le bon marche macarons (+macaroons)

Le Bon Marche is handsdown, the most luxurious grocery store in the world. Yes, the world. It puts all other grocery stores to shame. If I were Parisian, and had all the money in the world, I would spend it all on food here. I got yelled at, per usual, for trying to photograph all the goodies in this food heaven so you will just have to admire the corner shop front.

I came here specifically looking for shredded coconut to make Linnaea's chocolate macaroons for miss Julie's birthday. Here is the recipe:

Preheat oven to 325 (170 C). In a stainless steel bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate.  Set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and vanilla extract.  Stir in the coconut and melted chocolate, making sure the coconut is well coated.  If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Place small 1 tablespoon mounds of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing several inches apart.  Bake for 30-35 minutes.   

12 oz semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
9 large egg whites
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 ¼ cup granulated white sugar
¾ tsp salt
3 tsp pure vanilla extract
7 ½ cups sweetened coconutPlace small 1 tablespoon mounds of dough on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing several inches apart.  Bake for 30-35 minutes.  

But just thinking about American macaroons got me craving some French macarons, so of course, I ordered three from the classy dessert bar at Le Bon Marche.

I will never get enough of these little guys.