French in the Kitchen 6: Macarons
Let’s make a homemade, gluten-free version of this delightful French cookie!
Macarons (not to be confused with macaroons) are made with almond flour, which gives them their chewy texture. While our cookies bake, we’ll create a French cafe in our kitchens, and practice serving and receiving with manners!
1 Your Guide
Hello and Bonjour! My name is Jenn. I speak English and French, and have been lucky enough to teach in both languages for over 20 years, from one coast of Canada to the other! I’ve been an elementary school teacher, a home learning parent to my two kiddos, and even drove a huge classroom on wheels (the COW bus!) to teach preschoolers about Science. As a certified Yoga instructor with a background in dance, movement and theater, I believe we are meant to move our bodies in different ways, every day! I am also a student of breathing and meditation, and love to help kids find their own path to mindfulness. My family and I live on Vancouver Island, where we spend lots of time at the beach, hiking and camping. Being outdoors helps me tune in with nature, calm my mind and learn about all the living things around me. When I’m not traveling or teaching, you can find me curled up with a good book or covered in dirt in my garden!
Fun Fact: If I wasn’t a teacher, I’d be a librarian! I love children’s books, especially reading them aloud with different voices and accents.
2 Materials Needed
Equipment: glass or metal mixing bowls, large baking sheets, parchment paper, electric mixer with whisk attachment, fine mesh sieve, spatula, piping bag or ziploc bag. Ingredients: egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, food colouring, superfine sugar, fine almond flour, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice or vinegar. *Please see the pre-activity handout for the full list of equipment, ingredients and quantities!
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Collaborating
- Personal awareness & responsibility
- Positive personal identity & culture
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