Les Macarons d'Angers

I refused to try these little beauties all semester, because, well, they looked so small and artificial.  Why, I asked myself, would I spend 1,50 euros on one macaron when I could buy a gigantic pastry for the same amount?

Well, I learned my lesson at Laduree in Paris.  Each macaron packs so much flavor and texture... it is really is unbelievable.  And they are so rich!

However, Laduree's designer macarons can't compare to the personally-crafted Louvigny macarons found just ten minutes from my house in Angers.

This chocolaterie is run by a young man and his Japanese wife.  They met at culinary school, and now they make chocolate and macarons together everyday... how cute!

They are such nice people; they talk to us about the macarons and give us free chocolate.  I tried Earl Gray chocolate... yes like the tea... and it was delicious.

I found the place because my friend Katrina goes to the place every single day.  Literally.  Every single day.  That's how good they are.

I got apricot-rosemary and cafe... heaven!

Highlight of my week was when I was standing outside Ali Baba's on Rue Bressigny and Monsieur Louvigny, walking past with his wife, saw me and said bonjour!  It was like being recognized by a celebrity.