So, I head home to my kitchen, where I know I can churn out macarons that are just as exquisite. And I get to make my ...

There is something magical about a perfect macaron. The French patisserie classic is an icon of the pastry world and a benchmark project for many home bakers hoping to test their skills.

Macarons of all types use the same basic recipe for the shells (this one is from Macaron, by pastry chef extraordinaire, Pierre Hermé), but you can vary the flavour with the filling. Because the ...