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A gorgeous 75 degree day like today, really invites you to get out and enjoy your city. So it was on our wandering exploration of Cherry Hill today that I finally made it to Le Bon Macaron at 951 Cherry Street.
It wasn't until last year, during our hunting trip to New Orleans, that I learned that macaroons could be adorable as well as tasty. And the confections at Le Bon Macaron are perfection - the suburb balance of crunchy and soft. Enjoyed with a side of Lavender Italian Ice, it was a splendid treat for a summer day.
Le Bon Macaron is a family owned business, and the Grand Rapids location, which opened in 2015, is actually their second. The first opened in East Lansing in 2010.
The shop is adorable, and I fell in love instantly. Clean, chic and pink, it was like stepping into a daydream full of tiny treats. The artwork on the wall, which I immediately commented on, is by Grand Rapidian Jasmine Wisz. A watercolor artist who also does custom pet portraits. All of the decor created a lovely ambiance, and really made the beautiful macaroons a centerpiece.
Having now discovered Le Bon Macaron, it's going to be hard to stay away. I look forward to sampling more of their offerings and also in trying their afternoon tea. In the meantime, I will simply drool over their instagram feed.
A large part of our trip to New Orleans, was eating ALL of the food. And in that journey, I was educated in the art of the macaroon.
The first round I had were en route to New Orleans while in Chicago. While beautiful, these actually weren't very good. The cookies were full of air and separated on first bite. Come to find out, this is not how macaroons should be! Cookie consistency is actually quite crucial to a successful macaroon. Find out what constitutes a macaroon fail here.
Peeps, Caramel, Irish Creme, Strawberry, Pistachio – Sugar Fixé, – Lincoln Park, Chicago.
At NOLA's charming, sugar-coated Sucré, we had gold tinted macaroons, served in fancy boxes and on top of gelato. These earned points for presentation and flavor.
But the best were from Croissant D'Or Patisserie — a French bakery in the French Quarter, baking sweets from scratch. The macaroons had great flavor, adequate cream and most importantly, soft cookies! (My favorite flavor was the Coffee).
So lesson learned: yes presentation is important, but when it comes to baked goods, adorable doesn't always win. Make sure the appearance is backed up with a good taste experience.
It wasn't until last year, during our hunting trip to New Orleans, that I learned that macaroons could be adorable as well as tasty. And the confections at Le Bon Macaron are perfection - the suburb balance of crunchy and soft. Enjoyed with a side of Lavender Italian Ice, it was a splendid treat for a summer day. 
The shop is adorable, and I fell in love instantly. Clean, chic and pink, it was like stepping into a daydream full of tiny treats. The artwork on the wall, which I immediately commented on, is by Grand Rapidian Jasmine Wisz. A watercolor artist who also does custom pet portraits. All of the decor created a lovely ambiance, and really made the beautiful macaroons a centerpiece. 
