Let’s face it, how can we think about Christmas when the whole world is in a financial crisis. It is normal to scale back spending and not feel guilty if we cannot buy an expensive gift for our sweetie.
Planned Christmas flavors of foie gras or black truffle macarons faded because I cannot justify such an expense in the current situation – nor can I afford that investment right now anyway.
What I did come up with was an affordable yet delicious combination of macarons that will echo the Christmas spirit.
Bright red and green shells will sandwich Bittersweet Chocolate ganache, Pistachio buttercream, Salted butter caramel and Spiced Vanilla buttercream (reminiscent of eggnog).
For Richmond, Va orders I will include the giftbox for free. Out-of-town orders I will discount $3.00 from the packaging fee – just send me a contact message on the business site to get the discount code.
The 12-pc box starts at $18.00 so for budget-minded folks like me, that is a great deal especially since you get four flavors!
So give the gift of macarons. It is unique and elegant and takes the guesswork out of the season's gift-giving.
Dates for pickup/delivery : Dec 15, 20, 22. For shipping , Dec 16. Check out Petites Bouchees for more information!
*Shown right now with bittersweet ganache, I already filled the shells when I got the inspiration for the buttercream fillings.
I'm sure friends and family will love them
My hope is that this year the spirit of the holidays will be able to shine even brighter as people realize it's the heart not the dollars that make the bottom line. Those look scrumptious 
that is a great gift veron! and i see you got hold of some martha stewart craft boxes for xmas… i did too!
Those macs look so inviting. What a GREAT gift idea!
Getting back to basics may just be the best gift of all. I must check out those boxes.
If you ask me, these sound way better than foie gras macarons in the first place! They really would make such darling gifts, too.
Those macarons scream Happy Holidays! I love them! We were just talking about what goodies to make this year and we are thinking about doing some macarons, but I am sure they will not be as nice as yours. You really have them down to perfection! I love them!
Making my list and checking it twice…
These are beautiful! I am sure a box like this would make anybody happy and put them in a hiliday mood!
This would make a great gift! I wish I couls give one to myself, heehee
Lovely Veron!
Someone actually just sent me macarons from this store for my 1st Anniversary and it was a lovely gift, very unique, we really enjoyed them!! Great idea – do you mind if I add a link to your store from http://www.ineedgiftideas.com ?
it is really a good deal! A MUST BUY!
that's a great xmas present.i love the colors! it looks delicious.
-mj-
Those are beautiful! I will be giving away my goodies. Mine will not look a pretty as yours, but they are from your recipe and I know they will love them.