'lette - a review

 I recently sampled the fare of 'lette, a shop which sells only macarons.

When I think of macarons, I think of those yummy, sometimes slightly oily, coconut cookies. Those are called macaroons, and these are nothing like them.

Imagine a vanilla wafer sandwich with filling. Now, instead of vanilla wafer, think of a sort of almond paste meringue. Firm enough to hold in the hand, soft and slightly chewy at the bite.

(clockwise from left): caramel, violet cassis, lemon, rose

And the filling

Caramel tasted just like a quality piece of caramel from a candy bin. Gooey and yummy.

Violet cassis reminded me of candy egg at Easter. The filling includes a bit of jam – currant, perhaps?

Lemon had just the right strength. It was like a little lemon bar

Rose tasted like roses, which may sound both logical and strange. It's a delicate flavor, perfect for a tea party.

In fact, all of them would do well for a tea party. Or dessert. Or mid-morning snack. Or

You get the picture. These things are yummy. I will be eating more of them.

More information about 'lette can be found online at lettemacarons.com.