MacAttack 11 ... a round-up of a Childhood Summer!

"There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again."

Elizabeth Lawrence

Long ago and far away, we were once children, carefree, playing games, splashing in the waves or delighted by surprises. The memories of these joyous, enchanted days weave in and out of our minds, brought about by a smell, a sound, a chance encounter with an old friend. Vacation times were special, not only because the business of school could be put aside and forgotten, but because homework was replaced by hours and days of play, of special treats and magical trips. We look back on those times with fondness, nostalgia and a tinge of regret for the innocence of those olden days and our fairytale-like vision of the world.

This month's Mac Challenge asked you to delve into your memories, close your eyes and conjure up images of those days of family holiday trips, days spent at some special summer spot or some hidden, wonderful, private joy from times long gone and wrap it all up in powered sugar and culinary fancy and create your own special Childhood Summer Memory Macarons.

 Kim @ Macaron Fetish with Macarons with Raspberry & Dried Cherries

Lora @ Diary of a Mad Hausfrau with Ballerina Dreams Macarons with Standing Ovation Rose Buttercream

 

Magpie @ Magpie Recipes with Childhood Summer Memories Macarons & Chocolate Nutella Macarons

 

Linda @ Bubble and Sweet with Lemon Buttercream and Raspberry White Chocolate

@ The Art of Being Perfect with Fab Chocolate & Strawberry Macarons

Jenny @ Simple Life Love with Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Girl Macs

Aran & Jen Rose @ Team Rose with Passionfruit Macarons

 April @ Rhubarb & Rose with Ibiza Inspired Peach Macarons

 Barbara @ Barbara Bakes with Candy Corn Macarons

Arthi @ Soul Curry with Chocolate Chilli Macs

Jamie @ Lifes A Feast with Cotton Candy Macarons

Cynthia @ Creative Chaos with Tart Cherry Cheesecake Macarons

Françoise @ Choco Paris with Macarons with Chocolate Kirsch Filling

 

Shaz @ Test With a Skewer with Oriole Macarons and Rambutan Macarons

 Mardi @ Eat Live Travel Write with "Macupcakes"

  Meeta @ What's For Lunch Honey with Rooibos Chocolate Chai and Sweet Spicy Chocolate Cinnamon Macarons

 Tsepgar @ Food Finery with  Purple Macarons with Whipped Chocolate Ganache

  Day Dreamer Desserts with Malted Milk Macarons

 Sue @ Munchkin Munchies with S'more Macarons 

 Sigal @ About Little Things Macarons with Raspberry and Coffee Macarons

Deeba @ Passionate About Baking with Chocolate Cherry Pots de Creme & Vanilla Macs
 
 

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