When I spotted the MallowMore ($3.95) in the display case at Bouchon Bakery I got pretty excited. It resembled a popular cookie we have in New Zealand called a MallowPuff, which has been a favorite of mine since childhood. The MallowPuff doesn’t use graham crackers (they don’t exist in New Zealand) but the concept is…
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Saint Patrick’s Day Treats at Baked
Roll out the green colored treats for St Patrick’s Day! I visited Red Hook, Brooklyn in the weekend, where the bakery ‘Baked’ is situated. The bright green of the Tri-Color slice immediately caught my eye. Like a cake, but in slice form, the cake is almond flavored with apricot preserves between the layers and topped…
Hamantaschen at Breads Bakery
This was my first time ever trying Hamantaschen. In fact, when my boyfriend came by the office with these treats, I had no idea what they were. After a little research I discovered that they are a Jewish cookie, which are only around for a few weeks of the year for the Jewish holiday Purim…
Raspberry & Almond Croissant From Bouchon Bakery
I have eaten a lot of croissants in my life (I went through a stage of having one every morning for breakfast with Nutella), but the Raspberry & Almond croissant from Bouchon Bakery tops the list as my favorite. Let’s start with the pastry itself. While some croissants can be too dry, this one has…