Yesterday, Akemi, Ivon, and neighbor Kevin and I checked out Le Genie French Bakery (382 Yonge Street) where we enjoyed –

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The pain au chocolat, the chocolate-hazelnut flower tart, and the pistachio Paris-Brest.  Akemi was all over that pain au chocolat with all of its airy crispness and rich butteriness.  We split the chocolate flower – pastry shell for her and chocolate cream for me.  The pistachio Paris-Brest, made from Sicilian pistachios, was the best pistachio dessert I’ve had in recent memory.  Positively stellar.

Cool!

Also cool!

Today’s Yes/No…

Also had to include this one, as it has to be seen to be believed…

Meanwhile, on the home front…

4 thoughts on “August 4, 2022: The Thursday Edition!

  1. Bitter melon? I’ve never heard of that but I would have blanching might have done the trick. It used to work for Brussel Sprouts. Did you know that Sprouts are no longer bitter? https://www.bhg.com/news/brussels-sprouts-less-bitter/ That’s one reason I’m against the big deal about GMO produce. Sometimes, nature can be improved.

    Loved the food porn! I wish I could visit that bakery. Very glad all of you are having fun.

    Does pistachio have a flavor? I like eating them but I usually just taste the salt.

    Loved the comic covers from the other day. My favorite was Poison Ivy #3 – cover art by Joshua Middleton. The Batgirl was pretty cool, too.

    My mom visit went well yesterday. Mom has recovered and seems fine. I saw picture of your mom and she looks great, too. I’m very thankful!

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