I know it's been quiet around here again. There are weeks when assignment deadlines simply get the best of me. To make it up to you, however, I have a sweet giveaway from Sucré for one lucky reader.
Sucré is a local confectionary here in New Orleans, and it's been a favorite since it opened in 2007. I remember my first visit, consumed by handmade chocolates with regional flavors. Then I had an obsession with the gelato, followed by the homemade marshmallows, and finally, my current obsession - the macarons.
The good news is that you don't have to be a local to indulge. Sucré has expanded their operation and ships within the United States (with all confections continuing to be made in their New Orleans location).
Which reminds me - I know a lot of people like to order King Cakes for Mardi Gras, choosing to be a New Orleanian wherever they are. Sucré makes the best King Cake I've ever eaten. Usually I suffer through dry, underwhelming cakes or toothachingly sweet, overstuffed versions, all in the name of tradition. But one year a friend brought me a King Cake from Sucré and I've never looked back. The only problem I have with it is that it disappears quickly and I have a hard time sharing it with others.
Back to the giveaway. Sucré willl send their Signature Macaron Collection to one reader in the contiguous United States, selected at random. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your name and email address. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, October 22, 11:59 PST, with the winner announced on Wednesday, October 23.
That's it - no trick questions, no clever comments required (unless you're feeling clever, that is). I'll be back soon, if not this week, certainly next.
The Signature Collection includes 15 macarons in the following flavors: almond, chocolate, strawberry, bananas foster, hazelnut, pistachio, pecan, and salted caramel.
To see the rest of Sucré's offerings, visit their website at shopsucre.com. Also, you can find out more about their King Cakes here.
Thanks!
Posted by: Carole | 17 October 2013 at 08:04 AM
I don't know what's more beautiful, the macarons or the packaging!
My daughter would be over the moon if we were lucky enough to win, as they are her favorite thing in the entire world!
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Posted by: Suzy McQ | 17 October 2013 at 06:41 AM
I'll take a chance at this sweet give-away. Thanks!
Posted by: Paula M. | 16 October 2013 at 11:24 PM
Ooo, yum. Put my name in the hat!
Posted by: Margery | 16 October 2013 at 09:02 PM
ALWAYS stop in Sucre when I get to NOLA!! My son had them shipped to Hou for me one Mother's Day. Macarons are an obsession with me too. If not in Paris, NOLA's Sucre is wonderful & closer. Thanks!
Posted by: Debe | 16 October 2013 at 05:11 PM
Yum! I just moved to New Orleans and have passed this store on Magazine so many times. I'll have to stop in for a treat!
Posted by: Michelle Lindsey | 16 October 2013 at 03:18 PM
Those look amazing.:)
Posted by: Sarah white | 16 October 2013 at 03:00 PM
Seriously? Count me in!!!!
Posted by: Greg Bulmash | 16 October 2013 at 02:54 PM
Well I grew up in the Big Easy and macaroons were one of my mother's favorite treats. Would love to try these! Thanks for tip on Kings Cake.
Posted by: Carole Core | 16 October 2013 at 01:43 PM
yum! These will be greatly appreciated all the way in California!!
Posted by: Janie | 16 October 2013 at 01:31 PM
I've never tried macarons - they're so lovely!
Posted by: Emily R. | 16 October 2013 at 08:53 AM
I had my first macaroon in a Paris airport last year between flights. It was amazing!
Posted by: heather f | 16 October 2013 at 08:20 AM