It
seems like dessert trends come and go – for awhile everyone was obsessed with
fro-yo, then cupcakes, cake pops, and now macarons. They’re so light that it’s easy to eat them
without feeling too guilty.
My
cousin Chris & his bride Marty had macarons at their wedding along with a gorgeous
cake. Theirs were from Chocolate Pi, the dessert shop at
the lower level of the Epicurean Hotel. (Photo below was taken by Jason Angelini Photography)
The
other day, our neighbor Vimmi gave us 3 boxes of macarons she had bought from
Trader Joe’s. She is allergic to gluten,
and unfortunately didn’t see wheat in the ingredients until after she stocked
up her freezer.
They
come in a pack of 12 – with 6 different flavors in each box. We got 2 boxes of the normal variety, and one
holiday box.
Since they are to be kept
frozen, you just need to let them sit out for a minute or two to let them
thaw. I’m
trying to ration them, but it would be really easy to sit down and eat an
entire box.
I
wish the holiday box was offered year round – although maybe for my health it’s
a good thing that it isn’t. I especially
loved the pear cinnamon flavor – and the chocolate peppermint tasted like a
York.
While
the ones at Chocolate Pi are fantastic, they can add up at $2 per macaron. The Trader Joe’s ones are only $5 per box! If you’re looking for a sweet treat, go check
them out.
Trader
Joe's is located at 3808
W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33609 and is open 8am – 9pm every day.
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