macarons de bouchon bakery

Sorry for the long silence this week! I’m off on an adventure that so far has included airstreams, fat cats, lots of fog, and the largest macarons I’ve ever seen. Somehow Thomas Keller has found a way to increase macaron technology to support the size of the treats seen above while still managing to keep that exquisite macaron texture — crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. In addition to the traditional flavors of pistachio, raspberry, lemon, chocolate etc., seasonal options include espresso, blueberry and salted caramel. These cookies were super satisfying, although I may have overdid it by ordering the big box of 8. Fortunately, these macarons are made fresh daily, and therefore could last up to a week or so in the fridge before getting stale.

Now if only Bouchon Bakery weren’t 50 miles away from SF…

More NorCal adventures and other surprises ahead! In the meantime, follow me on pinterest and instagram for a daily dose of inspiration, and be sure to leave me a note in the comments – I would love to hear from you!

Thank you for reading!

XO

Photography by MB Maher