Hallmark!
Today is National Macaroon Day which celebrates small unleavened cakes with a crisp outer layer and a moist chewy center. Although they are the same size as cookies, macaroons do not contain any flour and therefore do not fall into that classifications. The most popular varieties are coconut, almond and chocolate.
Culinary historians believe that macaroons originated in Italy, In fact, the word macaroon comes from the Italian word for pasta: maccarone. A primary ingredient in early macaroon recipes was almond paste.
In 1593 Italian monks and nuns introduced macaroons to France. Two Benedictine nuns, Sister Marquerite and Sister Marie Elizabeth began baking and selling these small treats to help pay for their housing. The Macaroon Sisters and their baking became famous throughout Europe.
To celebrate today, buy some delicious macaroons or bake a homemade batch to share with friends and neighbors for dessert.
If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Life is too short. Start with Dessert!
Barbara Streisand
Macaroons are a favorite of mine. I love the coconut ones. They are a special treat for me and I usually only get them during the holidays.
Today is my day to once again make up a new menu for the coming week to do my shopping from. My menu for next week is :
Monday - Sheet Pan Eggs with Spinach and Ham
Wednesday - Ceasar Salad with Grilled Steak
Friday - Lemony Linquine with Spring Vegetables
Weekend- Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
On my menu for today is:
Chicken and Cucumber Pita Sandwiches
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cucumber, quartered, seeded and sliced
1 can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
dressing
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup mayonaise
1 Tbsp Italian salad dressing
1/4 tsp pepper
12 pita pocket halves
In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl combine the ranch dressing mayonaise, Italian dressing, garlic powder and pepper; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Fill each pita half with a scant 1/2 cup chicken mixture.
I will only make 1/2 this recipe as it makes so much. Half of this will be plenty for me, filling 6 pita halves.
You can warm the pitas in the microwave for just a few seconds to make them more pliable and easier to fill without ripping.
These are really good for when the temperatures turn hot. It’s been in the 80’s here now for a few days and I’m sorry to say, I’m going to have turn the air conditioning on to cool the house down.
I don’t have any pictures of macaroons to share but I do have plenty of pictures of desserts to show you.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
COUNTING MY BLESSINGS
God has given us this life to enjoy and indulge in good taste just like macaroons...
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Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
11,350. for macoroons a delicious dessert
11,351. for a sandwich to enjoy on a hot day
11,352. for an air conditioner to cool off awhile
3 comments:
A macaroon is a special dessert for me !
I don't think I've ever tasted a macaroon, but they sound wonderful.
That sheet pan eggs/spinach/ham is right up my alley. Now that our weather's turned warm, we're also enjoying salads. I recently tried one of these Caesar salad kits from the grocery; we were both surprised how good it was. And easy!
My mind won't bring up a macaroon. Maybe I have tried one, cannot remember. But I did enjoy the story and this visit. I am just worn out, but glad to drop by, it is always a pleasure to come into your home...
Love ya
Sherry & jack tired but smiling.....
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