The answer to “what do I send my gluten-free friend that’s actually special, not just ‘safe’?” — when someone deserves luxury treats but celiac disease or gluten sensitivity usually excludes them from celebration.

This isn’t compromise cookies. These are actual French macarons from Parisian pâtissiers who happen to use premium gluten-free ingredients — meaning someone with celiac can enjoy authentic French pastry without getting sick or feeling like they got the sad alternative version.

Perfect for the friend with celiac tired of being excluded from birthday cakes, the gluten-sensitive client you want to appreciate thoughtfully, the mom with dietary restrictions who deserves Mother’s Day indulgence, anyone recently diagnosed still figuring out their new food reality, or literally any celebration where you want them to feel included in something actually elegant and delicious.

This is for: Celiac disease acknowledgment with dignity, gluten-free lifestyle appreciation, birthday when they can’t eat regular cake, thank you for someone tired of explaining their restrictions, showing you actually paid attention to their needs, or proving that dietary restrictions don’t mean settling for less.

Sometimes the most thoughtful gift is one they can actually enjoy. Without compromise. With actual French elegance.