Thyme in the Ranch
April 9, 2013 by
Thyme in the Ranch is my favorite Southern California bakery. Just the other day, as I walked in the door and approached the counter, my first words were, "It's worth coming here just to smell the goodness!"
Many years ago I had the fortunate experience of being a professional baker in an amazing french bakery. To this day, it remains my favorite bakery. In the world. The owner was a Paris-trained baker and was fanatical about her delicious breads and pastries. I could not count, on a daily Read more [...]
MICHEL RESTAURANT DEL BURGO at Hotel 111
February 24, 2013 by
MICHEL RESTAURANT DEL BURGO is a self-described "semi-gourmet restaurant". The only reason I would agree this restaurant warrants this representation is because the friendly, welcoming staff creates a feeling of comfort and warmth from the moment you walk in the door. In every way, this is a very high quality restaurant and one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. With its lovely terrace and unique view of the pool, it is situated in the Hotel 111 near Carcassonne, France. This stunning hotel Read more [...]
La Boulangerie Villeneuve-Minervois
February 14, 2013 by
If I had a bumper sticker on my car, it would read: "I brake for bakeries!" Yes, I know this is in contradiction with recent trends to avoid certain foods, but having been a professional baker myself and knowing firsthand the painstaking effort that goes into the creation of a 144-layer all-butter croissant, I will always have a place in my heart for fresh baked goods. Memory of the smell of home-baked cookies in my Polish grandmother's kitchen are forever emblazoned in my soul.
So it should Read more [...]
