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    Best Bites Breakdown: Mad Macs

    “Not pretty. Always tasty.” So goes the slogan of bakery Mad Macs, whose French macarons make up in flavor for what they lack in presentation. Macarons are notoriously fickle to make, and can be a hair-pulling experience for even the most seasoned bakers. Renee Kinkopf, owner of Mad Macs, perfected her macaron technique as a college student searching for stress relief. After encouragement from family and friends, she sold from a small stand at the 400 Winter Farmer’s Market in 2013, and has been selling independently ever since.

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    Kinkopf will be serving up a batch of burnt caramel macarons — one of Mad Macs most popular flavors — at our Best Bites: Sweet Treats event next week. A dollop of salted caramel icing is sandwiched between two delicate vanilla shells; the resulting cookie is chewy and tender. A hint of bitterness offsets the light whipped buttercream, making for a perfectly balanced cookie.

    Will Mad Macs beat out Pistachia Vera for best macarons in Columbus? Decide for yourself at CU’s Best Bites: Sweet Treats event on February 17.

    For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-Macs/195762633895352.

    Tickets to Best Bites: Sweet Treats are officially sold out.

    Best Bites: Sweet Treats is presented with support from Rocket Fizz Columbus located in the Short North, Crafthouse Cocktails, Nikki Ogunduyile of State Farm Insurance, and Middle West Spirits.

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    Rebecca Wagner
    Rebecca Wagnerhttps://columbusunderground.com
    Rebecca Wagner is a former staff writer at Columbus Underground who reported on local food and restaurant news. She's a graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
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