Birthday macarons

No, not the macaroons that we make in America, but the French kind, macarons, which may or not translate into "fabulously delicious" :).  We left Paris today for Brussels, and in the last 12 hours I've had the equivalent of two full ones in the form of 4 halves in 4 different flavors - so far my hands down favorite is the pistachio!  A slight crunch on the outside, chewy on the inside, and a sweet creamy filling.  Who needs birthday cake??  Bon nui, mon amis!

P.S.  Jodi's pad in Brussels is amazing, think of a spacious Paris apartment with high ceilings, crown moulding, and sweet party terrace.  Pictures later!