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Macaron Day NYC is March 20th

LaRenaissance — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:00:50 +0000

Why all the fuss over a little French cookie, you ask? Each bite of one of these unassuming little gems begins with a light, crispy crunch, leading to a chewy almond meringue and then a smooth, creamy interior – a combined bite of texture and taste that might just make you melt at the knees. French macarons come in an array of bright and lively colors and flavors, and are fast becoming popular wherever they can be found – which, outside Paris, isn’t all that many places…yet. Coaxed along by the world famous award-winning pastry chef Francois Payard, this French favorite’s moment seems to have arrived stateside, where it is slowly making its way into the American public’s lexicon of culinary delights.

Beginning one year ago, with the establishment of Macaron Day NYC 2010, Payard began a new American tradition that reflects one celebrated in his native Paris each year – Jour du Macaron, a creation of La Maison Pierre Hermé.

With this year’s celebration of Macaron Day NYC 2011 on March 20, participating bakeries in the New York area, including La Renaissance Patisserie, will be offering a free macaron to every customer. If you haven’t tried a French macaron yet, be prepared to fall in love with this ex-pat Parisian. Visit La Renaissance in Scarsdale, NY on Sunday, March 20 to see what all the fuss is about…

“Royal Treat”

LaRenaissance — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:31:36 +0000

Our famous Galette des Rois gets a little love in this clip from the January 2011 edition of Westchester Magazine…

Celebrate Epiphany with a Galette des Rois

LaRenaissance — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:28:24 +0000

La Renaissance will have Galettes des Rois available during the Epiphany season. Call today to order yours, or stop by to pick one up: 914-472-0702

La Renaissance was proud to be included in an article by the New York Times last December that highlighted sources for these hard-to-find celebratory confections. We’ve included a bit of background on the Galette Des Rois for you here…

Epiphany (or Twelfth Night) is the day on which the three kings (Les Rois Mages) came to Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus, born to Mary and Joseph two weeks earlier. Historically, Christians in France celebrate the holiday by sharing a Galette des Rois, a flaky, buttery pastry filled with frangipane and a touch of rum. Some families celebrate on the actual holiday — which, this year, falls on Thursday, January 6th — and some celebrate on whatever Sunday falls between the 2nd and the 8th. Generally, it’s considered normal to celebrate Epiphany at any point during the month of January.

No matter when you celebrate Epiphany, the eating of the Galette is always a highlight, as one lucky person will receive the slice that has a hidden secret called a fève. The fève is usually a small plastic or porcelain trinket in the shape of a king or a baby that has been tucked into the cake before it is sliced. If you are the lucky recipient of the fève, you become King For a Day, and the golden paper crown that comes with the galette is bestowed upon you!

Focus on French Cinema

LaRenaissance — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:38 +0000

La Renaissance Patisserie is proud to be a participating sponsor of the sixth annual Focus on French Cinema at the Performing Arts center at Purchase College, NY. The festival, which runs from April 9-11, 2010, is a unique cultural event that features newly released French language films from top studios in France, Belgium, Quebec and Africa. It offers a unique opportunity to meet with French directors and actors, and showcases the amazing diversity of French and Francophone cultures.

La Renaissance desserts will be featured at the Festival’s April 9th opening gala.