"It is never too late to have a happy childhood."
Tom Robbins
A CHILDHOOD SUMMER
Summer is waning, the days are getting shorter, there is a breath of coolness in the air and we fall gently back into the normal rhythm of work, school and family. The seasons change and we are revitalized yet sometimes we yearn for summer vacation to never end. As we sit down for a breather, wrap our hands around a warm mug of coffee and slice ourselves another sliver of cake, we think back to the summers of our childhood, those innocent days when we could wake up every morning, jump out of bed, slip into a swimsuit or shorts and head outside to play without a worry in the world. Biking or kicking a ball around in the street with the other kids while mom made lunch for us, a day trip to the zoo or the circus as it passed through town or packing our bags to head off to grandma’s house where we would be spoiled and pampered as only children can be, summer school holidays were a time of freedom and joy, non-stop amusement and the kind of excitement that can only happen to a kid in the summertime.
This month’s Mac Attack challenges you to bake a macaron inspired by a childhood summer memory: make your macaron as salty as the waves rushing up over your legs as you dance in the ocean, sweet as the candy apples eaten at a county fair, as fun as the popcorn enjoyed at a drive-in movie (where you would go in your pajamas!) or the circus as it passed through town. Close your eyes and imagine a favorite summer holiday of your youth, whether at camp or at the grandparents, traveling to foreign countries or in your own backyard. Cookouts or beach parties, bonfires or barbecues, 4th of July fireworks or the clowns and confetti at a small-town parade, be inspired by a magical moment in your youth, something that makes you smile, a memory that stirs up scents and flavors of a special time and transform it into a tasty, delicate macaron.
Mac Attack #11 - Long ago & far away ... CHILDHOOD SUMMER MEMORIES
Please have your Mac Attack post up no later than Sep 20, 2010.
Here are the rules of the game:
- Once you have posted your Mac Attack macarons on your blog, make sure that you mention the Mactweets Mac Attack challenge in your post and link back to the Mactweets blog.
- Please link back to this challenge on your post.
- Feel free to promote the Mactweets blog by proudly displaying the Mactweets badge in your Mac Attack post as well as in your sidebar! It isn't mandatory but is a nice way to get the word out!
Round up will be on Sep 25, 2010.
What a wonderful idea.....
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, I have some ideas and I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI already know what I will do- it hit me as I read the first paragraph so I've got to run with it. My FIRST Mac Attack! (but far from my first batch of Macs).
ReplyDeletemine one is up, after missing the challange last month... http://macaron-fetish.blogspot.com/2010/09/macaron-with-raspberry-with-dried.html
ReplyDeletewell I tried this morning with a hand I am not supposed to be cooking with and knew the batter wasn't quite right - couldn't hold the spatula properly. Now my hand is more sore and my macs failed. Think I will use the failed ones in my post anyway in a different recipe. You'll forgive me, won't you?
ReplyDeleteMine are up:
ReplyDeleteBallerina Dreams Macarons with Standing Ovation Rose Buttercream
http://tinyurl.com/363o4v7
Could my title be any longer? :-)
Yaaaayy! I finally get to take part in mac attack with my first colourful assortment of macarons that remind me of the highlight of my childhood summers, going with my cousins to the yearly church festival in Kerala.
ReplyDeleteHeeerrree are my lovelies :)
http://magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/09/step-by-step-photos-from-my-macaron.html
Hi all, I have posted mine. Was going to do little pink ballerina macarons but Lora bet me to it and I had no way to compete with the cool pic's of her younger self practicing her ballet. Instead I popped my macaron gems in a jewelry box reminiscent of sneaking into my mother's room to try on her 'jewels'.
ReplyDeletehttp://bubbleandsweet.blogspot.com/2010/09/lemon-buttercream-macarons.html
My first Mac Tweet is up! Based my Macs on Fab ice lollies with sprinkles and all, my childhood favourite.
ReplyDeletehttp://theartofbeingperfect.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-1st-mac-tweet-fab-chocolate-and.html
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ReplyDeleteYay! 3 months postpartum and back in mac-making land! Here are mine this month!
ReplyDelete"chocolate dipped "strawberry girl" macs
http://www.simplelifelove.com/2010/09/chocolate-dipped-strawberry-girl-macs.html
YAY for Mactweets! What a great idea - here's our first of what will probably be many Mac Attack posts:
ReplyDeleteMacarons with Passionfruit Chocolate Ganache
http://blog.tmrose.com/?p=367
Cheers! from TeamRose
Great idea! Mine's up:
ReplyDeletehttp://rhubarbandrose.blogspot.com/2010/09/ibiza-inspired-peach-macarons.html
Looking forward to the round up.
My post is up http://barbarabakes.com/2010/09/candy-corn-macaron-for-mactweets/ Thanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteMy Post is up...so sorry for the delay...My chocolate-chilli Macs but no feet
ReplyDeletehttp://tinyurl.com/38xonaq
Just discovered this although I follow both your blogs! I would love to join in- not enough time for this challenge but certainly the next. How do I grab the button? Haven't been successful.
ReplyDeleteSimple Summer Memories and Cotton Candy Macarons!
ReplyDeletehttp://lifesafeast.blogspot.com/2010/09/cotton-candy-macarons.html
I finally got my post done (did the macs last week). Anyway, the challenge was fun, thanks for letting me be part of it.
ReplyDeletehttp://thegregbeefamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/mac-attack-challenge-11.html
Mine are up at last: Macarons filled with kirsch-infused dark chocolate and maraschino cherry ganache
ReplyDeletehttp://www.chocoparis.com/2010/09/macarons-with-chocolate-kirsch-filling/
Mine's up too, almost thought I wouldn't make it this month! http://testwithskewer.blogspot.com/2010/09/memories-of-summers-past-macattack-11.html
ReplyDeleteENFIN!!!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2010/09/mactweets-september-childhood-summers/
These ones are just for Deeba!!!
For my spicy sisters - my childhood memories wrapped in chocolate & spice: http://www.whatsforlunchhoney.net/2010/09/rooibos-chocolate-chai-and-sweet-spicy.html
ReplyDeletemine are up! late but up!
ReplyDeletehttp://tiny.cc/8vkst
Hopefully my submission isn't too late! http://daydreamerdesserts.com/2010/09/malted-milk-macarons.html/
ReplyDeleteHi! I've just opened a new blog on the 20th (I'm a new blogger), I've been following your attacks for months and loving it! I've made macarons the same day (finished piping today). will it be ok if I'll post tomorrow? (23th).
ReplyDeleteHi All, got mine up yesterday! Whew, just made it:)
ReplyDeletehttp://munchkinmunchies.blogspot.com/2010/09/smores-macarons.html
Hi! mine are up too. =) I know it's late, but I had to give it another try, and I wanted to make it to this month's attack.. what better way is there to celebrate the new blog?
ReplyDeletehttp://aboutlittlethingsmacarons.blogspot.com/2010/09/childhood-summer-memory.html
Here is my second entry! ( told you I was so excited about Macattack!) My Chocolate Nutella feetless, bumpy macarons! Imperfect babies, but I still love them so!
ReplyDeletehttp://magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/09/chocolate-nutella-macarons.html
Hmm maybe I can manage a third entry by the 25th! have some egg whites aging on my kitchen counter!
Got a foot in the door, I did, feetless macs, and Chocolate & Cherry Pots de Creme!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2010/09/baking-chocolate-cherry-pots-de-creme.html
have you posted them already? You must have... I am so late reading this... I will look.
ReplyDeleteLove the nostalgia. It took me there. For sure.
:)
Valerie