Homemade Raspberry Macaroons

For Passover I wanted to try something new so I found this macaroon recipe in my Martha Stewart Living magazine.  They are super easy to make, and only use a few ingredients.  

The fresh raspberries add an amazing color, and a tart flavor. 

I also made a plain batch which are delicious.  It's always good to have variety.

Of course a macaroon isn't finished until dipped in chocolate. 

They turned out really well! Very tasty and super cute.  

The Jewish Macaroon

While French Macarons come first in my book, the coconut kind, or Jewish Macaroon as I call them, are still amazing.



This one from La Provence (ol' faithful), is particularly great. Not only is it covered with fresh chocolate, but it's stuffed with a million chocolate chips. It was so soft and flavorful.

Joan's on Third

Joan's is a staple spot for good food and baked goods. They were looking particualrly festive this week in preparation for Halloween with fall flavored goodies. I took my cousin there for brunch and we had to get dessert, even though it was 11am. There was so much to choose from!






I got the Peanut Butter Cupcake. Clearly the right choice. I love when cupcakes, or cake, or anything has real peanut butter smeared inside. It was so delicious!




Brittany got the Chocolate Macaroon, one of her favorite desserts.