8 Macaroons on a dessert island
Pretty as a picture, sweet to taste and a texture to die for, the macaroon is a treat that simple refuses to be ignored.
For Ritz-Carlton Doha’s Rashwan the macaroon is sacred and “is a delight that should never be compromised”. “Although it is considered a children’s treat, it is obvious to witness adults are also addicted,” he enthuses.
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“Our recipe includes a variety of flavours, with a light crisp on the outside and a tasty melting fondant on the inside.”
Agnese is also an enthusiast and has a prediction on the future of the macaroon. “Macaroons are an ongoing fantastic trend, but they don’t have to try hard as whatever will happen, it will remain a macaroon and this is a classic, tasty dessert,” he says.
“It’s no surprise that this was the famous treat of Catherine De Medici’s fancy high tea parties. There are enough for every taste and they look amazing in all of their wonderful colours! I do believe that savoury macaroons are making their way as a food trend — you heard it here first!”
But beware, the macaroon can cause family disputes as Hassan relates. “Try telling my four year old daughter she can have only one, or convincing her to have the white one.”
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