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Tower of Macarons! Centerpiece for a Marie Antoinette Party

In this Wednesday series we tackle Marie Antoinete party ideas. We’ve covered cakes [here and here] and invitations [here and here] and even party accessories, dress code and decor. Every dessert table needs a centerpiece. Why bother when with flowers … Continue reading

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Covet this: Macarons fit for a Royal

    It’s hard to live like a proper royal but proprietors such as  the Macaron Cafe in NYC ease this burden significantly. The modern-day shop was created in tribute to an encounter between Marie-Louise, pastry chef to the French … Continue reading

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Covet this: Chocolates from Marie’s court

Like any true lover of life, Marie chose her indulgences carefully. Her drink of choice was water from the Ville d’Avray. Her drug of choice for many years was high couture. And Marie, like you and I, was a lover … Continue reading

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