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Valentine's Baked Goods

Cherry Chocolate Macarons by Annie's Eats is Romantically Delicious

— January 30, 2016 — Lifestyle
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and as they say, the way to the heart is through the stomach. These Cherry Chocolate Macarons will be more affective than Cupid's arrow for those looking to make a romantic connection with that special someone on this special day. Forget about the expensive gifts and go for something that will be more touching and sweet.

Created by Annie's Eats, the Cherry Chocolate Macarons recipe is also a refreshing change from a typical box of chocolates. Although described as pretty straightforward by the baker, "The shell is the classic almond based version, which incidentally pairs nicely with both the chocolate and the cherries. The filling is a dark chocolate ganache piped around a maraschino cherry," it looks amazing.
Trend Themes
1. Valentine's Day Baked Goods - There is an opportunity for bakeries and pastry chefs to put out creative baked goods for Valentine's Day to satisfy the demand for unique yet thoughtful gifts.
2. Personalized Baked Goods - Bakeries can offer personalized baked goods on special occasions such as Valentine's Day to cater to individual preferences and create loyal customers.
3. Gourmet Macarons - Macarons can be elevated to a more gourmet level with unique flavor combinations and premium ingredients to appeal to a higher-end market segment.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can offer unique baked goods for special occasions such as Valentine's Day to stay competitive in the market and cater to the demand for distinctive gift options.
2. Pastry Chef - Pastry chefs can experiment with new flavor combinations to create personalized baked goods for special occasions such as Valentine's Day and establish themselves in the industry as innovative specialists.
3. Gift Industry - The gift industry can offer unique and personalized baked goods as an alternative to traditional Valentine's Day gifts such as flowers and chocolates to cater to the needs of individuals seeking thoughtful yet distinctive gifts.
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