Posts Tagged ‘Red Door Family Shelter’

Mar
10


I’ve been a fan of Macarons ever since I tried one a few years ago. For those of you who haven’t tried one, here’s what you need to know. They are small round discs that are made of egg whites, almond flour and sugar and filled with a ganache that can be ANY flavour. I was told from La Bamboche that their top selling macaron is caramel sea salt. Other flavours you might find include: chocolate, matcha, strawberry, lavender and more. I’m ALL about flavour so these delicate treats have my name all over it!!

macaron - plate

Now let’s talk about Macaron Day TO. Firstly this is a world wide event that takes place on March 20th. Toronto is now participating for their second year in a row.  The event is spearheaded by  Michel Firanski, from La Bamboche, however 18 different patisseries are involved!! 25% of sales that day will be donated to the Red Door Family Shelter. All you have to do is visit one of the patisseries on March 20th for your FREE macaron. (which will be limited at each location). Truly – this is an amazing event. Last year close to  $6500 was raised and I’m sure this year, that number will increase.

macaron poster

Today  I went to CHIN TV to hear Lisa from Le Dolci, who spoke about Macaron Day TO on the Festival Italiano di Johnny Lombardi show. Many thanks to @Ali_Bidabadi for making this happen!! Here’s a lovely photo of Andrea (on the left) who is the host of the show, interviewing Lisa (on the right).

macaron day - lisa

 

Hope everyone gets a chance to participate in Macaron Day TO on March 20th. I will be hanging out at La Bamboche that day – eating a Macaron or two or three or four…LOL

For Further info:

Twitter: @macarondayTO

Facebook: www.facebook.com/macaron

Website: www.macarondayto.com

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Mar
19


News Flash: There is a great event supporting a great cause on March 20th and I really hope you can participate.
This special day was created by the owner of La Bamboche who knows a thing or two about making great desserts and has a vested interested in “community causes”.  He knows that there’s a lot of macaron fans out there as well as pastry shops that were all too happy to participate in Macaron Day. The whole concept of Macaron Day is simply genius and I’m sure a lot of money will be raised (for the Red Door Family Shelter, by the way) and a lot of macarons will be eaten too.
Sadly I will be eating my way thru Detroit on March 20th and unable to participate. (sniff). But I have a feeling this won’t be the only Macaron Day and I will be able participate sometime in the future.
Hope you have a chance to visit any of the pastry shops listed below to support Macaron Day.
You can also follow them on twitter @MacaronTO. #JustSayin’
Congratulations in advance, as I know this will be a spectacular event.
Macaron Day TO Tuesday March 20th, 2012

Macaron Day TO. Tuesday March 20th, 2012.

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