The bakery in Savage Mill sells terrific breads and a line of sweets like tarts, opera cake and scones. They're wonderful, and the macaroon lived up to the reputation -- dense and sweet, but with coconut way out in front. The flavor overcomes the sugar, and the moist texture closer to a marizipan than cake.
Bonaparte and Touche Touchet in Columbia fulfil everything that you would want from a bakery. Settle at a table for a sweet and an escape from the cold outside. Or carry out a special dessert to enjoy at home.
The coconut macaroon is large enough to split. You could buy a few for a dinner party -- or mix it up with selections from the case. You also eat one alone in your car -- but that's a big dessert. Get a cup of coffee to go along.
I had this once and it was amazing. My previous macaroon experiences consisted of manischewitz every Passover. One of these has to change names, because they are definitely not the same thing.
ReplyDeleteLove the darkened color this thing is allowed to acheive. One good looking coconut confection for sure! --K
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