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Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Mac Attack #17.... SUGAR & SPICE AND EVERYTHING...FRUITY!

SUGAR & SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE…. AND FRUITY

The afternoon is bright, with spring in the air, a mild March afternoon
- Antonio Machado

March welcomes the first changes from one season to the next, hinting at warmth and sunshine, the coming of springtime for some of us, the chilly days of winter for others. The light is changing swiftly as the days begin to get longer, the air feels differently against our skin and we find ourselves walking with a bounce in our step. We scurry to the market to see what has changed, in the mood to refresh our repertoire with whatever the new season will be bringing with her.


So let’s add a bit of spice to our lives with this change of season challenge, shall we? And gather up the best of the fruit, whatever is available whether spring, summer, winter or autumn fruit, fresh or even frozen, and add a dash of spice to create something to jazz up the month of March. Be the harbingers of the coming season with something new, fresh and lively, incorporating both fruit and spice into one magnificent Macaron!

Now, be off with ye…. And cook up something sweet and fruity with a dash of spice, any you please, sweet or savory and bring something sensational to start off this new season!


Sugar & Spice and Everything….Fruity… make sure your macarons incorporate both a spice and a fruit, at least one of each.

Here are the rules of the game:

1. 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 make sure that your Mac Attack #17 macarons are inspired by the theme!

2. Please link back to this challenge on your post.

3. 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!

4. Have your Fruit & Spice Macs posted on your own blog by March 25, 2011.

5. Once your post is up, simply leave the link to the post as a comment to this Mac Attack Challenge post!

Round up will be on April 1, 2011. No foolin'!




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30 comments:

  1. LiliaMarch 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I just use black rice macarons as decorations for this cake but this cake does have peach jelly in it. Not sure whether this fits into the category for this month's mac attack, but please check it out :)

    http://faceyourbatter.blogspot.com/2011/03/light-in-forest.html

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  2. JamieMarch 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    MieL - that dessert is fabulous! Congratulations on such an incredible creation. And the flavor combination is amazing and must be sooo delicious. I'm okay with you posting this dessert for the Mac Attack challenge, please just add a line or two about the challenge and link back to this post in yours. Thanks so much!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Having had a very tough winter here in NYC, I was super eager to bake some macs for this challenge. Spring can't come any sooner!!

    http://keksle.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/the-wasteland-re-interpreted-lavender-macarons-with-orange-buttercream/

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  4. LiliaMarch 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I used leftovers mac shells to make banana green tea macarons, tasted delicious but too bad the filling was kind of broken :( Anw, it's here

    http://faceyourbatter.blogspot.com/2011/03/banana-green-tea-macaron.html

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  5. KGMarch 14, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Have always loved lavenders and bluberries...here's mine! tqs for this opportunity!

    http://kitchenguardian.blogspot.com/2011/03/lavender-camomile-macarons-with.html

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  6. RollerScrapperMarch 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I'm so excited to share my first attempt at this challenge. http://my-pink-kitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-first-mactweets-macattack.html
    I've been admiring all of the other posts and just waiting for a chance to join in the fun!

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  7. LoraMarch 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Mine are up. Sumac and Apricot Macarons: http://www.diaryofamadhausfrau.com/2011/03/mactweets-challenge-my-turkish-delights.html

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  8. LadyMacaron20tenMarch 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Some fabulous entries submitted already. Here's mine http://ladymacaron20ten.blogspot.com/2011/03/griottines-macarons.html

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  9. Mardi MichelsMarch 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Phew - got mine up in time for the Jour du Macaron!

    http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/2011/03/mactweets-happy-jour-du-macaron-2011/

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  10. Deeba PABMarch 21, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Mine are up too..with great difficulty because of a horrid net connection... Matcha Macarons with Mascarpone & Presrved Brandied Cherries
    http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2011/03/baking-matcha-macarons-with-mascarpone-brandied-cherries-tribute-to-the-spirit-of-japan.html

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  11. DebugcookingMarch 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    My post is up...
    Blackberry Cardamom Macs with vanilla buttercream
    http://debugcooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/macattack-17-blackberry-cardamom.html

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  12. KatieMarch 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Mine is up!
    Strawberry and Black Pepper macarons
    http://duncandiaries.blogspot.com/2011/03/black-pepper-and-strawberry-macs.html

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  13. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Here's my entry for this month's Mac Attack - blood orange & five-spice macarons

    http://sharkyovengloves.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/blood-orange-five-spice-macarons/

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  14. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Here's my entry!
    I made pandan coconut macarons with a ginger cream cheese filling
    :)
    http://www.thesweetart.com/2011/03/pandan-coconut-macarons-wginger-filling.html

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  15. shazMarch 23, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Hello lovelies. My post is up, it's a farewell to my favourite season. http://testwithskewer.blogspot.com/2011/03/farewell-summer-macattack-17.html

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  16. RollerScrapperMarch 23, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I added some more macarons, I've been on a macaron kick lately!
    http://my-pink-kitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/second-helping-inspired-by-mac-tweets.html

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  17. JamieMarch 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Finally up. Not happy with the photos but boy are these so delicious!

    Vanilla Cardamom Macarons with Cherry Mascarpone Cream

    http://lifesafeast.blogspot.com/2011/03/vanilla-cardamom-macarons-with-cherry.html

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  18. Poires au ChocolatMarch 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Just posted about my Ginger and Apple Macarons - http://www.poiresauchocolat.net/2011/03/ginger-and-apple-macarons.html

    Bit lopsided in places but oh well!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I'm too late this time but would love to participate in the next Mac Attack. I'm looking forward to checking out all the other creations.

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  20. Linda McCubbinMarch 25, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I just managed to post tonight in time, orange and poppy seed macarons

    http://bubbleandsweet.blogspot.com/2011/03/orange-and-poppy-seed-macarons-for.html

    now I'm off to have a nap :)

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  21. LeaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    My first mac attack :)

    Pineapple and curry macarons!

    http://aeroflotreh.blogspot.com/2011/03/mac-attack-17-fruits-spices.html

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  22. HI CookeryMarch 26, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    A little late...but our Allspice Lemon Macarons turned out to be...lemons. After 3x, we still had Food Flops.

    http://hicookery.wordpress.com/food-flops/

    Good thing we had a backup for this MacAttack challenge: Lavender Macarons with Lavender-Blueberry Dark Chocolate Ganache filling.

    http://hicookery.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/lavender-macarons/

    Looking forward to seeing everyone else's Macs in the roundup and participating in the next challenge!

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  23. KimMarch 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Hello all i am back in :) here is my post http://macaron-fetish.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-spicy-and-fruity-swirly.html

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  24. CeciliaMarch 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Hi! I'm a little late, but here is my post: Meyer Lemon, Violet, and Vanilla Bean-Rum Macarons.

    http://onevanillabean.com/2011/03/26/macarons-for-spring/

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  25. Linda McCubbinMarch 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Ooops I was a bit tired when I typed out the post, have updated it to include links to mactweets now :)

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  26. DebugcookingMarch 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    One more for this month..Strawberry Basil Macarons
    http://debugcooking.blogspot.com/2011/03/strawberry-cheesecake-icecream-and.html

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  27. Carrots and cherriesMarch 27, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I have been too busy of late, and I could not participate this time & last. I am looking forward to the mac attack challenge that is cooking up.....

    All the mactweeties have got some really good looking, full of flavour macarons....Love them all !!!!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I'm excited to participate in this Mac Attack. Those little cookies are so addictive.
    Blueberry Ginger Macarons

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  29. TinaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I am super late..had problem publishing photos on blogspot, but here they are,Cinnamon Macarons with Durian filling:

    http://myinnerdomesticbliss.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-spicy-and-fruity-cinnamon.html

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  30. JanineMarch 29, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Ah I was a little too overwhelmed with work this month, even though I had such great ideas for the theme! Everyone's entry look oh so delicious! Hoping to join in the fun next month :D

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