The Sconery

I found the yummiest macarons ever at a stall in the St. Jacobs Farmers Market today (Thurs Oct 2^nd). Apparently it was their first day vending at the market. I’m sure they will be a huge success.
These macarons are incredibly delicious. The shells are light as air, moist and delicate, with good feet. The fillings are so bright and flavourful. There were four flavours when I purchased my dozen today. Strawberry, lemon, vanilla, and pistachio. I purchased three of each type and I’ve so far tried the pistachio and strawberry. Both are exceptionally good. The strawberry has a dollop of strawberry jam in the centre of the buttercream which really punches up that fresh strawberry flavour.
I have now tried the lemon and the vanilla. The lemon was divine. Sweetly tart with a bit of lemon curd in the middle of the buttercream. Yummers. I wasn’t expecting to like the vanilla as much as I did. I mean, it’s vanilla, right? How good could it be? The answer, my friend, is unbelievably good. This is pure vanilla at its florally best. Yeah, that’s right, I said it. Florally. There are specks of vanilla bean throughout the cookie and that gourmand floral note really shines through.
This vendor will do exceptionally well. I guarantee it. These macarons can go up against some of the best in Toronto and come out on top. I’m totally a fan now.
I hope the pastry chef starts expanding his flavour selection, but I know I’m just being greedy. If he’s talking suggestions, I would request salted caramel, rose, and lavender. I would love to taste his take on a salted caramel. Mmm.