Hey there! My name is Alexis, and I'm a self proclaimed biology enthusiast and baker (or a kitchen chemist?). I attend Sir Winston Churchill, where I help lead the biology club. Often times, you'll find me awake at 4am avidly baking (even after a long night of Extended Essay preparations!) - from macarons, cupcakes, modelling chocolate figures, and cheesecake to rich breads and crunchy muffins. Hungry yet?
What is a macaron? No, not macaroon, a macaron. A macaron is a delicate -and often colourful- french pastry composed of two meringue-like shells with a filling. The term macaroon on the other hand, more often than not, is referring to the North American pastry consisting of coconut, sugar and egg whites. Throughout the past few months,…
