I found a stolen moment, and I am so grateful ❤
I'm cleaning the crumbs from today's cases and thinking about the returning smiles and new faces we met today. It's a year in, and I still can't believe we get to do this. It never fails to make me a little giddy. Sure there are trying days, crying days, and crazy days. But they just make the triumphant days and sweet moments feel even more amazing.
We find ourselves so incredibly blessed to be a tiny part of your day.
Today there was one lone scone in the case when I cleared the trays. The funny part about running a bakery is that it feels like there is rarely time to sit down and eat a pastry. Well, that, and we somehow never, ever have bread. So, I stole this moment and sat down. On a real chair. Which, I think, qualifies this as a real break. I put my scone on a small white plate I picked up at a dime store a few months ago, because it was from the same set my Mom had when we were growing up. Seeing it always makes me smile, like a little bit of home in my cupboard. And I took a rare bite of completed, plated pastry for the first time in as long as I can remember.
To be fair, Mr. Amazing made the scones today. Mr. "I'm not a baker" took my basic scone and did something truly inspired. It looks humble with its gently yellow crumb, and just-crispy-enough brown edges. The toasted almonds rustically tumbled on top make you think it’s a simple scone, dressed up for a casual night out. You know, like your favorite pair of blue jeans with diamond earrings. But none of this visual comfort prepared me for what happened when I put it in my mouth. This understated crumb was hiding a tender, moist almost cake-like ribbon of almond bliss. That crispy edged top was brushed with the simple sheen and sweetness of honey. And those almond slices were sharing the stage with flakes of sea salt. Pure, simple flavors done so very well. Undoubtedly my favorite kind of food. This scone may look like blue jeans, but it was made for a dance.
I don’t know that I’ve ever shared this embarrassing little note about myself, but I always do a little dance in the kitchen when flavors sing.
I haven’t told him yet, but he is going to have to run these again tomorrow. And maybe start calling himself a baker.
The Bakery at 1871 Menu Friday, April 5thoriginal artisan sourdough loaf
roasted garlic & parm artisan sourdough loaf
apple & shallot artisan sourdough loaf
lemon & poppy butter scone
salted honey & almond scone
toasted almond & fresh strawberry bun
chocolate layer cake with blackberry basil cream
almond frangipane croissant
See you soon!
