Last night, my daughter-in-law Cindy shared a box of macaroons that she bought from the newly opened Laduree bakery in New York.
I can say, without any hesitation, that they were the best macaroons I’ve ever tasted.
I don’t remember all the flavors, but I do recall my favorites – granny smith apple, black currant and orange blossom. They were all so delicately flavored, providing wonderful nuanced stimuli to both nez and bouche, much like fine wines.
Indeed, I regret that I didn’t get to pair them with some good dessert wines. Perhaps some port or a Sauternes.
What a great excuse to buy another box of les macarons :)
