Bakeries are some of my most favorite places. However, I do try to avoid them because I cannot resist the desire to try everything they offer. I cannot chose because I like almost everything! I have been avoiding the Paris Bagette Boulangerie on Imperial Hwy in Brea, CA for a long time, but finally succumbed. It has an Asian connection and sells various buns with red bean fillings - which are delicious. But a least half of the offerings are cakes - elaborate cakes - in slices or whole cakes ($40.00 +++).
These are triangular slices of cakes - perfectly aligned.
These are huge berry tarts. $7.50/each
A vast array of buns, rolls, croissants, donuts, etc., both sweet and savory.
The back of these cases is the outside windows.
I bought an almond croissant, a ham and cheese croissant, a brownie (sold in a cellophane bag and the best one I have ever eaten), a bun with red bean paste, and a raspberry mochi wreath (below). The latter was the only disappointment as it is not really mochi, but more of a bunch of little donut balls coated with the raspberry jelly. blah.
Raspberry mochi wreath.
They do serve coffee and there is a sort of counter with a few stools along with some high tables/chairs outside. There is a sign saying customers can carry their food next door to the Yogurtland and eat at the inside tables. Not a great way to dine, but I took my choices home and enjoyed them in comfort.
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1 comment:
Oh my, I share your weakness for bakeries. My problem is that I have no willpower, and once I get a few selections home I eat them all in one day. I think almond croissants are my favorite.
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