Not just Cupcakes on Pitt

The search continued today, yes I know I've already had a macaroon today but im just to excited and had to strike another Macaroon distributor off my list.

Cupcakes on Pitt (323-327 Pitt St Sydney). As my blog title suggests, Its not just Cupcakes!

After running through the city in the cold and rain (something I wasn't expect to do for a blog) I made it to the store just before it closed. Greeted by a window display of perfectly round ganache filled macaroons I couldn't get inside fast enough.

Slightly out of breath I ordered a box of 5 flavoured disks, If i was going to do this I was going all out. One by one my treats where packed in

to a cute box and out the door I went, back into the cold and rain.

Now I sit here in my lounge room with an array of colours and flavours to enjoy.

Here goes...

VANILLA.

Oh vanilla. Classic, Crisp and Clean. This is what a macaroon should taste like!

Im literally in heaven... a beautiful subtle vanilla almond flavour

filled with smooth vanilla ganache.

BLUEBERRY

Even Better than Vanilla. Juicy Juicy Juicy. But still not to sweet. Perfection!

CHOCOLATE

Wow! Im gob smacked! I was thinking ' Here comes the ultra sweet sugar hit' But no. The flavours are quiet artful. It lingers on the palate for a few seconds then disappears throwing you face forward back in for another bite. Genius!!

RASPBERRY

Forget about red bull, Raspberry Macaroons give you Wings... and a matching tutu for a perfect Fairies Party! A pale pink petal of raspberry cream. This ones is a little sweeter than the others, not to sweet... Just rite.

Last but not least

ORANGE

'Mum and Dads Favourite'. Zesty and fresh! Orange is defiantly for the adults. Being my least favourite of the 5 It still beats the maca's of Black Star Pastry

In conclusion. Cupcakes on Pitt is going to be hard to beat!! Nothing but Tradition! The perfect Macaroon.

4 star for Cupcakes on Pitt

★★★★

2 Stars for Black Star

This morning before work I ventured to Newtown in search of Black Star Pastry. On arriving at my location (277 Australia St, Newtown) I was greated by the beautiful smell of fresh ground coffee and a huge plate of Macaroons, The flavour in subject : Coconut and Passionfruit. After waiting some time for service I purchased my treat for $3.50 and in turn took my first bite. Traditional? No. My palate being new to the taste of macaroons I was subject to the less traditional coconut coated version of the sweet. Fan? not really. Frankly, the sweet was a little sweet. And from what I have read and been told a macaroon should have a subtle sweetness and not a 'Ive put to much sugar in this passion fruit filling' kind of taste. And on the subject of filling, once again a less traditional approach was taken. Instead of a creamy flavoured ganache I was greated with Icing sugar mixed with passion fruit. Im not saying it didnt tasted good, but I can safely say this macaroon will not take out the title of 'The Best Macaroon in Sydney'

I award Black Star with 2 Stars.

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'The Search'- Sydney's best Macaroon

My first blogging project. The Search for Sydneys best Macaroon! This is going to be fun and full of flavour. Join me on my journey around sydney looking for the perfect pillow of sweetness.

Im sure some of you have never tasted a Macaroon let alone know what they are, I myself a self confessed food fanatic only tried my first one a mer 3 days ago. Dating back to 791 in a convent in Cormery France was created a sweet composed of two almond meringue disks filled with a layer of buttercream, jam, or ganache filling. HEAVEN! The Perfect macaroon should be slightly crisp on the outside then followed by a chewy inner layer and then a creamy not to sweet filling.

So the search is on. I have compiled a list of Bakeries, Patisseries, Cafes and Food Stores that I will be visiting over the coming weeks.

• Adriano Zumbo-Balmain
• La Renaissance - The Rocks
• Lindt Cafe - Martin Place
• A la Belle Epoque - Kings Cross
• Black Star Pastry - Newtown
• Cupcakes on Pitt - City
• David Jones - City

Im Sure there are many more places to add to the list and suggestions on places you love would be appreciated.

Tomorrow it all starts Black Star Pastry, here I come.

The Beginning.

Tonight's the night i start my blog. Im a little apprehensive about it, cant say Ive been much of a writer for the past and whole 19 years of my life, the occasional short story or excuse for an essay in school would be the extent of it. But... tonight im doing it, well at least trying to. My words on the screen for all to read... well at least try to read, Im sure spell check is going to come in far to handy... Well here goes...