Itzy Bitzy Patisserie Macarons

June flavours for your viewing pleasure ^_^
In case you didn't already know where to get them...

Raspberry-Chocolate Macaron

Spicy Chocolate Macaron

Spicy Chocolate Macaron

Cabernet Macaron

Houjicha Macaron

Chocolate-Chocolate Macaron

Voice

My voice is slowly coming back...ever so slowly. The Luo Han Guo really does work wonders - thanks for all the comments in my last post demystifying this curious fruit. I'm drinking cup and cups of the liquid as I type ^_^

I was clearing though photos from last week and came across this one I took Friday night. When Zubair and I kick back for a late night movie, wine and cheese is typically involved.

We settled onto the couch.

"No more alcohol," I pointed at my throat and exaggerated a whisper. We had just come home from an evening at El Quinto Pino and Mayahuel where I failed to obey my doctor's order of sticking only to hot water, hot tea, hot soup, hot (insert non-alcoholic liquid).

The wine disappeared along with him into the kitchen. I heard a beep, some fumbling, and clanking, and then out he came with a tea tray in hand. Tea pot, cups, sugar, and everything! So thoughtful!

Oh, and the cheese, we cannot forget the cheese. A half-pound wonder of Jasper Hill Bayley Hazen Blue. Same type that we brought to the movies two weeks ago. Addicting in the least ;)

Murray's Cheese
254 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-3289

For Laryngitis

Whole

I lost my voice a few days ago. It's just starting to come back now, but I was mute for most of the weekend. This is especially hard when your job requires that you do a good deal of talking ;) I had to substitute with a lot of hand gesturing and whispering.

With Holes

Mom called yesterday and demanded that I go to Chinatown in search of something she pronounced as "looo hong gua". She instructed me to buy a few of these kiwi-shaped creatures, prick holes with chopsticks, and boil them in water. Drinking the water is supposed to ensure a speedy recovery from a sore throat and bring your voice back.

Innards

The resulting drink is surprisingly sweet and very, very soothing. Best served warm. I wish I knew the English name for these kiwi-balls, but they can be found all over Chinatown (I got mine on Mott, slightly south of Grand Street)...and well-priced at three for $1.00!