa with scrumptious Macaroons'. Invented in 1972 by Carmelite nuns, Macaroons are often mistaken for cookies. They are made of whipped cream, sugar and Meringue or egg whites and have varied names and styles round the globe! North America is famous for Fraser Bell or the coconut macaroon, Italy for its traditional Amaretto, made of powdered almonds and Spain for its hazelnut and honey made, Carajotos'. Their names and ingredients vary, yet the magic binding them all simply keeps you craving for more! Expert Patissiers fill scrumptious macaroons with delectable Chocolate, Coffee, Strawberry, Pistachio and Almond meringues, enticing your sweet tooth! You have to taste them to experience the magic!

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