Mother's Day treat: Judith Leiber macaroon pillbox

Remember all those delicious cookies your mother made when you were younger? Now's the time to bring her Mother's Day treat that is a sweet as they come. These tiny, 2-inch pillboxes are shaped like macarons, the delicate French delicacies that have become the darlings of bakeries everywhere. Just the right size for toting mini headphones, each can be used in endlessly clever ways with nary a crumb or calorie. They come in 11 "flavors" - Vanilla, Champagne, Rose, Lemon, Green Tea, Chocolate, Plum, Raspberry, Creme Brulee, Pistachio and Violet - so be sure to choose her favorite. $495 each. www.judithleiber.com. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/10/LV1V1OD27E.DTL#ixzz1vsm5we6E