Submit an email about why you love macarons and you may receive a box on us like Elizabeth from Chula Vista, CA!
"Why do I love macarons? Having worked in the restaurant/hospitality industry for years, my husband and I are always on the hunt for food (and wine!) that is good because of pure ingredients and the ability to combine subtle simplicity to create a rich flavour. Sure, we like our comfort food every now and then, but there's something to be said for the right balance that just hits the spot.
This is what's great about French macarons! Rather than being smothered with chocolate, buttered up beyond belief, or crusted with sprinkles or icing, it's the perfect balance of texture and flavour. Crisp on the outside, with a rich, flavourful, and slightly chewy inside, macarons fulfil the craving for sweet without being large and overpowering. Also, it is based on just a few simple ingredients with varied flavours that either become delectable little treats or a complete mess depending on the skill of the pastry chef, so it definitely showcases the creativity and talent of its maker!
I found your blog/website while searching for places online to buy macarons! We are located in Chula Vista, and we saw on Chocolate.com that you're based in San Diego! Was actually hoping to find a physical location we could stop in and get some macarons when we found your blog!"
ABOUT THE KAROLINA CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTESTS: • Each month between now and December 31, 2012, you will have one month to submit recipes. • Each recipe must state which cacao percentage was used and why. JUDGING CRITERIA: One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected by a panel of qualified judges, whose decisions are final and binding on all matters related to this Contest, within 20 days of the end date of the Contest Period, from among all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. • Judging for which entrant with the best recipe will be based on the following judging criteria: (a) originality; (b) complexity of flavor profile; and (c) presentation. • The entrant with the highest score will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. In the event of a tie, the entrant with the highest score in the taste/flavor criteria from among the tying entrants will be deemed the Grand Prize winner. Potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by telephone or email within approximately one (1) week following winner selection. • A Karolina Chocolate Recipe Book will be created by our winners! The winner’s bios will be listed along with their recipe. All winning recipes will be available on this blog. • PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”): One (1) Grand Prize - $150.00, awarded in the form of Sponsor-specified Karolina products and one Karolina Chocolate Recipe Book when completed and published. SEE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Send all entries to: contest@karolinacacao.com