On the downside, the price of such treasures is exorbitant. Can I be honest with you? A lot of my recipe inspiration comes from being cheap. I’ll eat something when I’m out and think, “I could make that at home [for wayyy cheaper.]”
Back in my own kitchen, I of course wanted to try making my own macarons, but I was apprehensive. They are, after all, the most finicky cookies in the blogosphere, with a toweringly intimidating reputation and an iffy chance of success. Plus I had it in my head that it would take having my own chicken and almond tree to keep up with the supply of egg whites and almond flour that I would need to bake up the perfect macaron.
Then I discovered that just two egg whites is more than enough to fuel a moderately-sized batch and that almond flour can be subbed for…you guessed it, flax meal!!!! I have nothing against almond flour but see: cheap tendencies above. Also see: Costco sacks of golden flaxmeal.