I tried to make macarons last night (note only one 'o,' not 'oo'). They were so bad: flat and shapeless, uncooked in the middle, and burnt everywhere else. If I hadn't had such a great success with gnocchi on Sunday, I would have felt like a huge failure. But as it is, I have accepted the fact that I may not be able to make macarons. I have heard of great cooks who have that one thing they just cannot cook. I think I'm going to let macarons be that thing for me. Clearly I did not find making them too enjoyable.
On Monday I was talking to a friend who had heard about a blog called Burger Boy. Apparently this person began reviewing burgers in his hometown and became so popular and well regarded that chefs started to fly him out to their restaurants so he could review their burgers.
So I'm thinking that I like the idea of a little project like that for myself. In the new year, when I have a full day off, I think I'll buy a TTC day pass and travel around Toronto trying macarons, reviewing each one as I go. I"m very excited.
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