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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MAC ATTACK #11 - LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY

"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:

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.
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!

Round up will be on Sep 25, 2010.

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