Little Carousel's Macarons Co.

11/01/2023

A few of the many reasons I love sourdough.

- It isn’t just a type of bread. For 3,000 years it was the only way to make bread.
- Sourdough starter naturally contains prebiotic and probiotic bacteria. While the probiotics are destroyed by the heat in baking, the prebiotics remain. These nutrients supports a healthy gut.
- Sourdough starter creates a culture of wild yeast which produces lactic acid. This is wait creates that distinct sour flavor.

Comment below if you learned something new.

10/30/2023

Hello. Happy Monday!

Would you rather win macarons or an artisan sourdough bread loaf? Comment below. I’m curious what answers I receive.

10/25/2023

How cute and festive are these?! 👻 🧙

If you love creamsicle, or orange sherbet or even skittles (per one of my trusted taste testers), you’ll love this flavor. Try some for yourself and let me know what flavor you taste.
This would be the perfect lil’ 𝘏𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘖𝘞𝘌𝘌𝘕 treat for your child’s lunchbox or bring some into the office.

I 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 have 33 available. Ready for pickup today! $3/each.

•Payment due upon claiming (see Venmo below or message me for an alternative)
• Pickup in Prattville
• Sorry, no holds.

10/25/2023

A fun flash sale is happening at 1:30pm!!

10/22/2023

Michele Gardner Dyson thank you for sharing this photo and I’m so glad everyone enjoyed the macarons. Congrats on the precious new little one!

10/19/2023

Another flash sale comin’ at ya! Blueberry Lemon (a NEW flavor ) and cake batter.
These will be ready for pickup tomorrow. They are $3/each and quantities are listed below. Pickup in the Glenbrooke neighborhood of Prattville. *I will do my best to update as they sell. Payment due upon claiming. I will post my Venmo in the comment section. Thank you!

Blueberry lemon 10
Cake batter SOLD OUT

10/15/2023

My first two sourdough bread pumpkins went out yesterday and it made me so happy seeing them in your homes. Thank you for your orders!

10/11/2023

Locals!! Please consider coming out to see me and the other talented vendors. There will be a lot of festive happenings sure to please anyone. Check back often as new information is released.

10/10/2023

Caramel Apple: this flavor is adapted from using traditional caramel to give a more delicate taste. I combined browned butter with an artisan green apple extract to create the most delightful Swiss meringue buttercream.

Pumpkin spice: All the right spices combined plus a secret ingredient 😉 makes this flavor irresistible this season. Try it with your morning coffee!
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I have limited quantities available of each ready for pickup in Prattville. Sorry, no holds. Macarons reserved at time of payment . **I will do my best to update quantities as they change. Act fast if you’d like to try! $3 EACH

Caramel apple 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧
Pumpkin Spice 𝟴

10/10/2023

Stay tuned for a FLASH SALE around 4pm!! 📣

10/09/2023

Pumpkin spice. It’s an iconic fall flavor that we are all too familiar with. There’s something about the flavor that induces coziness no matter where you live. 🍁

10/03/2023

Good evening. And Happy Fall! 🍂

In addition to my seasonal macaron flavors that I will be rolling out soon, I will also be offering these artisan sourdough bread pumpkins now through Thanksgiving. Just imagine one (or two ) of these in the center of your dinner table that you can first admire and then eat. You all know how much I pride myself on esthetic and taste so these pumpkins are surely held at those same standards. I am so excited about these! Comment below and let me know what you think and if you’d like to place an order. They are priced at $12/each.

10/02/2023

09/28/2023

📣 Flash Sale.

These are all extras I have from custom orders. Many have reached out to me about trying different flavors so now is your opportunity. Flash sales are the only time I will sell individually! Please see more detailed information below.

• Pickup tomorrow, 9/29
• Glenbrooke neighborhood in Prattville.
• $3/ each.
• Claim yours through Venmo or Zelle.
• no holds, sorry.

Flavors and quantities :
Rasberry -SOLD OUT
Lemon- SOLD OUT
Chocolate - SOLD OUT
Pistachio -SOLD OUT

*I will update quantities as sold!*

09/27/2023

Monochromatic macarons are so appealing.
The majority of my orders are custom colors and I love it when both the flavor and color are complimentary.

I’d love to hear what you think of these.

09/26/2023

I am honored to be a vendor at this event!

09/25/2023

Another customer photo. This was a large rehearsal dinner order. I love that the bride chose sage green. Her flavors were lemon, orange cream and wedding cake.

09/24/2023

I love seeing my macarons at your events! It’s the highlight of my day.

Macarons and cookies together , perfection!

09/21/2023

It brings me great joy to provide for special events and I am quickly discovering that people in the south love celebrating one another. Here is one of todays pickups for a baby shower. I also sent out a wedding rehearsal dinner order (pictures to follow).

*Note* if you have inquired, please don’t delay on getting your requests to me for fall events. My calendar is filling up quickly for the upcoming holidays.

09/21/2023

For someone who doesn’t lean towards sugar cookies, this post is a big deal! If you’re local and need cookies please get with Beans Royal Cookies. Ask us about coordinating cookies and macarons! We love working together and can create something 𝖠𝖬𝖠𝖹𝖨𝖭𝖦 for you.

09/19/2023

I had to do it y’all! Let me know if you’d like some for the next game.
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09/18/2023

Excited to be a part of this event. Stay tuned for more information that will be released soon!

09/12/2023

There’s something about naked macaron shells. There’s a lot of them so it’s a good thing I like the color.

09/09/2023

I trust the bride-to-be will be happy with these beautiful pearl white macarons. Flavors are French vanilla, wedding cake and Dutch chocolate.

White macarons make such a statement, don’t you think?

09/08/2023

So excited for this very special delivery to a young lady who just received a new kidney.

I love the vintage vibes these are giving and how the cookies and cream filling coordinates with the design.

08/30/2023

Happy Wednesday! Any guesses as to what these are? And if you say play dough, you’re incorrect. 🤣

08/30/2023

Felt good to be back in the kitchen. I mean,not that I ever leave it but you know what I mean.

Pictured below are pale pink macarons dusted with pearl edible shimmer and filled with Dutch chocolate buttercream. Hope the soon-to-be-mama loves them 💕

08/02/2023

“ Bread – like real love – took time, cultivation, strong loving hands and patience. It lived, rising and growing to fruition only under the most perfect circumstances.”
-Melissa Hill

“A home should tell the story of who you are and be a Collection what you love.” 
-Nate Berkus

Hi friends, it’s been a while! Life has seasons of twist and turns and that is certainly true for a military family. When I opened Little Carousels Macarons just over three years ago I was in a place in my life where I needed something ,something to call my own. Something that I could nurture. Something that allowed me to use my creative talents. Something that could boost our families finances to pay for private school. It did all this and SO much more! I am so thankful for all the doors God held open for me that provided so many opportunities. To be honest, I am not a very good business woman as it goes against all I’m comfortable with. But I proved myself wrong. I am actually quite capable.
Having said all this, I am at a critical point with my business. While I do not want to give up baking fully because I believe in using your talents (and let’s be real,I’ve invested a lot), I am not sure I am going to continue with macarons. I have made a few batches since moving to Alabama and the joy just isn’t there like it was. I really thought after a nice long break that I’d be ready to jump in again but even the thought of piping makes me cringe (so crazy, right)?! Maybe I burnt myself out. Maybe this season is over . I’m not quite sure…

…maybe I’ll explore using my bakers skills to make sourdough bread to share. There’s a quote I love that says “ a sure way to make a new friend is to show up at their home with bread”. Isn’t that just lovely? Don’t we all need 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 friend? I also love interior design so maybe I get back into that in some capacity. I know! I’ll bring you freshly baked bread when you hire me to help refresh your home! The Baking Decorator ,lol! 😉

In all seriousness, if you’ve read this far, thank you! I felt like I owed it to you to give a quick life update. I am well. My family is well. Alabama is full of the most genuinely warm people that I can’t get enough of. I just think the wind may be blowing a different direction for me.

I would love your thoughts and encouragement as I navigate this.

-Your Favorite Baker
❤️

07/19/2023

Raise your hand if you are a new follower in Alabama and love banana pudding!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

06/02/2023

For the first time in two years I have empty containers. My last orders in Virginia just went out the door. I wasn’t sure how this moment would feel. It’s like wrapping up a very long work project. There is a great sense of accomplishment and relief but also sadness because it’s closing a chapter and I am unsure what the future of Little Carousels Macarons will hold.
I know I’ve told you all before but please never forget that I owe it all to 𝗬𝗢𝗨.
Next time you eat a macaron, my hope is that you’ll think of me…recalling the porch chats upon pickup, the laughs we had as I taught you to pipe and, most importantly, the memories you created with friends and family at your events. Because after all, those are the moments that matter most!

Baker friends, thank you for your support as well. Continue to lift each other up.

Sending well-wishes to each and everyone of you. 🫶🏻

Sincerely,
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿

04/28/2023

Pretty face to match her pretty macarons. This girl’s a natural and I can’t wait to watch her skills grow !

04/23/2023

Love getting client photos. Viviana St. Clair I am really going to miss being a part of your fabulous parties!

Did I nail her colors or what ?! 🤜🏻

04/22/2023

Another Saturday,another class. Love the smiling faces and how enthusiastic this group was. Great job ladies!

04/20/2023

Good morning. With all our family has going on between now and mid June I figured now it’s time to kindly ask you to place your orders before we move. Many of you have asked me “what’s the latest I can place an order”? My best answer to that is : FINAL pickups will be the week of June 1st, no exceptions !
Get your orders in soon as I may not be able to accommodate everyone .

With tears in my eyes, I want you to know that it has been a true pleasure baking for each and everyone of you. I will forever value the new friendships I’ve made , porch pickup chats and being a small part of your special moments. 💗

Things to note:
•macarons freeze well for up to three months
•pickups will be in Great Falls, Va (Pentagon delivery arrangement can be made)
•Full payment is due upon ordering.

04/18/2023

Inspired by our recent trip to Key West,Florida . I combined fresh key lime juice and crushed graham crackers to a Swiss meringue buttercream and the results are a tropical perfection.

Do you like Key Lime Pie?

04/15/2023

Macarons make a party scene just that much more delightful! Don’t let their size fool you. They can make such an impact-ask me about customization!

04/12/2023

Something really amazing is in the works and I’m so excited to share!

I am joining to hopefully spread the word about this incredible new product. It’s an all natural, gluten and dairy free flavored powdered sugar. This just took my macarons to the next level!

Flavor below is orange creamsicle. 🍊

Bakers: please have a look at this business. You will not be disappointed!

03/23/2023

If it has seemed quiet lately it’s because I left town quite abruptly for the birth of my best friends 5th child. If you recall from last year, this is the same friend that lost her daughter. I won’t be home for a few more days but I wanted to check in. 💙

I am still responding to questions about classes so decided to open up another date. Please note that this will likely be one of my last group class offerings before our family moves in June so now’s the time to jump in if you’re intrigued by how macarons are made. The class will be on 4/29 at 10am. I have ONLY three spots available. Please message me for more details. Price starts at $150/pp.

03/19/2023

We were FEATURED! 🍀 🙌🏻

Kara is a VERY well known event planner (seen on TLC,HGTV,Today Show and more) so this is a great honor for myself and the other talented vendors.

Check it out if you have not already and I’d appreciate the share.

03/18/2023

Waking up to reviews like this makes my heart swell! 💗🥹

Oh and if you have not tried my sugar cookie flavor yet, you reeeeeally should !