SATISFYING MY SWEET TOOTH

Here in Michigan, it's very hard to find a place that makes decent French Macarons. So as I was in the Royal Oak/Ferndale area earlier today, I couldn't help but make a pit stop at PINWHEEL BAKERY :) I didn't have my camera with me until I got home, so I had to result to taking a single photo before they were all gone. 

Today's selection consisted of raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, pistachio, dulce de leche, and chocolate. 

photo credit: me, myself, and I

Now the key to a good Macaron is this: 

+ the cookie should have an eggshell-like crust on the top, and a moist/chewy consistency underneath (almost like a meringue). 

++ it must have a "foot" (the crackly ringlet that surrounds the bottom of the cookie).

+++ the filling should be light and have a decadent flavor to it.

Pinwheel does a great job making these babies. If you are from around here and a Macaron addict like myself, I suggest you take a trip to Ferndale! And a special thanks to  TOO FANCY FOR PAPER for filling me in on this place. *Cough* Click the link to see her blog *Cough*. It's just about as fab as that scene from Funny Face... you know, when Jo dances in that smokey jazz bar in a pair of loafers?  Makes me smile every time.