Daily Archives: October 14, 2011

Nutella & Raspberry macarons – La Boulange de Noe

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Nutella Raspberry macarons La Boulange de Noe

I’ve made it my personal mission to try all the different macaron flavors I come across, lol!  La Boulange has a colorful array of flavors displayed in their pastry case and they look absolutely beautiful.  I loved the nutella macaron – it was dark, nutty, and not too sweet.  The chocolate hazelnut flavor was prominent but not overpowering, and the chopped hazelnut bits on the outside were cute and provided a great texture.  The raspberry macaron was a bit of a disappointment.  It was too soft and almost disintegrated upon the touch.  I guess I don’t like my macarons that flimsy.  $1.50 each
La Boulange de Noe, San Francisco

Nutella macaron La Boulange de Noe

Nutella macaron

Raspberry macarons La Boulange de Noe

Raspberry macaron

Chicharrones – 4505 Meats

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Chicharrones 4505 Meats

Deep fried pork skins seasoned with chili, sugar and salt.  $3.50
4505 Meats, San Francisco

WOW, these things are SO flavorful and addicting!  I grew up in a traditional Filipino household so I’ve had my share of chicharrones, but these are like none I’ve ever tasted.  They are so light and pillowy and they practically melt in your mouth to form a sticky, caramelly substance that you have to pick out from between your teeth.  Absolutely amazing!  I quickly ate an entire bag in one sitting and could have easily devoured a couple more bags afterward.  I can taste them in my mouth as I write this – they’re THAT good!

7×7 Magazine’s The Big Eat San Francisco: 100 Things to Eat + Drink Before You Die – 2010