K comme Kilos

100 grs., original watercolor,9" x 11"

Today we are going to tackle the complex subject of macaron math.

Walk into any Parisien patisserie and you're instantly dazzled by the array of colors.

And the multiple array of flavors or parfums. Your first thought is how many and which ones to choose. Correct?

You look at the price and come down to earth with a thump. 66.00 Euros! You run out of the shop tearing your hair and shrieking.
 

Here is where a little macaron math comes to the rescue. This will indeed help you when buying anything in France. You MUST learn the difference between kilos and grams.

By the way these macarons ("individual") are sold by the piece. You'll pay a different price in you eat them sur place (on the spot) or for emporter (take it away) if there's a tea salon onsite.

Here's where a little math can help.

1 kilo = 1000 grams

or

1 kilos = 2.2 pounds
Buy 100 grs and get 3.3 ounces or 4-6 macarons depending on the size.
66.00€ the kilo
6.60€ the 100 grams
Just move the decimal point over one.
A managable amount without costing an arm and a leg.

Two+ 'minis' are about equal to one bigger individual macarons previously mentioned.

Many patisseries have ready-made packs of 100 grs waiting for you, so put away your calculators and start munching. Usually you can choose the flavors you prefer. If the box is a designer or limited edition box you'll pay more by the way. Fancy boxes are not free, ahem.

 For your edification:
1 kilo of macarons = usually about 70 macarons.
The exception is Pierre Herme macarons, where I was proudly informed a kilo = is 60 macarons

Their macarons are FATTER.
(I got this from a reliable source).
Say after me please, san gram (cent gram-100g)
Todays is a repost since my Paris blobs didn't come out so hot. It happens.
MERCI et BONJOUR!