On 2017-12-04 8:11 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 3 Dec 2017 12:36:34 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>> I've just finished baking a batch of Parisian-style macarons. I've made
>> them several times before with excellent results but today they were an
>> absolute mess.
>> The Italian meringue didn't "come together" properly and in the oven
>> they spread out into odd shapes and joined their neighbours rather than
>> rise with perfect "feet".
>> They are only fit for crumbling up and sprinkling on icecream.
>> I don't think I'll risk any more baking projects today, as I had planned
>> to make cookies and tarts.
>> Graham
>
> My mother was always the go-to person for any spiffy function at
> church or school. You know, tea sandwiches, pretty table setups, etc.
> I was her sous chef, if one can be a sous chef at 9 or 10. Anyway, I
> don't remember what the function was, but it required beau-coup
> individual meringues. Holy Moley! None of the batch turned out. I
> didn't know my mother ever said those words.
> Janet US
>
One of the things that has arisen is that the speed control on my
~50year old mixer has deteriorated even further and is now a single
speed machine. I could import a new set of components but with all the
hassle, I think I will buy a new one. Now the research starts! is it KA
or Cuisinart?