Leaping Kangaroos

Friday, December 16, 2011 @ 12:37 AM

I didn't believe them at first but now I finally do. It is so true when people tell me it's a really challenging task to explain the texture of a macaron to somebody who's never tasted a macaron before. The nature of a macaron is very unique - it looks like a cookie and yet it isn't one; it's hard at first sight but it's spongy at first bite. After you've bitten in, it's soft and sweet. Not sickeningly sweet but sweet enough to send tingles down your spine through your sweet tooth. :] And people, it's called a MACARON, NOT a MACAROON. Read HERE for more information. Get your facts straight yo.

I had my first macaron in a wonderful land... *cues magically background music* In the Land of Oz! :D Alright, I had my first macaron in Australia. It was my sister's mission to let me taste the goodness of a macaron and clear up my thoughts and wonders about it. One night, we sneaked out together after dinner and walked to a dessert parlour nearby. This is it! I thought at that time, excited.

The Aviary! The shop that housed my first macaron! :D

Such a petite place.

A few of the many desserts in the shop on display.

We settled down at a table upstairs. The place was furnished with many beautiful lights, filling the area with a peaceful ambience. I love how our faces glowed under the dim, orangey lights. *sighs*

Yep, this was what I'd chosen.

Gonna laminate their cute business card into a bookmark, haha.

I waited patiently for my Macaron Flower Pot to arrive. Finally, it was time I let my teeth sink into the deliciousness of a macaron! :D My doubts will be cleared soon and the mystery of the whimsical macaron will be revealed at last. TROLOLOL, like CSI. xD

My sister's friend chose this. SO ADORABLE. The rainbow-coloured thingamajig causes little explosions in your mouth!

MY MACARON FLOWER POT. HOW MORE PERFECT COULD IT BE?!! :D :D :D

My sister's White Christmas. :] The vanilla ice cream was so smooth and creamy... Yum!

ME AND MY FIRST MACARON DESSERT. I get so excited every time I see this, hahaha.

My cookies and cream macaron with my sister's hazelnut one.

Seriously, heavenly betul whey. 8D...

So, that was my first macaron experience. So satisfied now, I think my lifelong quest has been fulfilled at last, LMAO. Oh, and Su Li, this is for you :

OWLIE! I love this picture; hope you like it, too. Taken near the counter when we were paying for the macarons. :3

My sister's mission did not end there; she wanted to take me to a dessert shop where they served PURELY macarons and macarons ALONE - The Mac Factory. Fuyoh, I was damn excited. The next day, we set out early as the place was quite a distance away. Nevertheless, I walked the distance for I know I have a newfound AIM in LIFE. LOL. At last, we'd arrived at the magical land. It was situated above the post office.

There it is. :D

However, luck was not on our side that day. It was a Wednesday and a real disappointment - they're only open from Thursday to Sunday. :(

WHAT A BORE. NO FATE LAH. :(((

Sigh, sad lah. But NVM, at least I got to eat macarons somewhere in Adelaide before moving on to Melbourne. :) Yes, I'm being grateful of what I have. :D Anyway, the day we returned home was also the day my sister surprised me. SHE BOUGHT MACARONS FROM THE MAC FACTORY JUST FOR ME. :O Gosh, the trouble she went through... I just can't imagine. Thank you so much, Ru Xuan!

She said the macarons were Christmas edition! :D LUCKY ME.

HOLLY LEAF. :D

Ginger flavour (top right), strawberry flavour (top left), bubblegum flavour (bottom right; shiny blue shell, FTW! :D) and peanut butter flavour (bottom right).

Yummy ginger-flavoured macaron. :9

Well, this was my quest in search of macarons to nom. My pictures of the macarons aren't that nice lah but at least I get to have my first macaron in a different country. #likeaboss Now, I fully understand the mysteries of the macaron, yay! I really thank my sister for that. Ru Xuan, I love you, haha. Ahhh, my life is complete. For now, HAHAHA.

Okay, I know this is totally random but meet my sister's favourite stuff toy, Mr. Big! This was how she stuffed him into her luggage bag - STRAPPED HIM DOWN. D: Ganas whey, hahaha. Don't mess with her yo.

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