SleepingBunny

          Macaron History  And how to make it   According to Larousses Gastronomique the macaron was created in 1791 in  a convent near Comery .In 1792, macaron begen to gain fame when two Carmelite nuns, seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution, baked and sold the macaron cookies in order to pay for their housing.                 Ingredients 1. 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (210g) 2. 1 cup almond flour (95g),finely ground 3. 1 teaspoon salt, divided 4. 3 eggs whites, at room temparature 5.  1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g) 6. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract  7. 2 drops pink or any color food gel 8. 1/2 teaspoon salt                            VANILLA BUTTERCREAM 1. 1 cup unsalted butter (230g), 2 sticks, at room temperature 2. 3 cups powdered sugar (360g) 3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4. 3 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation...