Results: Macarons vs Macaroons
Published on 08/29/2023
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Do you know the difference between Macarons and Macaroons?
Yes
34%
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I think I do.
22%
483 votes
No
36%
801 votes
N/A
8%
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A Macaron (pronounced mack-ah-ROHN) is an elegant French pastry that has 2 delicate crunchy shells made from sugar and almond flour; with a smooth ganache, buttercream, or jam filling. Dating back to the 1600's, the art of making macarons is incredibly precise. This sandwich-style treat is available in many colors and flavors. Macarons are usually expensive because of the complicated process and technique involved in making them. Which statements apply to you?
I have never eaten a Macaron.
34%
737 votes
I love Macarons
17%
364 votes
I like Macarons.
21%
462 votes
I dislike Macarons.
7%
149 votes
I have made Macarons.
2%
45 votes
I tried to make Macarons, but failed.
1%
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Macarons are too pricey for me.
10%
213 votes
I don't eat sweets.
5%
100 votes
N/A
15%
331 votes
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A Macaroon (pronounced mack-ah-ROON) is a chewy, rich drop cookie made with egg white, sugar, and shredded coconut. It was originally made with ground almonds. Depending on the region in which you l live, a Macaroon could be flavored with ginger, cinnamon, or lemon zest. Sometimes these coconut clusters are dipped in chocolate. Which statements apply to you?
I have never eaten a macaroon.
15%
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I love Macaroons.
28%
613 votes
I like Macaroons.
25%
553 votes
I don't eat sweets.
4%
95 votes
I dislike Macaroons.
10%
222 votes
I have made Macaroons.
4%
98 votes
I tried to make Macaroons, but failed.
0%
10 votes
N/A
15%
323 votes
I prefer that macaroons be dipped in chocolate.
11%
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Now that we're clear on the difference between a Macaron and a Macaroon . . . can you identify a Macron? (Two answers are correct.)
A unit of measure.
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One of the 2,000 small islands that form Micronesia.
5%
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The current President of France
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699 votes
A line placed above a vowel to show that it is pronounced with a long sound
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342 votes
A form of textile crafted by using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting)
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N/A
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A type of vegetation that grows in tropical latitudes
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How did you do with the previous question? The correct answers are President of France (Emmanuel Macron) and a line symbol above a vowel denoting a long sound for the pronunciation.
I got both correct.
20%
432 votes
I only got the president correct.
19%
408 votes
I only got the pronunciation symbol correct.
8%
180 votes
I got neither correct. (Maybe I could console myself with a cookie.)
19%
427 votes
N/A
34%
753 votes
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