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Beginner Macaron Shapes to Try: LOVE Macaron
This LOVE macaron is one of my favorite Valentine’s designs because it looks fun and graphic while still being very beginner-friendly. Instead of piping individual letters, the key to this design is using bubble-style letters that touch,…
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Beginner Macaron Shapes to Try: Macaron Heart Cake
This Macaron Heart Cake is one of my favorite shaped macarons to make for Valentine’s Day — and it’s easier than it looks! It’s basically a 5-inch heart-shaped macaron shell that gets filled generously and decorated with…
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Macaron Must-Haves: The Exact Tools You Need to Make Perfect Macarons Every Time
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small bakery. If you’re new to macarons — or even…
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Beginner Macaron Shapes to Try: Christmas Tree
If you’re looking for a festive macaron shape that looks impressive but is secretly so simple, Christmas Tree Macarons are the perfect beginner-friendly project. They use your regular macaron batter, just tinted green, and the piping technique…
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Beginner Macaron Shapes to Try: The Snowman Macaron
A simple, adorable winter macaron shape perfect for beginners There’s something magical about winter baking — the cozy flavors, the soft colors, and all the opportunities to create cute, seasonal treats. One of my favorite beginner-friendly macaron…
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Building a Bakery Before It Exists
Why my tiny 240 sqft bakery has become the testing ground for the business I’m hoping to build someday. If you had asked me a few years ago what my dream bakery would look like, I probably…
Meet Marissa
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I’m Marissa, the heart behind Hey Modern Baker — where macarons, café daydreams, and slow‑living inspiration come together.
