If Forrest Gump could speak French, he’d tell you that la vie est comme une boîte de chocolats. Then, he’d probably suggest you go get your own box of chocolates to eat. This is all speculation, of course, but what we do know is that Le Macaron French Pastries is hosting something special centered around chocolate.
In downtown Tucson, the shop is offering a “Taste of Chocolate” workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, where you’ll sample various types of chocolate, and learn about production methods and flavor profiles.
You’ll explore the world of chocolate with Kimberly Briggs, your guide and chocolatier/confectioner.
When Briggs was 16, her mother signed her up for her first chocolate class and she never looked back. Kimberly is originally from Wisconsin where she was a chef, who cooked for Reggie White of the Green Bay Packers. Then, she moved to Tucson, reinventing herself as a nurse. She never lost her love and affection for food and desserts, though.
This event is both educational and fun, offering a deeper appreciation for this beloved treat.
Seats in the “Taste of Chocolate” workshop are $25 per person. Size is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
To sign up, simply text “Chocolate” to (520) 488-7610.
Le Macaronis was opened by the local franchisee, Happy Cookie LLC, and is owned by the Haggart family – Stacy, Gary, and their five kids – and serves a selection of treats including macarons (of course), European gelato, espresso, croissants, fine chocolates, other pastries, and more.
“Every macaron we serve is made by our French-trained chefs using gluten-free ingredients,” said Gary. “We use authentic French recipes with top-quality ingredients, like real Madagascar vanilla beans and Belgian chocolate, to produce a superior product that doesn’t disappoint.”
Don’t forget to text “Chocolate” to (520) 488-7610 to sign up for the workshop!
Le Macaron French Pastries is located at 260 E. Congress St. For more information, visit lemacaron-us.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
