2021 December 7th
Blog by: Maelynn Le
Photo: Peppermint surprise macarons
Tis the season to be hungry and sweet! It’s that time of year again to be jolly! The holidays are coming up and so many businesses and restaurants are celebrating the holidays by making holiday themed desserts that come around once a year. Everyone loves this time of year where some of our inner holiday sweet tooth comes out and craves sweet treats every holiday. I present to you where you should get your holiday treats this year and come prepared this year with craving/eating a lot of sweets this year.
Matcha Maiko
Photo: Vanilla and Strawberry soft served ice cream
Matcha Maiko is known to have several locations in the United States. They are mainly known for their soft served premium ice cream. Their new season strawberry flavor is out so it’s not too late to get some delicious ice cream at Matcha Maiko! Make sure you get some Matcha ice cream as well because they have premium matcha powder they use and it taste really delicious! Happy holidays and go to matcha Maiko for their seasonal flavor and their matcha!
2. Soirée Macarons (San Jose, CA)
Photo: Gingerbread Latte and Peppermint Surprise macarons
Have you ever had french macarons? You need to try these cute holiday inspired macarons! I do celebrate Christmas and I miss the holidays already and these macarons absolutely remind me of the holidays again! Soirée macarons is located in the Bay Area and she is a home baker who makes delicious macarons and treats! I got her Christmas Eve themed treats and delicious holiday flavors and they were perfectly executed! Love the flavors and the decorations on these macarons I think they were perfect. She no longer sells this holiday special but, you can order her macarons and treats for your next event or if you just want to eat macarons for fun! They are perfect for any occasion and I recommend ordering your treats and macarons here to satisfy your sweet cravings!
3. 85 Degrees Bakery
Photo: Merry Mango Cake
85 degrees bakery is one of my favorite bakeries and they are located in four other states including California as well. Right now, when you pre-order any of their 5 holiday cakes, you get 15% off your cake order! The promotion runs until 12/21 and you can pick up your cake from 12/22-12/26. I got their Merry Mango holiday cake and I really recommend this cake! Their presentation on these cakes really scream holiday and festive! This cake wasn’t too sweet and the mango flavor was delicious! The butter cream was light and the cake itself was spongy and light. This cake is everything to me and I really recommend this cake for the holidays! Check out their other 4 flavors as well and get that 15% off promotion when you pre-order any holiday cake!
4. Rocq Macarons
Photo: Mint Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Egg Nog, Cinnamon, Cranberry, and Apple pie
Rocq macarons are located in Burbank, CA but you can find these macarons at Whole food, and they can deliver/ship them to you! I find them to be very great holiday treats because of the flavors. In this assortment, you can get there holiday edition box and it comes with the holiday flavor shown in the picture above. My favorite was the egg nog which I never had before. The flavor of egg nog was there and subtle but it wasn’t overpowering! It tasted like a custard ice cream and that macaron was rich and had nice spices as well. Overall, all of these delicious macarons were so delicious!
5. Boba Bliss (Dublin/Mountain View, CA)
Photo: Berries and Cream
When I think of the holidays, I do think about this drink at boba bliss! This berries and cream is the perfect holiday drink! I love how frothy and fresh their new drink is! It was fruity, creamy, and fresh to the taste that I love it so much! Hands down my favorite boba place in the East Bay/Silicon Valley and like in general to be very honest! I love this drink so much, I just want to keep going back for more!
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