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Looking for Melbourne’s best macaron? Head to Cacao Fine Chocolates and Patisserie, which has taken home the inaugural Melbourne Macaron Competition’s top gong…
Runner-up was Josephine Acker Tuil, a pastry chef with no formal qualifications who supplies Earl Canteen (among others).
Read more... The Age - 1 Nov 2010Macaroon’s what a divine little dessert to set your taste buds wanting for more. I was so pleased to have had my first authentic french sweetness from the fine Josephine who has been a lovely customer of Memoirs. The texture had a hint of crispiness and the added softness once you break into them. DIVINE!!!
Read more... Dine in Stilettos - 10 Oct 2010The event was open to anyone who had a passion for delicious treats, expert or not. Runner up was Josephine Acker Tuil supplying Earl Canteen. An un-qualified pastry chef, her intimate understanding of patisserie stemmed from her inspirational aunt, who developed the family’s own Parisian macaron recipe.
Read more... Broadsheet Melbourne - 10 Oct 2010When she registered her business, it was Macaroons by Josephine. “No one knew ‘macarons’ with one o, but now people know and they appreciate the difference.” She says changing the name became almost a question of authenticity.
Read more... The Age - 14 Sept 2010Working from a commercial kitchen in Abbotsford, and sometimes on the job six or seven days a week, Josephine produces macarons for some of Melbourne’s most renowned establishments …
Read more... Digest - 10 Sept 2010The one in the background is pistachio, and was particularly impressive for its natural, subtle nutty taste. Not a drop of artificial pistachio essence to be found! It’s almost impossible to find good macarons in Melbourne.
SarahCooks - 16 Apr 2010As I was leaving the macarons beckoned. Given they are a recent addition to Breadwell, I asked about who made them. Apparently they have a French girl who supplies them – very promising!
itpleasesus - 13 Mar 2010