I'm always late to a party. In this case, a few years late. I have always wanted to try La Gourmandine, but could never find a reason to intentionally stop here. In the past I rarely visited this section of the city, which is a pretty poor excuse. Anyway, wrongs have been righted and all is good in the world. At least for me.
Walking into a bakery is quite possibly one of my favorite things in the world. I love me some bread and the smell of fresh baked breads takes me back to my mom's kitchen. It was quite the process for my mom, so my appreciation for a fresh bread is definitely there. It's hard not to have your mouth water when you look at what they have to offer.
I seem to be a creature of habit, or at least habitual actions. Which is probably why I rely on items that I know have not let me down in the past. Which is the case with the baguette aux lardons. Where my bacon fans at? I see you out there. A baguette baked with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese, how could you pass that up? It's a great snack to have and share. I have also had a focaccia topped with pizza toppings which is quite amazing as well.
But the whole reason you come here is because you want to indulge. Satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. My first visit I had gotten the delice de pistache. I love pistachio and this did not hold back on flavor one bit. Right mixture that did not make it too sweet. My latest visit I decided on the eclairs au chocolat. This this is what makes you want to come back. The filling in this was so rich that you wonder why you never had something like this before.
Oh how I wish I was there right now. I want me some sweets badly.