After Thanksgiving and around Christmas and New Year's, my sweet tooth comes out from hiding and I 'think' I need sugar fortification. Well, let me be honest here...between Erik and I it's a fight to the finish for home made pumpkin pie!! Been that way from the beginning of time. lol I guess I feel cheated when he takes the last slice of pie, and all I'm left with is licking the spoon of cool whip©. I know...you want some cheese with your whine, Anni?
So, when Monday came around, I went over JFK Causeway and walked a bit along the beach, enjoying the cooler air. The breeze coming off the Gulf was more than cool!! It was downright cold. It cut right through my sweat pants. The water temperature has been floating around 65 degrees and with the winds blowing off the shore, the feel like temp is probably in the upper 40s. That's cold when you consider the humidity factored in. But, after my walk, driving along Whitecap Beach Blvd....something magical drastic happened!
....The car veered off the Island Highway.....
...and pulled right into the parking lot of a very popular GERMAN Bakery!! I think my car must be German made, 'cause even the outdoor air smells of fresh hot bread!! You know how tempting that is, don'tcha? And you know how those German bakeries are...they don't skimp on ingredients AND THEY'RE MARVELOUS. With everything they bake - And from scratch too. Okay...so, picture this....I get out of my car finally, after finding a place to park [it was ALL cars and trucks and SUVs]....walk in, and the place was packed!! As I stood in line to order, I counted....I was #22! But, oh, it's worth the wait!!!
....The car veered off the Island Highway.....
...and pulled right into the parking lot of a very popular GERMAN Bakery!! I think my car must be German made, 'cause even the outdoor air smells of fresh hot bread!! You know how tempting that is, don'tcha? And you know how those German bakeries are...they don't skimp on ingredients AND THEY'RE MARVELOUS. With everything they bake - And from scratch too. Okay...so, picture this....I get out of my car finally, after finding a place to park [it was ALL cars and trucks and SUVs]....walk in, and the place was packed!! As I stood in line to order, I counted....I was #22! But, oh, it's worth the wait!!!
I ended up ordering a gingerbread strudel with lemon glaze and shaved almonds. And I ordered a home made cinnamon roll [the size of a salad plate] for Bud - to take home to him.
HERE'S WHAT I SAW while waiting to be waited on....
KOSTLICH!!!
For now, I went home happy. At least 'til I start craving my annual tradition....Rice Krispie Treats. That'll be next month.
KOSTLICH!!!
For now, I went home happy. At least 'til I start craving my annual tradition....Rice Krispie Treats. That'll be next month.
Oh,MY!!! I want to go to that bakery!!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sweet tooth - my craving is salt - and one bite of something sweet is all I need. Louis Dean eats his and the rest of mine. I do love a spice cake with caramel frosting, though. And speaking of Rice Krispie bars - I'm making some next week. I found this cool recipe on Facebook where they put a layer of the rice krispies down and then a layer of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups followed by another layer of the rice krispie mix. YUM! It looks good!!!
I've been munching on white chocolate...no caffeine.
DeleteYUMMY. I can almost smell the heavenly scent. I have to be careful through Christmas that I don't eat too much because that's what killed my forward progress the last time and I've never been able to get back on track.
ReplyDeleteRice Krispie treats have never been a favorite of mine but if you put something with chocolate and peanut butter in front of me I can't say no
I love chocolate too, but must stay away from caffeine!
DeleteHello, I am sure the bakery smelled heavenly.. Everything looks and sounds delicious. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLike I said...at this bakery, it's worth waiting in line!
DeleteI knew this had to be a German Bakery! Everything looked so good, and part of me is German! The part with the sweet carb loving tooth (or should I say teeth!)
ReplyDeleteMe too...with German ancestry AND sweet teeth!
Deletethat bakery looks devine and I think I can smell it now... I have never been in a german bakery.
ReplyDeleteWould not be a good thing tho...very rich, very heavy, very much a diet destruction ahead!
DeleteAnnnnnni the moisture you are seeing on your screen is my drool! OMword what a glorious counter full of goodness. My mother in law made the best ginger bread with lemon glaze. I have her recipe and now I feel a need to make it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Oh! You should share the recipe with us!
DeleteRice Krespies are the best. My mother always made them for us. It was a treat as we had so little. Love taking the adventures with you.
ReplyDeleteYum!
DeleteOh MY! My mouth is watering! My only question is why you didn't get MORE! I always have boxes of grocery store rice krispy treats in the kitchen. They are rather low calorie, and good for a snack. I even carry a few in my purse. I have regular, chocolate chip, chocolate, and birthday cake.
ReplyDeleteI buy little at a time...that way it's fresh!
DeleteOh my! I don't care for pumpkin pie, but the things in that bakery are mighty tempting!
ReplyDeleteAll the more pie for me (jk)
DeleteEverything l see looks good! I love pumpkin pie, too, and I like real whipped cream on it. Those pretty sugary hearts make my mouth water! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love REAL whipped cream too.
DeleteAll those treats look tempting.I have a mouth full of sweet teeth, never mind just one.
ReplyDeleteLol
DeletePumpkin pie is next on my docket - need ambition. Store rice krispies are always on hand for immediate sugar satisfaction. So are NoNNI'S Biscotti. Your pictures make me thankful that there isn't a German (or in fact for any) bakery in our area. My home kitchen will have to do.
ReplyDeleteI don't like store bought krispies, they're soggy. ...homemade is always more healthy.
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