Tarin Lex > Quotes

“Hello, Satan. Is that seat cushioned? How kind of you. I have a feeling I’ll stay here a while…”
― Tarin Lex, Steele

“I’m already peopled the fuck out.”
― Tarin Lex, Hungry for Dameon

“¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 3 Tbsp. whole milk Beat together powdered sugar, butter, and milk with hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to piping bag or plastic baggie with tip snipped. Pipe or spread filling onto 1 macaron, side that was against the baking sheet, and top with a similar sized macaron. Serve immediately or store in air-tight container for up to 2 days. ENJOY!”
― Tarin Lex, Macarons & the Mountain Man

“She looks right at my face. “Love isn’t a farce just because of how often it can be felt.” Miranda takes a slow drink of her wine, thoughtfully. Then, “It’s more real because of that reason.”
― Tarin Lex, Jason

“Macarons (Hint: macarons are best made when the humidity is low and not raining) Gather ingredients: 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup finely ground almond flour 1-2 drops food coloring  Make batter and bake a. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. b. Beat egg whites in a standing mixer or with a hand mixer with a whisk attachment, until loose peaks form.  c. Add granulated sugar in three parts, and beat until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form.  d. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour through fine mesh strainer. Fold flour mixture into whipped egg whites, trying to maintain as much volume as possible and do not overmix.  e. Add food coloring until desired color is reached.  f. Transfer to a plastic baggie or piping bag with round tip. If using baggie, snip the tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds onto baking sheets with parchment paper on them. And let stand in a dry place until rounds are dry to the touch, 1 to 2 hours.  g. Bake in preheated oven until ruffled edges (referred to as feet) have formed and macarons are set and not wiggly. 9-13 minutes.  h. Remove sheets from oven and let cool on baking sheet set on wire rack for 15-20 minutes. Transfer macaron to wire rack and cool completely.  Make filling and fill cookies.  1 ½ cups powdered sugar”
― Tarin Lex, Macarons & the Mountain Man