Hundreds of French Macarons - a Valentine's Cooking Class at Purple Chocolat Home

I wanted to share my 

French Macaron Cooking Class

held in my home.

If you are unsure about how to make them,

just prepare for a class of 20 plus people!!

Haha!!

I was in a panic, as I had successfully made

them before, but of course if you are going

to teach, everything is going to go wrong,

right?

The class was advertised on Instagram

and in less than a day, we had more than our 20 

spots full.

My oldest granddaughter is on a competition 

cheer team and they are competing in

March in LA.  My daughter and I were talking

of making and selling French Macarons to

friends and neighbors as a fund raiser, but we

ended up deciding to host a cooking class as

a fund raiser.

We literally made hundreds, so that each person could

have a box to take home.

We also filled the kitchen with them as 

part of the Valentine's Day decor.

We even included how to add a touch of

real, edible gold.

The furniture was taken out of the living room so that

each participant could have a seat and decorate their

own macarons.

Each place setting had a beautiful Macaron box,

a paint brush, a paper plate, and access to

the plate of decor items.

The demonstration part of the class took place 

in the kitchen,

After demonstrating the technique, everyone had

a turn to give it a try.

The macaron silicone mat can be purchased

here.

Then we moved into the living room 

to the table set up for 22 to begin

decorating. 

Our little cheer competitor stands at the head of the work

table, decorating her own macarons.

She also handed out prizes, as we had

drawings throughout the night including

a digital scale, a candy thermometer, piping

bags and tips, and other fun Valentine's related

items.  Over half the people received a prize.

Everyone decorated and ate and had a great time.

They each went home with a fancy box

 of six beautiful macarons.

To purchase the boxes click here.

(Screen from Home Goods - 3 years ago.)

The class was a huge success and a fun evening

to get together, learn, eat and socialize.

We already have requests for more classes.

We showcased the piece de resistance,

and the last four, (who stayed

for the final clean up) got to eat it.  I am definitely

making these for a party dessert in the

future.

I will post this table with

Tablescapes Thursday