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.