Macarons: Chocolat, Vanille, et Pistache

The macaron (also known as the gerbet) is one of the most popular confections in the world. The macaron originated in Italy, created by monks in the 8th century. Oddly enough, the pastry is thought to have been modeled after the monks’ belly buttons. The name macaron is derived from the Italian word maccerone, which means “to crush,” and is believed to represent the crushed almonds, one of the macarons’ most essential ingredients. The macaron was first introduced to France in 1533 wh