French Macaroons Made Easy
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Macarons... they're the small delicate French meringue cookie sandwiches made in different flavors and colors, filled with ganache, curds, buttercreams and the like. If you thought these elegant cookies were intimidating to make yourself, think again!
This class is geared to those who enjoy French Macaron cookies, but would like to learn hands on how they are prepared as well as make them in all sorts of flavors and with different fillings. From this class, you’ll have a better understanding of French Macarons and why they are so delectable.
We will cover the equipment used, the techniques of working with meringue batters as well as flavoring and coloring the batters. We will also go over how to make all sorts of fillings to fill our cookies with. By taking this class, you’ll have a greater appreciation of French Macarons and impress your friends and family by making them yourself!
** This is a Gluten Free Friendly class **
All ages welcome
Please bring an apron, container to bring home your macarons and feel free to BYOB.
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Joelen Tan is a Chicago area private caterer and former restaurant chef behind the 'What's Cookin, Chicago?' website. Joelen has been recognized in both local and national media and has worked with celebrity chefs including Rick Bayless, Spike Mendelsohn, and Marcela Valladolid. Since 2007, she has been teaching culinary classes, hosting culinary events in Chicagoland and does recipe development work with major food brands including Sara Lee, Pepperidge Farms, Campbell's, Kraft, Frito Lay and Starbucks to name a few.
Joelen is a wonderful teacher, the kitchen was bright and so much room for us all.
She gave us helpful tips to make these finicky little delicious macaroons.
Joelen is a wonderful teacher, the kitchen was bright and so much room for us all.
She gave us helpful tips to make these finicky little delicious macaroons.
I attended the macaron class with Joelen a few weeks ago, and it was a fabulous experience at a fantastic venue. Not only do you walk out with a box of delicious macarons at the end of the class but you also learn a few tricks of the trade to make these very temperamental delights at home.
I attended the macaron class with Joelen a few weeks ago, and it was a fabulous experience at a fantastic venue. Not only do you walk out with a box of delicious macarons at the end of the class but you also learn a few tricks of the trade to make these very temperamental delights at home.
Class was excellent- Joelyn was a great instructor, and the class was super fun. Very informative, conversational and entertaining!
Class was excellent- Joelyn was a great instructor, and the class was super fun. Very informative, conversational and entertaining!
Had a great time! The macaroons were amazing and delicious. They are known for being difficult to make but Joelen made it as easy as possible for all. Really fun way to spend a Saturday!
Had a great time! The macaroons were amazing and delicious. They are known for being difficult to make but Joelen made it as easy as possible for all. Really fun way to spend a Saturday!
SUCH a fun class. The atmosphere is light and easy. The outcome was delicious. Joelen is a great teacher. I'm looking forward to my next class with her.
SUCH a fun class. The atmosphere is light and easy. The outcome was delicious. Joelen is a great teacher. I'm looking forward to my next class with her.
This was a fantastic class. Joelen is an outstanding instructor. She made us all feel at home, demystified the process of making French Macaron, and gave us very affirming feedback was we went through the hands-on learning process. The class size was perfect. I would highly recommend any of her classes.
This was a fantastic class. Joelen is an outstanding instructor. She made us all feel at home, demystified the process of making French Macaron, and gave us very affirming feedback was we went through the hands-on learning process. The class size was perfect. I would highly recommend any of her classes.
I loved that the class was small so it could be a little more one on one. Unfortunately the humidity in the kitchen wouldn't allow the macarons to rise, but they still tasted great!
I loved that the class was small so it could be a little more one on one. Unfortunately the humidity in the kitchen wouldn't allow the macarons to rise, but they still tasted great!
The French Macaroon class was a lot of fun. The weather conditions didn't allow for the prettiest macaroons, but they sure were tasty. Joelen did a very good job at explaining the technique and making the DIY part of the class easy.
The French Macaroon class was a lot of fun. The weather conditions didn't allow for the prettiest macaroons, but they sure were tasty. Joelen did a very good job at explaining the technique and making the DIY part of the class easy.
Great space, great teacher and a nice setup for teaching cooking. Can't wait to try another cooking class.
Thank you Nancy! It was wonderful meeting with you & I hope to have you in our kitchen again soon!
Great space, great teacher and a nice setup for teaching cooking. Can't wait to try another cooking class.
Thank you Nancy! It was wonderful meeting with you & I hope to have you in our kitchen again soon!