A garlic-and-chive macaron from Life is Sweet by Cakeworks, inspired by the garlic theme of the last "Eat the Street" event. Next up on July 27, "Eat the Street: Spicy!"
I don't always eat by theme when it comes to monthly specials at the "Eat the Street" food-truck rallies. But garlic was the star of the June 29 event and I do love garlic, so I was swayed to try some of the creations.
Among the most novel were EAT Honolulu's offering of two crispy garlic frog legs over basmati rice, served with a choice of kochujang sauce or garlic lemon aioli, for $8, and Life is Sweet by Cakeworks' presentation of a goma-studded garlic-and-chive macaron!
I noticed most people just stuck to the sweet variety. Life is Sweet offers nine flavors, some pictured below, but I had to taste firsthand the savory-sweet combo and it was so delicious, with full roasted garlic and chive flavor.
Alas, the garlic macaron was a one-time creation for the event, but you can look forward to a new creation at the next Eat the Street taking place 4 to 9 p.m. July 27 at 555 South St., when the theme is "Spicy." Upon hearing what the theme would be, she didn't skip a beat promising a Hawaiian chili pepper and chocolate combo. Can't wait for that!
It's hard to believe pastry chef Abi Langlas been focusing on French macarons for only about a year-and-a-half, after a trip to Paris brought her to famed macaron purveyor Ladurée.
She returned home with the notion that macarons would be the "next cupcake," and has perfected her creations in spite of our high humidity, which isn't kind to macarons.
That just means each batch is carefully tended, with adjustments made for various ingredients, such as chocolate and sugar content.
You can visit Cakeworks at 2820 S.King St. Call 946-4333.
Or, find the Life is Sweet by Cakeworks booth at the Ala Moana Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on the upper deck by Sears.
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