Fashionable Food: PAULETTE MACARONS

'Tis the season for giving - especially to those that gave to you in some way or another over the year. In particular; teachers, employees, faithful customers & clients, nannies, party hostesses. An unexpected gesture of recognition around the holidays is always a touching way to show your appreciation.

If you're sick of giving the same ol' box of chocolates or items that will absentmindedly get shoved into the desk drawer, I suggest you look into these fashionable foods - Paulette Macarons. My girlfriend, Lori, was given a box of 24 as a gift recently. Of course she busted them out when the pregnant lady came to visit. Before even diving into one, I inspected the stylish packaging. It was love at first sight. Their rainbow array of colorful cookies are made so perfectly pretty and the varying list of flavors made for a fun conversation piece. After much talk and research on the price (a little steep at $1.60/cookie), we nibbled away. Ohhhhhh my goodness, this little cookie packs a macho 1-2 punch. The outside was crispy and crunchy & the inside delicately chewy and dense. They melt in your mouth with just the right amount of sweetness and texture the way a good mararon should. So worth every penny!

If you want to give a gift that will get everyone oohing and ahhing, order some Paulette Macarons. In addition to holiday gifts, these are great for any occasion, any time of the year. The Mini-Boxes would make for an adorable hostess gift at a baby shower or as an unforgettable wedding favor!

Paulette Macarons are made fresh daily in their San Francisco bakery. You can either order online for overnight shipping or choose in store pick-up. They have 12 everyday flavors to choose from, as well as seasonal specialities:

Classic:
Caramel
Caribbean Chocolate
Coconut
Columbia Coffee
Lemon
Madagascar Vanilla
Sicilian Pistachio
Sweet Wedding Almond
Earl Gray Tea
Violet Cassis

Seasonal:
Rose
Pineapple & Coconut
Passion Fruit

There are many gift options to choose from:

Signature Gift Boxes are perfect for any occasion. You can choose your flavors as if you were choosing you unique bouquet of flowers. Choose from a fuchsia or chartreuse gift box of 12 macarons for $19.00 or 24 for $36.00.

The Mini-Box is a precious gift that will leave a lasting impression for any occasion. Give as a gift or send it home as a wedding favor. You will be able to select the color/flavor of choice. 2 macarons for $4.00 Minimum order of 10.

Macaron Centerpiece is a vibrant five tiered tower holds 60 macarons of your choice for $106.00. This is an eye catching centerpiece for a baby shower or dinner party.

Ok seriously, how cute are these?? You can order online @ http://www.paulettemacarons.com/