The first issue of Paris-based Desserts Magazine is devoted to the wondrous macaron. Not to be confused with the leaden coconut macaroon, this delectable filled cookie is found all over Paris in a variety of flavors.
People travel all over the world to sample Laduree's macarons (various locations), which are offered in a rainbow of 13 permanent and 6 seasonal flavors. The salted butter caramel is an intense taste sensation, and the chocolate amer melts in one's mouth. A box of six or eight makes a delightful gift (I know, because my recipients were absolutely delighted)!
Chocophiles will be enamored of the macarons of chocolatier Jean Paul-Hevin (various locations). He features unique chocolate combinations like chocolate-passionfruit, chocolate-pistachio and chocolate-tarragon. Chocolate-cardamom macarons are included in the gift boxes near the entrance of La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marche (38, Rue Sèvres, Paris - +33 (01) 42-22-10-12).
Those who crave something more exotic will appreciate the the brightly colored macarons of Sadaharu Aoki (various locations). In addition to offering traditional French flavors, Aoki also serves up matcha, ume plum, hojicha, and black sesame macarons.
(Note: Dessert Magazine includes recipes for Aoki's matcha macaron and Hevin's chocolate macaron. If you can't find a copy, just E-mail me!)
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