最療癒嬌貴的小酥餅
有段時間我迷上彩虹般五顏六色的馬卡龍，看著他們繽紛的排列，從視覺就已經開始療癒的魔法。酥脆的杏仁蛋白霜餅加上柔軟綿密的甜蜜內餡，每一口都輕輕咬下鬆脆和滑順的衝突。Akoi青木定治、侯布雄惠比壽、La Maison du Chocolat這三家的馬卡龍都不錯，但是我心中最喜歡的是Laduree和Pierre Herme。兩家都是多年的馬卡龍高手，不斷的研發創新。仔細比較，Laduree的小圓餅更細緻酥脆，內餡和其他家最大的不同是像marshmallows一樣的口感，些許的彈牙又圓潤飽滿，而PH是混合多重口味的專家，利用各種味道間化學變化的互補。
買一盒琳琅滿目的馬卡龍吧，讓雪花般醉人的甜蜜陪你一起回味人生的五味和意味深長。那夜PH陪我登上東京鐵塔，我分不清撫慰人心的是手中甜蜜的馬卡龍，還是眼前鐵塔下的萬點繁星
The most sensual and delicate pastry
There was a time in my life when I was seriously addicted to macaroons. I just feel a sense of pure comfort every time I look at one of those colorful displays. The smooth and crunchy meringue shell surrounding creamy and sweet filling, when done right, is a thing of beauty. Every bite is a piece of art combining chaos and harmony in the form of silky and crispy textures.
I cannot get enough macaroons from Aoki, Robuchon Ebisu and La Maison du Chocolat, but the real contenders for the top spot on my list are Laduree and Pierre Herme. They are both traditional shops with long macaroon making history and a track record of innovation. Laduree has a crunchier shell and the filling almost tastes like marshmallows, velvety and a little bouncy. On the other hand, Pierre Herme is a master at utilizing and combining non traditional flavors. It is always a pleasure to have a box of these gorgeous French delicacies with me. I enjoy the sweetness as the pastry crumbles like snowflakes, with all the flavors and essences melding together in my mouth. On a recent trip to Japan, I visited the top of Tokyo Tower at night. I am not sure which was more comforting, the luscious macaroons or the starry night in the background of that crazy, lovely mess of a city.
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