I love baking but I had never made macarons. So I offered this package for Christmas. And did my first macaroons for Christmas Eve: super successful. Hulls fuchsia pink and chocolate ganache. A treat. So yes, as I have read in some reviews, the plate gondola but after a little under 2 hours qqs dicos big the problem is solved. And yes, we must also let the macaroons cool before take off ... I followed the book's basic recipe for shells and ganache. It is clear and well explained. Okay I admit, the piping bag is not my thing. I put everywhere but to fill any worry. This handy rack. My only complaint: the recipes are calculated for 2 plates. And the kit provides only one. This lengthens the preparation time. But hey, this can be remedied easily by buying a second plate ...