Macarons, texture or flavour?

Not sure have you encounter having cravings for one type of desserts but from two different places? Well, at least I did. Was thinking of heading to town for some macarons but when Yuan asked me where, I couldn't decide between the two.


Canelé's violette has always been my favourite until Jewels blow me away with their Black Palm Island Salt Macaron. Since I can't make up my mind, I shall have macarons from both and surprisingly, my choice is actually Canelé despite their macaron shells being hollow with a tiny bit of chewy centre. If you happen to try these macarons back to back, you will notice the almond and chewiness Jewels' macarons get to offer but what left a deeper impression is the stronger flavour Canelé's has.

Our taste buds determine something good or bad by comparison. Hence, it is not surprise after eating Canelé's rose / salted caramel macarons, Jewels' seems mild in flavour and less sweet.

Canelé Pâtisserie Chocolaterie (Shaw Centre)
1 Scotts Road
#01-01A, Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Tel: 6738 9020
http://www.canele.com.sg/

Jewels Artisan Chocolate
Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road
#02-31/32
Tel: 6509 8998
http://www.jewels.com.sg/