Bakery Nouveau

My favorite bakery right now is Bakery Nouveau.  It's a french patisserie and boulangerie all in one.  It's a wonderful place.  I discovered this place by accident a couple of months a go.  Originally had a trip to check out Shoo Fly Pie (which I found very disappointing) and parked across from Bakery Nouveau.  My eye caught the word "bakery" and had to drop by.  I couldn't believe I had yet to discover this place.  They've been around for 3 years now!  How late I am?  I could have been enjoying the baked goods for 3 years!  Well, I've been back to this place at least a half a dozen times.  If you love pastries like I do, you must venture out to this place.  Turns out, William Leaman, the owner and head pastry chef/baker is a 2005 World Cup of Baking Gold Medal Winner. Well no wonder...

Here is link to a good article and video of the backgrounds of Bakery Nouveau.  

The best baguette in Seattle!

Twice Baked Almond Croissant.  Once of my favorite things at this bakery.  

Macarons

My Current Obsession

I'm sorry I've been away.  I have been cooking and have lots to talk about but haven't managed to get it on the site.  I'll be doing a "end of year" posting of lots of pics.
My current obsession is macarons.  These are light, airy french cookies.  Don't get them confused with macaroons which are made with shredded coconut. These are made with almond meal. Both have egg white and sugar.  I've attempted to make them last week to give to friends for xmas but failed miserably.  I should have taken some pics but they were so awful l I just tossed them in the garbage.  I think my mistake was over beating them.
I've had some time to recover from the depression of it and will attempt again.  I've been reading many recipes and tips in cookbooks and online.  I've found one person who seems to be more obsessed than I am with these.  He has a great site and tips.  Check out:  http://www.syrupandtang.com/macarons/.
Will post when I get a successful batch. Cross your fingers!  :)