I have so much to be thankful for this weekend. I spent the last two weekends at the St. Lawrence Market handing out samples of macarons and selling several different flavours of them as well. The turn out has been outstanding and I’m so encouraged by everyone who came down to support and to taste. To those of you who I caught by surprise, as well, just the look on your faces as you experienced the flavour of the macarons was worth the work that went into making them.

In just two weeks I have met so many people who have lent their advice, shared encouragement, and shown a great curiosity and interest in macarons. It’s thrilling to meet so many people who are already familiar with the petit fours - either from their travels to France (and Japan!) or from other Toronto bakeries. It means many of you already appreciate them for the delicacy that they are.

This weekend, in honour of Thanksgiving, I featured four flavours of macarons including caramel, pumpkin, maple, and the ever-popular vanilla chai. The results were more than satisfying. Based on your comments from the sampling (and from those of you who couldn’t wait to break into the packages you had purchased) pumpkin seemed to be a really big hit. It will make a repeat appearance in a couple weeks for halloween.

Many of you asked about ordering online. With Christmas on the horizon, macarons make the perfect gift and a beautiful dessert to bring to holiday parties. I’m working to provide you with a standard order form that you’ll be able to submit online for easy purchasing, but until then, please call or email me to make your orders. You can purchase a minimum of 1 dozen macarons of which I’m always creating new flavours. You can also speak to me about custom wrapping for gifts or party favours. You’ll be able to pick up your orders at either Lively Life on the lower leve of the St. Lawrence Market or Alex Farm on Danforth at Chester Avenue.

Next weekend I’ll set up shop as usual just outside Lively Life on the lower level of the St. Lawrence Market and there will be new flavours of macarons available, including Grand Marnier and (a very North American concept) chocolate peanutbutter.

I hope to see some familiar faces and I’m always glad to see new ones. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and your sense of adventure when it comes to experiencing something new. Happy Thanksgiving!