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It's macaroon day:do a good deed!

Every year on March 20:it's macaroon day. Since 2005, on the initiative of Pierre Hermé and with the collaboration of Relais desserts, this solidarity action aims to help the association Vaincre la Mucoviscidose. The principle is simple:you make a donation in exchange for the macaroon you like.

Unique macaroons for the occasion

And for this tenth anniversary, the participating brands are no exception to custom:special edition macaroons have been created, all the more reason to succumb to temptation and do a good deed! The Wittamer house gave birth to Pivoine, a macaroon filled with Tahitian vanilla cream and a heart of raspberry jelly in a raspberry shell with a small graphic finish. And for any purchase, a 10% discount will be offered.

Maison Sève was inspired by the green color of the association's logo to develop an ephemeral macaroon with lime and kaffir lime. For his part, Christophe Roussel is launching a new fragrance for the occasion:strawberry-jasmine. Here is the subtle encounter between a fruit and a flower:

Many other partners, all from the Relais desserts network, have decided to give private lessons. Find all the information and participating pastry chefs by clicking here.

Make a difference!

The previous edition (2014) raised 50,000 euros in France thanks to 59 pastry chefs, 150 shops and 300 volunteers. In 2013, 36,000 euros were donated to Vaincre la Mucoviscidose. Are you ready to treat your taste buds and stomach to breaking the record and helping people with this disease? Because helping has never been so delicious, we're counting on you!