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The best amateur macaron in Nice 2013

Last Saturday was the day of the the competition “The best amateur macaron” (“Le meilleur macaron amateur”) in Nice, to 

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Salon du chocolat 2013 in Nice

This weekend Nice hosted the crowded “Salon du chocolat et saveurs d’exception” right on its famous seafront, the Promenade des 

The façade of the hotel Le Negresco in Nice
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Competition: The best amateur macaron of Nice

Seven of the best pastry chefs in France have organised in seven cities a competition to find the best amateur 

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Hi, my name is Rob, I work in IT but I love baking and I also got a pastry diploma. I created this blog to keep track of my journey from complete beginner to world pastry champion (I'm not there yet).

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