Undoubtedly, 2012 is the Year of The Macaron in Vancouver.
We’re late bloomers but all of a sudden, this city’s jonesing for them and they’re popping up everywhere — in bakeries, patisseries, at farmers’ markets, restaurants, retail stores and pop-up shops. This month, a chic shop opened, selling nothing but macarons (oh, and some lovely teas to match too). It’s critical mass time.
“They’re gluten-free and they’ve got protein [almond flour, egg whites],” says Shobna Kannusamy, owner of the new shop, Soirette Macarons and Tea on West Pender Street. “I have a passion for desserts and the bite-size macaron really got to me.”
Now if you think we’re talking about those cookies heavy with shredded coconut, then stick with me – you’ve got a lot to learn. I’m talking French macarons — the delicate, puffed and tinted almond meringues sandwiching a ganache, buttercream or jam filling.
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