Macaron gift boxes

Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been cooking but it's mostly dishes that really have no recipes - you know the kind that you make up along as you go. . Anyway, just want to help the great folks here in Richmond put together their Christmas list.

         For a short-time period, I'll be offering macarons in half-dozen for $9.00, these make perfect (and yummy) gifts for co-workers. These will be available starting the first week of December.

        The usual dozen for $18.00 and 2-dozen for $35 is also available but now you will have a choice to have an assortment of 3 or more flavors.

        Please email veronica AT petitesbouchees DOT com if interested.

        And if you are wondering how to display a dozen macarons for a holiday table, a compote dish makes the perfect vessel.

Macarons in a cup

So instead I am plugging my Christmas macarons!

For macaron lovers out of town and for those in Richmond needing them by the 15th, the last day to put in your order is Dec 12th, noon!  If you live in a state that requires 2nd-day air, I can ship using USPS Priority mail which is a lot cheaper, email orders@petitesbouchees.com for more info.

Sorry, no more orders are being accepted for December 15th or for shipping.

Update 12/12/2008:

For the remaining dates of the December 20th and 22nd, those dates are almost full, especially the 20th. Order soon!

December 20th is technically full. Please call 804.332.8699 or email orders@petitesbouchees.com on what might be available.

Because of a recent influx of orders, Dec. 22nd orders are only for Christmas Macarons (flavors). 

I would also like to thank Lydia of the Perfect Pantry for selecting my macarons as one of the food gifts for food lovers!

Update 12/19/2008

I am no longer accepting any orders for the rest of the year.

Merry Christmas Everyone !!!

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.