Despite the cold and the wind, I decided to head over to Bouchon Bakery for my once a day gourmet experience.
I have frequented Bouchon Bakery several times, eating at both the restaurant and the bakery. I have never been disappointed in the food. At the restaurant there is often a wait and it is a little pricey, but it is still worth going to at least once. I go to the bakery, probably once a month and grab something that looks delicious.
But, this time I went with the mission of trying a macaron. I had always wondered about these expensive colored cookies in the glass window, and have seen many people order them. Today, I took the plunge. They had about five different options. Usually, when I am trying something for the first time I tend to order the most traditional; but, I went with the seasonal option of Peaches and Cream. One reason for picking the seasonal flavor was this beautiful pinky peach color, but I believe it must have been my subconscious remembering the Ben and Jerry's new peach cobbler ice cream I had the pleasure of enjoying last weekend.
Before I've taken a bite, I am wondering if this little thing will be worth $2.75? Well, let me quickly tell you it is worth every penny! This tiny macaron was five minutes of heaven. It was sweet and peachy, but not overwhelmingly so. It had a unique texture, which was soft and a little chewy. There were continuous bursts of peach and the cream center was light and flavorful. Biting into it, the texture reminded me of a soft cookie and a marshmallow. Needless to say, I tried to savor every bite; but, it quickly disappeared from my napkin. I guess I will have to go back and try all of the flavors! If you have any flavor recommendations or other venues at which to get delicious macarons please leave a comment.
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