The lure of new packaging.
Nestling the treats for a journey and tucking them in just so.
Row upon row of empty shell begging for filling.
And then obliging the little buggers and lining them up for a joy ride.
It's the little things in a baking day that make me giddy. It's wonderful to be back.
And here' something I've never done before...a contest of sorts. I need to do some research and that research requires a package to be shipped to someone out there who will report back to me when they receive it. The contents of the package? Parisian macaron. Why do I need you to report back? Because I'm making them in the larger size and I'm playing around with shipping materials. I'm not sure how they will survive on a bumpy trek across country. You will tell me how they fared. And then, of course, you get to eat them.
So the first five people to comment are the lucky ...winners? Guinea pigs? Friends of pastry?
Those of you who make the top five, email me your vitals at gesineconfectionary@gmail.com.
85 comments:
Oooh, please, please please! Chicago area here :)
If you ship to canada, I'll just have to suck it up and help you out. :)
Does this put me in the top 5? Great idea - have always wondered what would happen if I shipped my baked goods across the country. Will GLADLY be your guinea pig!!!
Oops - forgot to add - I love outside of NYC - Westchester County.
I would love to receive a package in Wyoming :)
Yowsa sounds like a plan!
Yes, I'm definitely a friend of pastry! Love the packaging - I won't throw that away! :) My kids and I will happily eat those sweet treats here in Indiana!
OH! I would love to! I can even send lots of photos! :)
Well, I'm not far - I live in Burlington, Vermont! I bet the macaroons are delicieux!
I live in Roanoke Rapids NC and would love to be a test subject for you and your shipping.This is small town USA lol
if you want to send to Austin, Texas - count me in! I'll email you with my mailing address,
i will i live in cali.. :)
I'm here in Utah...and I would LOVE to be a part of this fun "test". Thanks for asking....hope I can help :-).
me me me... yummy!! :)
Alas, not in the top five. But man, I can't wait to try them. I've on a mission to find the best a Parisian macaron for a few years now.
Dangit! I am too late aren't I? Well if you need shipping to KY I'm yer gal.
caithamers at fuse dot net
Well, there are more than 5, but I figure I'll still give it a go. I live in Maryland, in the sticks.
I'm way late, so I guess I'll just have to order some for myself to be a guinea pig. (If you're looking for more west coasters, I'm in Oregon.) Hint, hint. :)
Damn! I've never had a macaroon.
I missed my chance at pink Parisian macaroons? Life is so cruel sometimes. ;-)
STill, they LOOK delicious--& beautifully packaged.
Sighing from afar, dahlila xxoo
Ohhhh...I'm no where near the top 5, but I'm in Texas. San Marcos, 30 min from Austin.
Ah the humanity! Too late. It is so unfair to have those photos to drool over! I can not wait to order.
Gesine,
my email was returned as being sent to an invalid email address????
Ohhh...I'm no where near the top 5. :( I'm in San Marcos, TX...30 min south of Austin. Best wishes to you!
Wow I wish I had read this earlier! I live in the midwest...Iowa to be exact. I know I'm too late but one can still hold out hope that you may just have to do more mailing research...? lol
I know I'm too late. However, I can't wait to try them via the website. I'm headed to VT this summer, on my last trip up I stopped in at your bakery. The lemon cheesecake was awesome, I still think about it!
I ordered and paid for macroons yesterday....but I'll still report on the shipping! P.S... making golden eggs for Easter (my first time)
Strange why the email isn't working for some. I've gotten a few vitals so it's working in a few cases. keep trying!!!
And sadly, Sarah, I don't ship to Canada. So sorry.
And Bobbi, you're getting the rustic and they live up to their name shipping wise. The Parisians, well, we'll see!
I'm clearly not in the Top 5 but wanted to try just in case. I live in Denver, Colorado. Regardless, I wish you all the best. I love reading your blog and living vicariously through your baking adventures.
oooo they look so pretty! I'm in Los Angeles area... will give you detail report for sure. =)
Gesine~You are too cute! I loved your Golden Eggs video!!! Thank you so much!!!
Meliss
xo
well, shoot, I'm too late. I'd have been the perfect place, too! - I'm 2 hours from the Mexican border-- in San Angelo Texas, no interstate, barely any planes flying in...everyone has to drive somewhere else to fly somewhere else. If you want to try fairly remote west/central Texas (3 1/2 hrs NW of Austin) I'm in! -- njo
I'm too late.
Gah!
Maybe you should also test the various shipping methods/carriers, like 2nd day air. Or compare the handling between USPS and UPS. You know, to cover all your bases. ;)
Wow--fun contest. Wasn't quick enough today, but I did win your autographed book in the Tastebook contest. It was a fun surprise to get a package in the mail that I wasn't expecting--it was a fun read. Looking forward to your next book!
I know I didn't make the top five, but since I placed my order yesterday, I'll gladly report back to you how they fared through shipping. Contest or no contest -- I'm volunteering!
oh no, I'm too late. But if they can survive the roads in New Orleans they can survive anywhere. I've gone through 5 tires in two years. Great contest!
I'm many comments past #5, but I just wanted to tell you I really like the visual appeal of your packaging. Best of luck with your new business - from TN.
Horse and buggy gets them here in Vermont :-)
Must order soon!
Happy Carefree Baking!
Love your site, and the packing!
and the tee!
Gesine,
I JUST ordered from you last night to have some lemon macarons sent to my parents' house in Virginia, but I would certainly love to be a guinea pig if you need another package of parisians sent aaaaaaaaaalll the way to Fremont California.... Mmmmmm.
That's what I get for staying off the computer today... I missed the macaroons. :( Good luck with your experiment. If you feel like sending any to Central Texas, I'm your gal. ;)
Oh, Gesine, they look fabulous! I can't wait to try some!
Obviously our luck here at the hospital is not the best today, but come on! Nothing ever happens in Milwaukee! In fact, I don't even believe the city has ever heard of a Parisian macaron!! Gesine, save our souls!!
WHAPPPPP?????
lol....I see i wasn't lucky enough to make the top 5, but want to tell you how lovely your packaging is!...LOVE the toile.
Damn, why don't I live on this site waiting for good things every minute?? I've been dying to order from you, so I guess the good news is that it will be available soon?!
Hi Gesine,
I think I'm out of that contest(no 47)but I wanted to wish you good luck.the lucky people let us know what do you think about the parisian macaroons.
When I saw 46 posts ahead of me, my heart sank. :(
Gesine, I see all these responses to your contest, and it makes me very proud. Be careful what you wish for, though....pace yourself! :)
ugh, what about the top 55? i'll make that list! these little delicious treats are currently the hot trend at my coffee cafe-would love to try yours-they look splendid! now you've got me thinking... i should go and order some...
I know I am late but I am in Oregon! If you were to ship to me you could guarantee shipment from coast to coast!
Awesome packaging. Hope those perfect macarons stay perfect throughout all the travelling :)
Damn you time difference!!!! However, if you'd ever like to test how they'd fare on an international trip, I'd be happy to oblige!
Australia far away enough?
Oh, if you ever start shipping to Europe I'll definitely be a guinea pig. Can I ask, I would like to order some in future for gifts for friends in the US. Just hoping you take UK credit cards? Cheers, Jo.
OMG! They look sooo good.I would love to devour them. I live in PA, not so far but perfect for your trial. I mean if they can't srvive this far... Not that they would survive much past the front door lol. I love your recipes and will soon have enough money to buy your book he library gets tired of me I think :-) Other people want to borrow it too.
That toile tissue is to die for!!!
Bet the macarons are pretty damned nifty too. ;>
Bonne chance with your new enterprise.
I wonder how long it will take it to send them to Bavaria. Lately I sent some Kinder Überraschungseier to friends in Sunset Beach and after six weeks they still have not arrived. Maybe because US customs do not allow them to be brought into the country? (no joke)
Anyway...I guess you baked goods will be hard like little stones when they´d arrive in good old Germany *sigh*.
Count me in please. Long time macaroon on-line buyer and comment poster from Orange County California who has been impatiently waiting for the day I could order again.
Beautiful packaging! Gorgeous-looking macarons. Since I'm not in the top 5, I'll just have to order some :)
The packaging is beautiful. Graceful and enticing. Very nicely done and it blends so well with your logo. I'm extremely impressed by you. Your writing is both whimsical and direct, filled with love and compassion. You're very funny and literate. Watching the videos is a pleasure and an inspiration. Thank you.
Me, Me! I know it's late but not to be left out. Let us know when we can order them.
Wow, I missed out on this one but can't wait to hear if they make their travels unscathed. I really want to order some and would love to know that they will make their way to me in Washington State in prestine condition. :) Fingers and toes crossed. :)
Okay, I just got my macaron order (the rustic version, ordered from the new site). First of all, how adorable is the packaging? Adorable. Second, these things are so damn good. I could eat the mochas all day long. Thanks, Ms. Gesine!
Well, OWL say! I'm sure I missed the Top 5 and here I was on your site just the other day and telling my mom all about it! Glad to see you are back in business again.
Ooh! Gesine...if you want to experiment with international shipping to London, ON Canada, sign me up!!!!
I'm not in the top 5 but would love to order some anyway! Hope you are well. Am going to cook (or attempt) something from your book today. Was looking at your blog for more fun ideas for easter.
Susan Aldridge
I tried my first macaroon last night and I may be addicted, so please fix my itch:)I'm all the way in Minnesota so that should be a nice distance for a test.
Well, I'm not in the top 5 but if you need to test shipping to Central Virginia, I'm your girl!
Wish I saw the post earlier - because those macaroons look amazing!
Hi Gesine,
If this helps your research, I ordered a mixed order of macaroons on March 31st, and they arrived in Austin today, Tuesday, April 6th! I just did it via the regular shipping.
They're Wonderful!
Gena
Oh - one more thing. I loved the owl on the envelope! Just curious - have you ever read "Wesley the Owl?" by Stacey O'Brien? A really touching story.
it's Jodi, Sara Schneider, Lynda, PastryCHIC and Capri. If you haven't already sent me your addresses, please do! if you have, it doesn't hurt to send again!
I'm sending 2 different kinds of packaging. I'll post a before shipping and you can tell me what happens in the "after."
Thanks for the feedback on the rustics everyone! I've been shipping those puppies for years and they are the real shipping trooper. We'll just have to see about those Parisians, though.
YUM! the lemon macaroons arrived yesterday and are perhaps more delicious than I remember? :-) Love the packaging, so elegant & chic - oh, yeah, love the t-shirt also! Happy Spring!!
dang too late for me! i had finally tried french macarons for the first time from an artisan providence baker (who is usually very good), but wasn't impressed -- hope to try yours someday...let me know when you need a right hand woman to help out so i can move back to vermont...the one thing i've learned about baking, much as i love it? leave the entrepreneurship (and biz in general) to someone else and just enjoy the baking life...
I know I am days or weeks late but if you still need a pig I am here for you hahaha. I live in Laredo, TX way way south.
PS: Your gourmet desserts just look fabulous!!
Oh I just love the beautiful sweet treats you make and I just found your blog... if I am too late to be on the helpers list so sad, but if you need another tester I am here for you in NYC's East Village...
I would be so honored to receive a package full of wonderful treats! What is exciting, is the process of opening up a beautiful gift. First it's the box with either the wrapping or just the ribbon, sometimes both. The on to the tissue... carefully pulling each piece as not to disturb it's contents. Then finally with great anticipation.... the treats...each one perfect! It's all about the journey and of course...the wonderful treats!
Oh - I sure WISH I could eat these things again. I am SO SAD! Yummm is all I can say!
International shipping?? I am in Brazil.....just a thought!
Boston Burbs- I am sure I am too late. I would definitely pay for some of these. I use to do buying for a chain of Coffee shops. Your treats/work looks so beautiful, if it tastes as good as it looks, trouble :-)
I'm late to the party...need more help? It's a sacrifice, but I'm willing....
I would like to invite you to send those lovely confections to Orange Beach, Alabama. Please, I would be all smiles. Thanks, Carol Carr
And another Candian tips her chapeau into the ring.
My son is a sous chef and we are constantly egging each other on with new twists to taste, so I can truly appreciate how important it is to get the sweet love delivered intact.
Any time I can help - I'd love to.
I guess I am too late :) .. but thought would write anyway, maybe you are still looking for folks willing to try samples :) :). I just discovered your website. Good Luck!
Bummer - sent a mixed batch of macaroons to my mom as a surprise - she ate two and loved them, left the package for a few minutes, came back and they were gone. She found the empty wrapper in her backyard - who knew little daschunds could eat so much? (I never liked that kind of dog!)
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