When bB was running errands, she happened to pass by Jewels and thought, why not?
So the second box was purchased! This time, the Black Garlic was included. Funny that the colour was a gorgeous rich pink!
There was a faint aroma of garlic… Quite appetising!
As you can see, the shells don’t hold up very well. This seems to be the one common complaint about macarons from Jewels.
I actually really liked this. Together with the Black Palm Island Salt, it seems Jewels’ best macarons are the savoury ones.
Gave Passionfruit a second chance…
It was much better this time. At least the tartness was there.
The Black Palm Island Salt was as good as before, with a nice big chunk of salted egg yolk in the filling.
Hazelnut was as good and smooth as before too.
Lastly, it was a second chance for Butterscotch.
The filling was heavenly! But I did not enjoy the shell texture. It crumbled way too easily. If they could do something to beef up the shell, this would be amazing.
Conclusion after Box #2 is, bB may not buy from Jewels again. Yes, the Black Garlic and Black Palm Island Salt are good, and Hazelnut as well, but I’m starting to learn that I really prefer shells to be a little more chewy. As of now, Darcis is in top spot, with ET Artisan Sweets in second place.
Read about Box#1 here.
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bB
OMG! You are making me drool!~~
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LOL! I’m glad you enjoyed it! :)
omg….i want thoseee *_*
They are so pretty, aren’t they? :)
I’ve never tasted a savory macaroon. Now I’ll be on the lookout for them.
OMG. You are in NYC. Go look up Macaron Parlour and get the Candied Bacon with Maple Cream Cheese macarons.
They are so awesome!
Ok, I will! Thanks!
Jessica, while researching my plan of attack for tomorrow’s macaron craziness, I just realized that last summer I actually DID try the Candied Bacon macaron. I was at the Hester Street Fair with a friend and she let me have a bite. It was definitely very good. I hope they have some tomorrow!
That is awesome! :D I believe we have very similar taste (except you probably like chocolate more than I do). I’m looking forward to your Macaron Day entry – you must do one!
If you get to meet Simon of Macaron Parlour, please tell him Jessica from Singapore says hi!
Macaron Day entry will be ready by tomorrow morning hopefully! Also, Simon had stepped away when I visited them but the girls in the shop said they’d tell him you said hello :-)
Awesome… Thank you! Can’t wait to read it! :D I hope you had a wonderful time!