yielding crust followed by wondrous texture ..
Someone knows how to "craft" a baguette .. right here on Kauai !
Then the cheese .. soft, elegant, flavorful ..
rich beyond imagination.
Here they come again ..
visions and memories of French life ..
stimulated by the taste, the feel, the experience of a well crafted baguette ..
the elegance of a superlative Belletoile.
Until
I looked outside our office window and watched happy visitors from around the globe as they inhaled and feasted on the beauty of this magnificent island.
Flowers, ocean ..
swaying palms & backdrop of emerald green ..
enhanced by temperatures inviting shorts and sandals only ..
January 31st ..
Winter.
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For the record
I hereby file a formal complaint:
Living Foods Market in Kukuiula Village Shopping Center - Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii ..
How dare you hire a Master who studied under an Austrian bread maker in Australia !
What audacity .. such nerve .. complete and total disregard for those of us who believe
Incredible Loaves can only be attained elsewhere.
To allow such a wonderful product being placed before us ..
To display no shame or remorse whatsoever for creating melancholy amongst us ..
Blatant plagiarism .. re-creation of ancient art ..
Causing us to revive wondrous thoughts of places where
Bread
Continues to be a revered entity.
Have you no heart?
Who is this Maestro?
How dare he cause me to think I may be in Paris !
But ..
I may have need of another loaf ..
just to be certain my critique is well founded ...
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I stated:
"So many places ... So little time"
Her response:
"But the best place is the one where we are ..
and I'm living it to the fullest ..
enjoying every bit!"
With the wisdom of that reminder ..
I will continue to recall a special afternoon of meal preparation south of Versailles last September, but with a newfound base of enjoyment for that as a memory and rejuvenated thankfulness for the present.
However
Living Foods Market in Kukuiula Village Shopping Center - Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii ..
I put you on notice!
Should you ever even remotely consider letting loose
that young Master who studied under an Austrian bread maker in Australia ..
you shall suffer a strong verbal admonishment from this camp.
Please understand ...
I may want to dream of France again tomorrow ..
with fresh baguette and a wedge of Henri Hutin triple crème Belletoile ..
making it the best day ..
right where I am ..
from Kauai to Paris .. and all places between
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Merci and Mahalo to Bread Makers Everywhere!
Bill