Monthly Archives: April 2012

Macaroons

Posted on April 17, 2012 by piecedgoods

Macaroons in France are like cupcakes in the US. They’re the chic treat in pretty colors, packages and flavors.  They’re all over with jewelbox-like shops each displaying their little confections in unique ways. French macaroons are a completely different cookie … Continue reading →

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Stone Faced

Posted on April 13, 2012 by piecedgoods

Throughout this past trip there were faces as ornament carved into stone. I wonder who was immortalized in stone – not just in big fancy sculptures and fountains, but over doorways, windows, and on fence posts.

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Sagrada Familia

Posted on April 9, 2012 by piecedgoods

It is still under construction and will be for another couple of decades. But it is a magnificent and wildly unique cathedral. The amazing design – and perhaps partly because it is still under construction – being in the space … Continue reading →

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