April 21, 2010

Will Work for Macarons

I got called to work today and will be until Saturday. So I'm off to Pasadena. I don't mind since I will be close to Euro Pane for my macaron fix. :)

So driving all over town doing last-minute shopping. Of course, I had to make a quick stop there. Woohoo, they had all flavors today so got one of each. First up is espresso with bittersweet chocolate ganache (top left with cracks). Now I know why they had the least amount of this kind, it was sooo good, the espresso hits you right away then ganache slowly melts in your mouth which ends with a mocha flavor. My first taste of this flavor, I like!

Next up is Pistachio. Crisp, then chewy, cold buttercream melting away, mmmm.

Third bite: Raspberry. Nice with floral undertones. I wonder if they put a little rosewater in the buttercream, hmm.

Fourth bite: Lavender. Another nice one, not overbearing, doesn't taste like perfume like others I've had.

The best for last? Chocolate and Salted-Caramel. One of my faves, I always get one of these.

(Oy, I need a manicure!)

And yes, I was eating and driving. In the rain. But only took pictures when I was waiting for the traffic light to change. :) Note the second bite off the espresso mac, that might be my fave for now.

On the way home: 25-mile commute took 85 minutes but this rainbow made ride home worth it. Have a great week!

10 comments:

Divina Pe said...

Oh, please don't tempt me. :) Have a great week ahead too.

♥peachkins♥ said...

Can I have one???


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Tangled Noodle said...

The macarons in the box match the rainbow in the sky! 8-) What a nice treat to make up for having to work until Saturday. I'll take that trade-off for a taste of any of these macs!

The Food Librarian said...

Love the post with the drive shaft next to those beautiful macarons! :) -mary

SKIP TO MALOU said...

next time you drive around and you have this box of macarons with you ... please text me, ill come meet you right away...
thanks for making me feel that i made the right decision to work in LA... I know as you said i should give LA a chance! i hope to see you soon!

LetMeEatCake Eat With Me! said...

i haven't tried euro pane yet, but i'm dying too! especially after seeing all of these half eaten macarons ;)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful post - so full of colour, the macarons, the rainbow! Gorgeous!

A cupcake or two said...

Macarons are just amazing. There is a shop near Trissa and they sell sooooo many macaron flavours. We should make a KCC version of a mac ehehhe.

Anonymous said...

I have never attempted macaroons. I see on all these cooking reality shows now that everyone seems to fail at them, so i assume i will too. But i see them on so many blogs and they look magnificent. as do yours! yum. i think i might have to give them a try.

Anonymous said...

Ah, macarons. My fascination. Thanks for posting this experience. I try macarons whenever I see them.

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