Instagram Favorites...

Trying to find my blog groove.  I recently started a new job.  (It's why I've been MIA.)  Here's to getting back on track with regular blog postings.  Here are a few of my favorite Instagram shots.  I hope everyone has a fantastic Monday!  

Fenway Park

Calm before the Storm

Old Sugar Cane Mill

Destin, FL

Orange Beach, AL

Making Memories...Teddy's Juke Joint

My Week Via Instagram...

I've recently been tying up lose ends.  I hope to get back into the swing of things shortly.  Please forgive my absence and thanks in advance for your patience!  

Emerli's Delmonico's...

Easter Sunday...

My Week Via Instagram...

Shrimp Panang Curry

I can't wait to try the Tapas next time...

Downtown Parking/Meeting My College Bestie for Lunch...

Vegetarian Plate...

New Dress...

Geaux Tigers!  Keep it Up! 

Yellow Iris...

Oui! Oui! French Macarons!

After lusting at photos of macarons on Pinterest for a while, I thought-- why not give it a try?  I looked around for a recipe.  It should be noted that I feel weird about keeping eggs out at room temp for 24-48 hours to proof.  Am I the only one?  I found this macaron recipe which provided a solution and frame work for other flavors.  I decided to make two batches.  The first batch I made was a raspberry macaroni.  The second batch was a salted caramel.  I have to say that the salted caramel has been my favorite!  I used this caramel sauce recipe and I added 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt at the end.  Along the way, I learned that if you want the feet the French Macarons are known for, you need to let them set up once you've piped them, for 30-60 minutes.  The flavor combinations are endless and I'll definitely make some more in the near future.  Also, for the raspberry I used jelly I found at the market.  (They didn't have any fresh raspberries.)